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dryer has 2 flat and 1 round prong, outlet has 3 flat prongs. Is there an adapter for that? Also do they make a 220v extension cord or a two into one adapter for a 220v?
Your best bet is to have the outlet rewired to match the plug on the dryer. That way, you wont have to worry about overheating any cords... You should be able to find what you need at a home supply center. Of course, an electrician is a good idea depending on your experience... for safety purposes...
you could have the receptacle outlet, or the "pigtail" on the dryer changed to where the two would match. I would probably go with the pigtail, and retain the old pigtail in case you run into that situation again somewhere else.
The first thing to do is compare the nameplate rating of the dryer to the breaker and wire feeding the circuit. They make different plugs to keep you from plugging in a higher amp load into a lower amp outlet. If you have the wire to support the dryer, just change the outlet. #10 wire will only handle 30 amps.
The first thing to do is compare the nameplate rating of the dryer to the breaker and wire feeding the circuit. They make different plugs to keep you from plugging in a higher amp load into a lower amp outlet. If you have the wire to support the dryer, just change the outlet. #10 wire will only handle 30 amps.
Doesn't most dryers us a double 30 amp breaker? if you have a 30 amp breaker, you have the wire needed to support the dryer.
"MOST" do but then they may have the few that are not.
But there are several types of plugs used on dryers, If you bought it new, you should have been specific as to the plug that you needed, Normally if you draw the store the picture of what it looks like, they will supply you a new power cord for the dryer.
Dont change the outlet, just buy the appropriate "pigtail" (dryer cord with blades that fit your receptacle on the wall), hook the cord to the dryer then plug into the wall receptacle). You can find the appropriate cord at most appliance stores, stores like Lowes, Home Depot. Draw a rough diagram of your wall outlet's receptable and carry it with you.
The same stores carry a selection of outlets too. The price of copper being what it is today, I suspect the outlet will be much cheaper and just as easy or easier to change.
Nobody has touched on the extension cord and the 2 into 1 adapter. Even if you found an extension cord that would fit it, running a dryer on one very long is a bad idea. If you aren't going to put the dryer where its cord will reach the outlet, you are going to have to run cable to a new outlet. You want to run something else on the same circuit? Likely you can set 2 outlets and plug them both in. It is just like a 120 volt circuit. It isn't what all you have plugged in at once, it is what is turned on at once.
labman posted:
If you aren't going to put the dryer where its cord will reach the outlet, you are going to have to run cable to a new outlet. You want to run something else on the same circuit? Likely you can set 2 outlets and plug them both in. It is just like a 120 volt circuit. It isn't what all you have plugged in at once, it is what is turned on at once.
To start with, you CAN NOT run a 220volt wire to run multiple outlets. This is in violation of national electrical codes. You are even required now in our county to run a seperate 110 volt outlet for a refrigerator, microwave, computer, or freezer, this is in our area, and is only 110 volts. Now back to the 220 volt issue, DO NOT put more than one outlet on each 220 volt breaker. Also, remember that if you move the dryer, you also have to have the dryer vented to the outside as venting underneath a home can be a fire hazard, seeing as how dryer lint is highly flammable.
And as for it doesn't matter what you have hooked up it matters what is on, can be true, but common sense would tell you not to plug in more items on one circuit than what the breaker would handle. This is a good way for a fire to get started. We no longer live like the Douglas' on Green Acres where if you want to make coffee you have to disconnect the toaster.
Best listen to someone who knows to keep from burning down your home.
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