Will a Laundry Unit Work with the Outlet in Our Apartment?
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We are going to purchase a laundry center. The circuit we will be using is 15amp, will this work in our apartment? © By: Dave Rongey |
Outlet for a Laundry Center Unit
Electrical Question: Will a 15amp 120volt circuit work with a 20amp 120volt Laundry Center?
- We are going to purchase a 120volt laundry center and the specifications say it requires 20amps.
- It appears the circuit we will be using is 15amp. Will this appliance work on that 15 amp circuit?
This electrical wiring question came from Kevin, in Lakewood.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Kevin.
What Size Circuit for a Laundry Center
Application: Circuit for a Laundry Unit.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or Certified Electrician.
Electrical Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, Voltage Tester, and appropriate Safety Gear.
Estimated Time: Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety: Identify the electrical power source to the Circuit Breaker, turn it OFF and Tag with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials: Electrical parts and materials for the Circuit Breaker should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections: Installing or changing home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes as adopted in Lakewood. A permit and inspections may also be required.
Electrical Specifications for a Laundry Center
This electrical question is about a Circuit for a Laundry Center in an Apartment.
Outlet Circuit Size Specification
Reviewing the Electrical Question:
- We are going to purchase a 120volt laundry center and the specs say it is 20 amps. It appears that the circuit we will be using is 15amp. Will this appliance work on a 15amp circuit?
- Kevin, From the information you have provided the existing 15amp circuit does not meet the 20amp requirement for this laundry center unit.
- The 15amp circuit breaker for the existing 15amp outlet will most likely trip off while the unit is fully operational.
20Amp 120Volt Single Outlet
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