[comfixit]

I live in a small condo the size of a large 1 bedroom apartment on the 3rd story. I have no hookups. As far as a standard 220 volt dryer is concerned, how feasible is it to have an electrician install a 220 volt outlet in the kitchen?

How much would you think it would cost in terms of labor hours and equipment?

Thanks

Joseph

[tommytman]

It will depend on if there is room in your electrical panel for a 220 volt breaker and how difficult it would be to run the new wires. If there is space in your panel (and it is not a very old obsolete thing i.e.. Breakers are available) and the wires can be run easily this is a simple task.

[labman]

Sorry your question got lost in the Christmas rush. Even if your panel is full, there are double breakers available for most panels. Replace 4 of the standard breakers with 2 double ones, and it opens up space for a 220 breaker. Electricians charge plenty for simple tasks, could be $200. One more issue, you could end up drawing more power than the incoming wire can supply. An electrician or the power company could say.

My dryer only takes 120 V. It does take a gas hook up. If you don't have gas, check into propane.

[comfixit]

Another option is I have a gas fireplace in the next room. I suppose I could run that. But you said look into propane. That's a very interesting option if I can't pull the gas line.

Would the propane be a typical tank the size you would use for a BBQ or would it be different?

If it is the size of a standard BBQ propane tank how long would it likely last between fuelings if you used your dryer on average one load a week?

Lastly does it require some sort of a kit to do so?

Thanks

[labman]

Since you have gas service, it shouldn't be much of a job to run another line for a dryer. Any existing coupling or elbow could be replaced with a tee.

Dryers can't use that much of any fuel. We have a gas dryer and hot water heater. In the summer we use very little gas for the 2 of them. People that use use propane appliances usually have a big tank outside. For one load a week, the barbecue sized tanks might be practical. Gas dryers and propane ones need different sized jets. I am sure you can buy both dryers with propane jets, or conversion kits. Code may not allow indoor propane tanks.

[needhomehelp]

Hi... I'm new to the conversation but very interested. I saw that you had a dryer that fit into a 120V plug! Isn't that a normal plug? I live in an apartment with no special appliance plugs of any kind (outside of fridge and stove) and if there is any hope for me... I would be so happy. I think I found a portable washing machine but a dryer would be great if possible.

[donf]

Please, this question is over 4 years old.

Please do a Google Search for, "Portable Electric Clothes Dryer." There are several pages of information there for you to look at.

If you have additional questions, please open a new question in the appliance section.