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    Mar 12, 2010, 09:18 AM
    What size circuit breaker does electric dryer need
    What size does circuit breaker does electric dryer need
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    Mar 12, 2010, 10:42 AM

    The size should be on your rating plate
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    Mar 20, 2010, 08:10 PM

    30 amp double pole breaker is the norm, but Bob is right... the model/serial tag will tell you what the electrical requirements will be. Many people don't know that there are both 240 and 120 volt electric clothes dryers, so specifics are important.
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