Electrical question for new washer/dryer.

[SP33Demon]

Would I have to get an electrician to change a regular outlet to 240 for a 120 compact/stacked washer dryer?

Here's the one I was looking at:
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Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

A normal plug is 120V 15-20A. You'll need to change the outlet and run new wire.

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
A normal plug is 120V 15-20A. You'll need to change the outlet and run new wire.

K thanks, how much do you think a job like that would cost? Not exactly skilled at that nor do I want to risk burning the house down! lol

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Depends on how the wires are going to need to get re-routed and if there's space in the panel. I'd guess anywhere from $150 to $500. Getting an estimate should be easy to get through.

 

[hanoverphist]

parts less than 100 bucks i bet,but the labor would probably be about 5 hours at 65-85 an hour i bet. my guys can usually fish the wire and install a 240 outlet in 2, and i charge 110 per hour for 2 people. 65 and 45, journeyman and apprentice/ helper. while i say usually, if there is anything that may make it take longer we will double the quote. we usually try to get people to hire us for t&m 2 hour minimum tho, saves them money most of the time and gets us more work since we dont have to quote worst case scenario.

edit: post above reminded me of the panel space, hehe. double breaker is easy to add, wiring is usually easily done in attic space. im industrial tho, so this may be skewed for residential.

 

[TruePaige]

We live in an apartment and don't have a venting system, but we would like something similar..

Is there a good way to get that to work?

Just curious, didn't want to start a new thread.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

You'll still need a vent.

 

[TruePaige]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
You'll still need a vent.

What is there to having one of those installed? Does it just go outside?

Can I vent out the window?

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Yes you can vent out the window, they make a window adapter just for that purpose but depending on how far the dryer is from the window the vent pipe can be unsightly


Heres one

 

[TruePaige]

Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
Yes you can vent out the window, they make a window adapter just for that purpose but depending on how far the dryer is from the window the vent pipe can be unsightly


Heres one

Thank you very much, sir. =)

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
You'll still need a vent.

I was pondering a ventless dryer, but we'll see how much the plumbing/electrical estimate will be before worrying about it.

 

[TruePaige]

Originally posted by: SP33Demon

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
You'll still need a vent.

I was pondering a ventless dryer, but we'll see how much the plumbing/electrical estimate will be before worrying about it.

How does a ventless dryer work?

Are their any weird things to know to hook one up?

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: TruePaige

Originally posted by: SP33Demon

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
You'll still need a vent.

I was pondering a ventless dryer, but we'll see how much the plumbing/electrical estimate will be before worrying about it.

How does a ventless dryer work?

Are their any weird things to know to hook one up?

Don't think there is. Might need a collection pan/drain pipe for the heat pump ones though.
Wiki ventless dryers I read the combo washer+dryer units are really popular in Europe, because it does everything all in one cycle (don't need to transfer clothes from washer-->dryer).

Have the plumber coming over today to look at it, we'll see what his estimate is. If it's 600 or less, should be able to get the electrical done for a combined price of under 1000.