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Oven Circuit and Dryer Circuit Requirements
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How Electrical Circuits are Installed for Dryers, Kitchen Ovens and Ranges to prevent Circuit Overload and Home Electrical Fire Hazards |
Separate Circuit for Dryer and Oven
[ad#block]Question: I have a 220 outlet for my dryer. Can I modify it so it will be a double outlet and run my 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 question Beki.
Electrical Circuits are Installed for Dryers and Kitchen Ranges
- Electric clothes dryer require a dedicated circuit, and so does the kitchen range and the oven.
- These are dedicated circuits that are not shared because each unit has a specific amperage requirement.
- Ovens and dryers are not allowed to be on the same circuit.
- Having the dryer and oven on separate circuits that are sized according to code ensures safety and reliability.
- Hiring a licensed electrical contractor is the best solution to ensure that your required oven circuit is installed correctly.
RESOURCES
Wiring a dryer
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.
oven wiring
Wiring Options for a Kitchen Oven
Fully Described 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. Lets look at how the electric oven is wired and the possible solutions if your circuit does not seem to the same.
For more information about 220 Volt Wiring Diagram
220 Volt Wiring Diagram
Wiring 220 Volt Electrical Outlet
Home electrical wiring includes 110 volt outlets and 220 volt outlets and receptacles which are common place in every home. See how electrical outlets for the home are wired.
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