Dryer Outlet in New Condo?
Hello, I am planning on buying an LG dryer (Model # DLEC855w). Per the LG website, I need a 240Volt & 15amp outlet. 1) What kind of outlet is the attached picture? 2) If not a 240V / 15amp, how much would it cost to get what I need? (note my circuit breaker is in…
Hello,
I am planning on buying an LG dryer (Model # DLEC855w). Per the LG website, I need a 240Volt & 15amp outlet.
1) What kind of outlet is the attached picture?
2) If not a 240V / 15amp, how much would it cost to get what I need? (note my circuit breaker is in my laundry room).
3) Do I need to tell my Condo sponsor about this // will he complain or say it is against code, etc?
Thanks
Hey jibel,
We are looking at picking up the same dryer, and will have to upgrade our electric as well.
The documentation I’ve seen on the dryer requires 240v/15amps, but you state above it needs 30amps not 15.
Is 30amps right?
Thanks…
Thanks Everyone.
Still not sure what type of outlet it was. Definitely 20amps.
Got an electrician in there now uping the juice to 240 volts and 30 amps with a four prong plug.
The box is near the outlet. He is still changing the wire and having to make a few holes in the walls.
Total cost $350. Hope this works.
Def NEMA 6-20
http://www.twacomm.com/catalog/model_5821.htm?sid=BD6B3DFD9078B63EDDCFD6E1CD2B1DC1
Dave, it’s a NEMA 6-20. You are confusing it with a NEMA 5-20. I stand my ground.
sorry, wykoff, you are wrong. Look it up.
oops, sorry you’re right wykoff. 220 but 20A I think
>, I belive 4 prong supplies 220V as well as 110V.
that’s true of 3 prong as well…110 between either hot and neutral, 220 between hots.
And that IS a 110v 20A (unusual) in the picture. 220 20A has the left slot L shaped. 220 30A/40A look totally different and much bigger (spaced apart more) Check Google images.
@dave – if that was a 110 outlet the slot on the right would be up and down, not side to side. It’s 220.
jibel – sounds like you need an electrician. Cost will depend on 2 things – 1) whether there is room on your existing panel to add a 30 amp fuse, 2) if your wire gauge to the outlet can handle 30 amps. If the answer to both is Yes, it will take an electrician about 20 minutes to set you up. If the answer to either/both is no, you are probably looking at a job around $1000. As an aside, if you have a gas line anywhere near where that dryer is, think about a gas dryer. Costs more upfront but saves in the long run.
cmu, I belive 4 prong supplies 220V as well as 110V. Basically you have groun, two phase (hot) wires and one neutral. 220v between hot wires and 110 between each hot wire and neutral. Some appliences use 220 for heating and 110 for secondary needs (i.e. stove can use 110 for clock and 220 for heaters).