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  • Nov 4, 2013, 10:24 PM
    sharwen2
    Can you replace 2 15 amp breakers for a 30 amp for a dryer
    Can you used 2 15 amp breakers for a 30 amp to run a dryer
  • Nov 5, 2013, 04:43 AM
    stanfortyman
    No. Not even close.
    Why would you think this is possible?

    An electric dryer needs a 30A-120/240V, 4-wire circuit run with #10cu wire minimum.
  • Nov 5, 2013, 06:53 AM
    ma0641
    Electricity doesn't work that way. What you would have is a 240 Volt 15 Amp circuit. Read Stan's post, much bigger wire needed.

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