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    Oct 14, 2011, 08:57 PM
    Extending a 220v line for a dryer
    I want to use my 220v clothes dryer. My problem is that my breaker box is full. I have a gas range,so I do have a 220v circuit idle currently. Can I just extend it and use it for the dryer instead?
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    Oct 15, 2011, 02:10 AM
    No, a gas range is only 120 volts. Bring in an electrician he can look into using half size breakers to add a dryer circuit to your panel.

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