
Originally Posted by
jth0033
My Grandmother wants me to install a stackable washer dryer unit in her half bathroom which she doesn't use that often on the first floor. Theres no current outlet that I know of and I was wondering how I would go about installing an outlet suitable for a washer dryer unit and how I would go about installing that in the circuit board as well. From doing some research I found that I need to use a 240-volt outlet, is this correct? Hopefully someone can help me out with this and I can go about this install soon. Thanks!
I believe your space is defined a bathroom: a space including a basin with one or more of the following: Toilet, a tub, or a shower.
If correct, then there is no code restricting you from placing an electric dryer in this space. You will need: 10-3 with ground;a 2 pole 30 amp breaker; one two gang remodel or nail on box; a 30amp dryer receptacle; a dryer or range face plate; and possible an electrical permit.
Now, there may be a question of rather this space can be considered both a laundry, and bath (Only your authority having jurisdiction can make this call)? If it's considered a laundry as well, then you are required to run an additional circuit of 20 amps to the same space. Being that it's located in the bath, you would have to GFCI your laundry receptacle.<-----as stated, this is open to definition of said space. Personally, I call it a bath.
I'll let some one else tell you how to terminate the wires in the panel. Just to get them started. Are you planning to run your wires from a sub-panel or main service rated panel?