Plug Washer And Dryer Into The Same Socket

The 240v is for the dryer s heating element.

Plug washer and dryer into the same socket.

Short term you ll have no problem with the dryer outlet but you ll probably get tired of either plugging unplugging or resetting the circuit breaker when you accidentally run both the dryer and charger at the same time. Standard household electric power in the united states is 110 to 120 volts with a 60 cycle alternating current and most household washers can be plugged into wall outlets supplying this current. Unplug the dryer cord before working on the appliance. Do not plug a dryer cord into a receptacle unless it is properly and completely connected to the dryer.

Electric dryers run on both 240 volt and 120 volt power. 4 prong dryer cord to match your outlet. Almost all manufacturers sell dryers without a cord attached allowing you to select 3 prong vs. Long term i do agree with rt002k.

This plug must be used with a 120 240v receptacle. However the plugs for electric dryers carry electricity at a voltage of 220 volts which is basically the same as 230 or 240 volts so they have large heavy duty plugs. If you buy an electric dryer today it will require a special appliance cord with a four prong plug. They both require electricity so they both have plugs.

Can i ask for a single socket to be spurred off the current double socket and plug one of the appliances into that. But washing machine users risk dangerous electric shock if they plug their washers into an outlet that lacks adequate electrical safeguards. The 120v is for the timer clock buzzer and other bells and whistles. A gas dryer plugs into an ordinary 120 volt electrical outlet and it has a cord fitted with an ordinary appliance plug.

Hi currently having to plug swap when wanting to use the either appliance for safety as they both draw appox 10amp each. My washer is a samsung front loader and dryer is a heatpump dryer and when they re both running have a combined load of under. One type heats by electricity and one heats by gas. Looking for advice on what to ask a sparky to fit.

Dryers come in two types. An electric dryer on the other hand heats the air with electric heating elements and runs on 240 volt current which requires a much different outlet receptacle and a special heavy duty appliance cord with a unique plug.