240 Volt Circuits for Ovens and Dryers
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240Volt Dryer Circuit Electrical Question: I have a 240volt outlet for my dryer. Can I modify it so it will be a double outlet and run my 240volt electric oven also? |
Understanding 240 Volt Circuit Requirements
Electrical Question: I have a 240volt outlet for my dryer.
- Can I modify it so it will be a double outlet and run my 240volt electric oven also?
- I will hire someone to do this, but I want to make sure I know what I’m asking for.
Thanks.
This electrical question came from: Beki, a Homeowner from Sonora, CA.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Beki.
240Volt Dryer Circuit
Application: Installing a 240 Volt Oven or Dryer Circuit.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced, Best installed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, electric drill, auger bits and extension cord.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and install electrical circuit wiring.
Precaution: Identify the panel circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring. Working in an electric panel is dangerous due to arc flash hazards and the possibility of electric shock.
Notice: Installing additional circuit wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.
240Volt Oven and Dryer Circuit Requirements
- A dedicated 240 circuit is required for the electric dryer, and a dedicated 240 volt circuit is required for the electric oven.
- Combining the electric dryer and the electric oven on the same circuit will cause the circuit to overload.
- The circuit breaker size may not be increased in sized either as that would most likely cause a house fire.
- The solution is to have an additional dedicated 240 volt circuit installed specifically for your oven.
- Wiring a Dryer
- See an electric dryer installation with a typical 220 Volt electric power cord wiring system.
- You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric dryer, or a 3-wire or 4-wire outlet.
- Lets look a how the electric dryer is wired and what to do if your cord does not match the plug.
240 volt Oven Wiring
Wiring Options for a Kitchen Oven
- Kitchen Electric Oven Installation with a typical 220 Volt electric circuit.
- You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric oven.
- Take a look at how the electric oven are wired and the possible solutions if your circuit does not seem to the same.
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I have a GE Dryer motor number 5kh26gj116t that has three wires from the motor, a blue a orange and a black. I need to know which wire is hot ground and neutral so I can hook it up to run on a cord because I plan on using the motor for a different purpose. Thanks.
Hi Shane,
The GE Motor you have described is not a general purpose motor, and it is designed specifically for an electric dryer. The motor works with a external centrifigal switch which controls the power to the windings of the motor, and the wiring is integrated into other components of the dryer. Therefore the power connections would need to be traced and identified from the wiring diagram of your specific dryer. To sum it up, this may not be the best motor to use for an alternative application.
I hope this helps,
Dave