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    bauer09 Posts: 94, Reputation: 4
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    Nov 8, 2007, 11:25 AM
    Washing Machine Outlet
    I currently have a washing machine (new) connected to a GFCI outlet in my basement. I just purchased the house, and this was how it was wired.

    It is my understanding, that as long as this outlet is not near a sink, it does not have to be GFCI. My main problem is that the washing machine keeps tripping the GFCI in the middle of a cycle. I was going to replace this recept. With a normal one, however when I went to look at the breaker box, I found that it is wired along with parts of the living room on a 15A breaker.

    I recall a need for the washing machine to have a dedicated circuit, so I am considering running a new circuit from the box (on a 20A breaker) to one receptacle for the washing machine. Is this over-kill (wire is expensive... ), or am I following what should be done?


    Thanks for the help!
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    Nov 8, 2007, 02:12 PM
    A dedicated 20 amp circuit for a washer is typical, and a GFI is not required, nor recommended.
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