If you've ever had a stackable W/D in your apartment you'll know it can take 2 or 3 hours to dry a load of jeans. The physics of how electricity works tells you that you just can't get as hot with 110v as you can with 220v. With a 110v dryer it can only produce about 1500 watts of heat (a little less actually because it still has to run the fan and rotate the drum), while the 220v can put out a lot more heat. Yes, the 110v will work, but it will take longer to dry a smaller load than a 220v dryer.
So, I’ve converted enough full size dryers from 220 to 110 to know that almost every dryer uses a 110v motor which is what makes it possible - the coils use the full 220 volts to get hotter and dry quicker - a dryer converted for 110, even with the elements changed, takes 1/2 to 2/3 longer to dry the same cloths - 110v dryers are for people with antiquated electrical service, rv’s and Apartments and homes that don’t have any hookups - if the motor needing more power was the case then every washing machine would run on 220v as well considering the amount of power needed for the spin cycle
It has nothing to do with the motor. A dryer only needs 110v to drive a motor strong enough to tumble the 220v is need to provide the heat. A 110v element can only provide about 1800 watts of heat where a 220v can provide 3000 plus watts of heat. So it will take much longer for a 110v heater to dyer clothing. Also you still will need a separate circuit as plugging a high wattage appliance like a dryer into a circuit with other appliance can cause an overload. The power a standard 110v outlet can provide for a heating device is about what is need to run a toaster over or space heater. If you don't have the service to run 220v you are better off using gas has the heating fuel. Adding a high draw electric appliance to your home is not a do-it-yourself project you need a professional regardless of if it 110v or 220v, the appliance need's a single outlet dedicated circuit with no other appliances lights or any other power draw on it. Saving a few dollars is not worth burning down your home.
I don't think this is the full picture. A 220V line and unit can run higher amperage and would be able to increase the heat output in total heat wattage. Even if the heat coil was the same, it would be taking in more power and generating more heat to its max ratings if it was not utilizing its full output at 120V, or could be a different heat coil. Have you timed or measured actual power produced from the dryer ?
A 220 volt motor uses less amps to generate power . You will save on your electric bill ultimately with a 220 volt motor, more expensive initially because it costs more to make it but significantly less cost to operate.
Is it safe to have both on at the same time are they on the same plug in or two separate plug ins? We are trying to find a stackable washer and dryer for our new house, mom still wants a top load but she lost all hope when she found out the washer and dryer hook ups are in a tall closet. So I said hey let’s get a stackable unit!.
This seemed wrong based on personal experience and a quick google search confirmed it. ( As well as many of the comments over the years here from repair people and electricians). 220 dryers heat up quickly and dry clothes in less time than 110. You wait longer for clothes to dry on a 110, so your clothes are also getting beat up in the dryer longer. Gas is also a better choice than 110. Also, if you are advising people on running dryer vent, the thin foil accordion type stuff you have there is not the best choice, unless you clean the lint out on a regular basis, which most folks will not do. Never buy that cheap stuff, even semi rigid is better but rigid dryer vent is best and safest. Spend the money and take the time to do it right.
Here's something worth mentioning pertaining to the stacked combo units like the one you show on this video. With the 110 volt combo units you can't operate the washer and dryer at the same time. You have to switch between them. With the 220 volt combo units you can operate washer and dryer at the same time. This definitely would influence me to go with a 220 volt combo unit as opposed to a 110 volt combo unit. It's much more convenient to be able to run the washer and dryer at the same time.
zcx99 Wouldn't make a difference to me. I don't need both at the same time, I need a 110 so that I don't have to hire an electrician or get a permit to make a new 220 line.
Hire someone to run a cord from the dryer or the washer separate so two plugs are used on the combo unit. It is about a three on a ten scale for difficulty. I assure you. I would come there now and do it at a reasonable cost. Your post was a year ago and you have since moved. lol jk
Ive done conversions and this is false. Clothes will take considerably longer to dry because 110 cant carry the amperage needed to get your heating element to normal operating temp.
Thank you, thank you, thank you....except now I have to tell my mother that I was wrong. I thought it would be better (cheaper) for her in the long run to buy a 220V dryer (including having to change wiring) for her basement apartment. Oops.
I can see what you mean about adding to the cost of the dryer. I have a Whirpool LDR3822PQ 120 volt dryer, which when they first came out cost around $650. I got a used one for $150 at Best Buy. It wasn't fun getting that thing up to my second story apartment up steps and without a dolly.
Many countries standard is 220v-240v. What's the difference. Well one big difference, 220 powered equipment will use LESS amperage. This makes 220v items more cost effective to run over its lifespan. One of the first things you learn in electronics is amperage draw directly affects your utility meter.
Uh, this isn't a debate, nor a controversy. Not that I've _ever_ heard. I worked as an electrician for several years before going back to IT, and I've just never heard a debate over this. Not from homeowners, store salespeople, nor other electricians. All new construction in North America, pretty much, is wired for 220/240V for your range, HW heater _and_ dryer (assuming you use electric). 110/120V is usually only ever used in North America for those without the 220V hookups (older buildings). As others have said. This is usually the only reason anyone uses 110V dryers - because they don't have a 220V circuit wired for a dryer. There are some people here or there that choose 110V dryers on purpose (like you apparently have), but they are rare. 110V driers are more expensive, so not sure why you'd say they make 110V dryers to save money. Especially when they usually use 110V motors. 220V drivers are cheaper, but mainly because of economies of scale (also previously mentioned). It's false that a 110V dryer has the _same_ heating elements as a 220V; the wattage on a 220V dryer is _much_ higher, enabling faster drying times. Often, much faster. That higher wattage comes from bigger heating elements. You get a _lot_ more power out of a 220V, 30/40A circuit than you do out of a 110V, 15A circuit. So you might save some money on your electricity running a 110V dryer, since it uses less power, but it does run longer so that narrows the gap a bit. Given the rather negligible cost difference between the electricity usage of the two, I have no idea why you'd choose a 110V dryer if you had both options. And for me, as busy as I am, *time is money* . I can do more loads in less time back to back with a 220V dryer, so I'd always choose one if I could. Unfortunately, I can't, living in a 1926 apartment not wired for it. And I can't go drilling holes to add another 220V circuit myself (which I'd do if I was allowed; it's a simple task). 110V dryers also tend to be "portable" units not intended to run continuously for many hours like full-size dryers often are (especially with families that have lots of kids), so you can burn out a 110V dryer easier with some models. Most in NA are intended for one or two people in small apartments, not families. So not sure what the point of this video is, since most of the key facts are wrong. And the water & electricity warning is odd; it's not like you're telling people how to rewire their house. Overuse of disclaimers is annoying. You have no need for one here, and it rather assumes your viewers are idiots. Everyone knows water & electricity don't mix. Maybe I'm missing something.
Filming In Portland My reasoning for wanting a 110 dryer is due to the fact that I live in a 5th wheel RV. I currently have a washer/dryer combo that works fine but takes forever to dry 4 bath towels so I wanted to purchase separately a 110 dryer and plug into 110
I desperately need a 110 dryer. Does anyone recommend a brand of 110 dryer and where to get one please? I do not need the washer part. Also is there such a thing as running a propane gas dryer using a small propane tank next to it outside like you would a gas BBQ? I live in a RV.
Hire someone to run a cord from the dryer or the washer separate so two plugs are used on the combo unit. It is about a three on a ten scale for difficulty. Of course, they would say to run each one on its own circuit. Eh, if it works ok without tripping the breaker leave it. If not branch off another circuit for an additional 110v circuit behind your unit. Now it's getting more expensive. If the trip is when you turn on the dryer perhaps it is just that instant surge. If it tripped during use of both then the circuit is overloaded. Possibly just slightly. Personally, in that case, I would bump up that circuit with a slightly bigger breaker by 5amps "only" I've done this and felt wires in my box and the cord. No additional heating occurred to my wiring, under full load with that circuit. A slight warmth on my wrist. Lighting is usually the only other thing on those circuits anyway. GL apartment dwellers. This way you can wash clothes like the rest of the planet. Also, I believe he is wrong in this video about 220 units. They do put out more heat than 110v. 110v is sufficient for most drying. This is the attraction to 110v units, to begin with. 0_o
BS is right...This is about voltage Kung Fu.....220 is 110 for the motor, to spin the tub, the other 110, is to dry the clothes, using an electric heating element...The machine you are showing, is 110-115, gas dryer, the gas drys the clothes, 110 spins the tub...Pull down this video and do it right
your dryer in the video is 110 Volts using gas to dry the clothes in a 210-240 dryer it is 110 to spin the tub and 110 to dry the clothes with an electric heating element. The pictures, movie and words all need to match, or people are going to get confused. Our 210 appliances are not true 210, they are 110-125volts times 2. In a real 210 to 240 world there are no neutrals just two 110 volts hot wires to get the job done and if you are lucky, a ground wire.
A 110v will never be as efficient as a 220v machine. 110v machine will have to work harder to dry your clothes. A 220v machine will cut that time in half. 220v 45 to an 1hr compared to a 110v 2 to 3 hrs which would equate to more wear and tear and less efficient machine overall.
I have a new stack ge washer and dryer model#gtup275emoww the tub leaks in transmission how to change the seal to stop the leak thank you great video by the way
You wrong most 240v units use 120v for motor timer and 240v for the heater, full size units run about 5800 watts witch you can't get out of 120v outlet. Now your unit is much smaller than full size and build run 120, it should work fine. I repair far number dryers just happen it looks like to me one could wiring 240v unit run just 120v some even say how wire inside, It just happens I have dryer in place where no easy way wire a dryer outlet and there thought this long term placement, so my thought is just wire unit 120v. Now what think will happen is heater draw 1/2 amps it also at 1/2 volts so heater would only have 1/4 watts, I sure that going hurt drying power some, but hears funny part the heater does not run all time it turn off and on, so even at this lower power drying maybe not that bad if unit not over loaded, I trying find out before tried it, As for motor thoughts, even if was use 240v motor I don't cost saving, in fact I think other way around at this power level, witch way don't do that.
Don't 220v heating elements draw four times the wattage as a 110v elements? I'm pretty sure 110v dryers take about three or four times as long to dry as do 220v dryers.
Goodness this is a weird debate. All clothes dryers use a 120 volt motor regardless if they are heated with 240 or 120 or natural gas. Look at the circuit diagram on any dryer. How can this be? 240 volt wiring is 120 between two wires = 240 volts between any one 120 volt lead and neutral is 120 volt. 120 volt motors are used to lessen the parts inventory for production of all dryers. A 120 volt dedicated circuit in residential housing is either 15 or 20 amperes. If you do the math 120 volts X 20 amperes equal 2400 watts maximum, at 15 amp about 1800 watts. Small 120 volt dryers have limited heating energy available due them being "plug&play" on a standard 120 volt outlet. Typically a 240volt dryer supply is TWO 20amp combined breakers, this would allow manufactures to double the heating capacity. A motor is required regardless and factor in the time to run the motor load and that 120 volt dryers take almost twice as long to dry the same sized load, this makes the 240 volt dryer more efficient in that the motor runs for a shorter period. The debate if you have 110, 115 or 120 volts is arbitrary, as most distributed power in the USA as been 120 volts for quite a long time. Over the decades utilities and appliance makers worked to raise the voltages. It works out to enable same sized wires to carry slightly more power same for 220, 230, 240 volt
Cry foul. All dryer motors are 120v. 120v heaters do not dry as well as 240v heaters. This is a whirlpool design. 24 inch laundry centers that are 120v do not allow the washer and dryer to run simultaneously. Dry times are longer. Recheck your facts.
BS! the motor isnt the important factor. the voltage is.. t 220 is a fact it heats quicker than 110 because at 220 it req less amp. At 110 its less power but draws more amps. And being most 110 outlets are 15 20 amps this limits the power. 110v dryers are a waist of money
Thanks for fueling the debate a bit. Most electric dryers whether 220 or 110 use heating elements for the heat. Temperature limits are pretty much the same. You may be right concerning sustained heat output. I hope to test this out a bit more and better examine the comparison in the future.
Lol. Sorry for the way this comment was presented as it can come off mean. Its stated in a combative way due to working with computers alike daily and my apologies if this came off mean ;).. Good debate. Temp is the same regardless, but it does work harder at 110 and take longer.
People are charged by WATTS used. Period. The amps and voltage mean nothing. 220 Volts x 5 Amps = 1,100 Watts 110 Volts x 10 Amps = 1,100 Watts Only idiots who do not understand that relationship between Volts, Amps, Watts are stupid enough to say that 220 is cheaper to operate.
+Greg Swamp most appliances if needed work on a 220v because this is a perfect way not to overload just 1 line,,plus if having 2 hot lines would mean 2 guys working on a proyect versus 1,,do you know what i mean,,,basically if your house needs more or will consume 4000 watts and more,,you will need a 220 v service,,but speaking about dryers most dryers work on 220v because ot the heat needed and time to heat up....
If you've ever had a stackable W/D in your apartment you'll know it can take 2 or 3 hours to dry a load of jeans. The physics of how electricity works tells you that you just can't get as hot with 110v as you can with 220v. With a 110v dryer it can only produce about 1500 watts of heat (a little less actually because it still has to run the fan and rotate the drum), while the 220v can put out a lot more heat. Yes, the 110v will work, but it will take longer to dry a smaller load than a 220v dryer.
So, I’ve converted enough full size dryers from 220 to 110 to know that almost every dryer uses a 110v motor which is what makes it possible - the coils use the full 220 volts to get hotter and dry quicker - a dryer converted for 110, even with the elements changed, takes 1/2 to 2/3 longer to dry the same cloths - 110v dryers are for people with antiquated electrical service, rv’s and Apartments and homes that don’t have any hookups - if the motor needing more power was the case then every washing machine would run on 220v as well considering the amount of power needed for the spin cycle
It has nothing to do with the motor. A dryer only needs 110v to drive a motor strong enough to tumble the 220v is need to provide the heat. A 110v element can only provide about 1800 watts of heat where a 220v can provide 3000 plus watts of heat. So it will take much longer for a 110v heater to dyer clothing. Also you still will need a separate circuit as plugging a high wattage appliance like a dryer into a circuit with other appliance can cause an overload. The power a standard 110v outlet can provide for a heating device is about what is need to run a toaster over or space heater. If you don't have the service to run 220v you are better off using gas has the heating fuel.
Adding a high draw electric appliance to your home is not a do-it-yourself project you need a professional regardless of if it 110v or 220v, the appliance need's a single outlet dedicated circuit with no other appliances lights or any other power draw on it. Saving a few dollars is not worth burning down your home.
I don't think this is the full picture. A 220V line and unit can run higher amperage and would be able to increase the heat output in total heat wattage. Even if the heat coil was the same, it would be taking in more power and generating more heat to its max ratings if it was not utilizing its full output at 120V, or could be a different heat coil. Have you timed or measured actual power produced from the dryer ?
Apparently 220 will dry clothes faster, but which is cheaper to dry clothes utility-wise?
nonsense. The motor is almost always 110v, even in a 220v dryer. They build 220v to allow for a higher heat element with the same size house wire.
rtel123 that's true because I can see my 220v dryer going from around 500w with element off and up to 6000w when elements cycle on.
A 220 volt motor uses less amps to generate power . You will save on your electric bill ultimately with a 220 volt motor, more expensive initially because it costs more to make it but significantly less cost to operate.
you would only go with a 110 V dryer if 220 is not possible. 220V has 4 times the drying power.
Is it safe to have both on at the same time are they on the same plug in or two separate plug ins? We are trying to find a stackable washer and dryer for our new house, mom still wants a top load but she lost all hope when she found out the washer and dryer hook ups are in a tall closet. So I said hey let’s get a stackable unit!.
that is a gas dryer. I must say they do make 110 electric dryer. they are usually smaller and doesn't heat as efficient as 220 dryers.
In the UK we have 240v. My clothes only have to look and the dryer and there dry.
This seemed wrong based on personal experience and a quick google search confirmed it. ( As well as many of the comments over the years here from repair people and electricians). 220 dryers heat up quickly and dry clothes in less time than 110. You wait longer for clothes to dry on a 110, so your clothes are also getting beat up in the dryer longer. Gas is also a better choice than 110. Also, if you are advising people on running dryer vent, the thin foil accordion type stuff you have there is not the best choice, unless you clean the lint out on a regular basis, which most folks will not do. Never buy that cheap stuff, even semi rigid is better but rigid dryer vent is best and safest. Spend the money and take the time to do it right.
That's not all, guy. You use less current with a 220/240 dryer. In turn less on your bill.
Here's something worth mentioning pertaining to the stacked combo units like the one you show on this video. With the 110 volt combo units you can't operate the washer and dryer at the same time. You have to switch between them. With the 220 volt combo units you can operate washer and dryer at the same time. This definitely would influence me to go with a 220 volt combo unit as opposed to a 110 volt combo unit. It's much more convenient to be able to run the washer and dryer at the same time.
Excellent point. ~ Thanks.
KungFuMaintenance No problem. Great video!
zcx99 Wouldn't make a difference to me. I don't need both at the same time, I need a 110 so that I don't have to hire an electrician or get a permit to make a new 220 line.
Hire someone to run a cord from the dryer or the washer separate so two plugs are used on the combo unit.
It is about a three on a ten scale for difficulty. I assure you. I would come there now and do it at a reasonable cost.
Your post was a year ago and you have since moved. lol jk
Just run two separate lines with two separate breakers.
Ive done conversions and this is false. Clothes will take considerably longer to dry because 110 cant carry the amperage needed to get your heating element to normal operating temp.
Can you list the brand and model #
Thank you, thank you, thank you....except now I have to tell my mother that I was wrong. I thought it would be better (cheaper) for her in the long run to buy a 220V dryer (including having to change wiring) for her basement apartment. Oops.
I can see what you mean about adding to the cost of the dryer. I have a Whirpool LDR3822PQ 120 volt dryer, which when they first came out cost around $650. I got a used one for $150 at Best Buy. It wasn't fun getting that thing up to my second story apartment up steps and without a dolly.
Many countries standard is 220v-240v. What's the difference. Well one big difference, 220 powered equipment will use LESS amperage. This makes 220v items more cost effective to run over its lifespan. One of the first things you learn in electronics is amperage draw directly affects your utility meter.
Uh, this isn't a debate, nor a controversy. Not that I've _ever_ heard. I worked as an electrician for several years before going back to IT, and I've just never heard a debate over this. Not from homeowners, store salespeople, nor other electricians.
All new construction in North America, pretty much, is wired for 220/240V for your range, HW heater _and_ dryer (assuming you use electric). 110/120V is usually only ever used in North America for those without the 220V hookups (older buildings). As others have said. This is usually the only reason anyone uses 110V dryers - because they don't have a 220V circuit wired for a dryer. There are some people here or there that choose 110V dryers on purpose (like you apparently have), but they are rare.
110V driers are more expensive, so not sure why you'd say they make 110V dryers to save money. Especially when they usually use 110V motors. 220V drivers are cheaper, but mainly because of economies of scale (also previously mentioned).
It's false that a 110V dryer has the _same_ heating elements as a 220V; the wattage on a 220V dryer is _much_ higher, enabling faster drying times. Often, much faster. That higher wattage comes from bigger heating elements. You get a _lot_ more power out of a 220V, 30/40A circuit than you do out of a 110V, 15A circuit.
So you might save some money on your electricity running a 110V dryer, since it uses less power, but it does run longer so that narrows the gap a bit. Given the rather negligible cost difference between the electricity usage of the two, I have no idea why you'd choose a 110V dryer if you had both options. And for me, as busy as I am, *time is money* . I can do more loads in less time back to back with a 220V dryer, so I'd always choose one if I could. Unfortunately, I can't, living in a 1926 apartment not wired for it. And I can't go drilling holes to add another 220V circuit myself (which I'd do if I was allowed; it's a simple task).
110V dryers also tend to be "portable" units not intended to run continuously for many hours like full-size dryers often are (especially with families that have lots of kids), so you can burn out a 110V dryer easier with some models. Most in NA are intended for one or two people in small apartments, not families.
So not sure what the point of this video is, since most of the key facts are wrong. And the water & electricity warning is odd; it's not like you're telling people how to rewire their house. Overuse of disclaimers is annoying. You have no need for one here, and it rather assumes your viewers are idiots. Everyone knows water & electricity don't mix.
Maybe I'm missing something.
Filming In Portland My reasoning for wanting a 110 dryer is due to the fact that I live in a 5th wheel RV. I currently have a washer/dryer combo that works fine but takes forever to dry 4 bath towels so I wanted to purchase separately a 110 dryer and plug into 110
I desperately need a 110 dryer. Does anyone recommend a brand of 110 dryer and where to get one please? I do not need the washer part. Also is there such a thing as running a propane gas dryer using a small propane tank next to it outside like you would a gas BBQ? I live in a RV.
Can a stop up from 110 to 220 voltage transformer work a washer and dryer combination
I like the installation of the butcher block countertop to the right. Check out that seam.
Resistance heat is watts in equals heat out. Simple math show a 220 line is 4x the wattage of a 110. Your video is not really accurate on drying side.
how hot typically do 110 volt driers get
Hire someone to run a cord from the dryer or the washer separate so two plugs are used on the combo unit.
It is about a three on a ten scale for difficulty.
Of course, they would say to run each one on its own circuit. Eh, if it works ok without tripping the breaker leave it.
If not branch off another circuit for an additional 110v circuit behind your unit.
Now it's getting more expensive. If the trip is when you turn on the dryer perhaps it is just that instant surge. If it tripped during use of both then the circuit is overloaded. Possibly just slightly.
Personally, in that case, I would bump up that circuit with a slightly bigger breaker by 5amps "only"
I've done this and felt wires in my box and the cord. No additional heating occurred to my wiring, under full load with that circuit. A slight warmth on my wrist.
Lighting is usually the only other thing on those circuits anyway.
GL apartment dwellers.
This way you can wash clothes like the rest of the planet.
Also, I believe he is wrong in this video about 220 units. They do put out more heat than 110v. 110v is sufficient for most drying.
This is the attraction to 110v units, to begin with. 0_o
Can you still use the washing machine if the dryer stop working on a stackable
What is the brand and model number of that 110v wash and dry
BS is right...This is about voltage Kung Fu.....220 is 110 for the motor, to spin the tub, the other 110, is to dry the clothes, using an electric heating element...The machine you are showing, is 110-115, gas dryer, the gas drys the clothes, 110 spins the tub...Pull down this video and do it right
+King Kano World Media ~ No gas no BS. 120 volt laundry center. Washer/Dryer.
your dryer in the video is 110 Volts using gas to dry the clothes in a 210-240 dryer it is 110 to spin the tub and 110 to dry the clothes with an electric heating element. The pictures, movie and words all need to match, or people are going to get confused. Our 210 appliances are not true 210, they are 110-125volts times 2. In a real 210 to 240 world there are no neutrals just two 110 volts hot wires to get the job done and if you are lucky, a ground wire.
King Kano World Media koo
A 110v will never be as efficient as a 220v machine. 110v machine will have to work harder to dry your clothes. A 220v machine will cut that time in half. 220v 45 to an 1hr compared to a 110v 2 to 3 hrs which would equate to more wear and tear and less efficient machine overall.
I have a new stack ge washer and dryer model#gtup275emoww the tub leaks in transmission how to change the seal to stop the leak thank you great video by the way
Im just looking for a dryer that has a regular 3 prong appliance plug
You wrong most 240v units use 120v for motor timer and 240v for the heater, full size units run about 5800 watts witch you can't get out of 120v outlet. Now your unit is much smaller than full size and build run 120, it should work fine. I repair far number dryers just happen it looks like to me one could wiring 240v unit run just 120v some even say how wire inside, It just happens I have dryer in place where no easy way wire a dryer outlet and there thought this long term placement, so my thought is just wire unit 120v. Now what think will happen is heater draw 1/2 amps it also at 1/2 volts so heater would only have 1/4 watts, I sure that going hurt drying power some, but hears funny part the heater does not run all time it turn off and on, so even at this lower power drying maybe not that bad if unit not over loaded, I trying find out before tried it, As for motor thoughts, even if was use 240v motor I don't cost saving, in fact I think other way around at this power level, witch way don't do that.
Where can I buy a 110 v ?
For the people that don't know simple Ohm's law, power(watts) = voltage x amperage
Thanks for that.
Saw a used 110, don’t need heavy duty, think it might be a good purchase
Don't 220v heating elements draw four times the wattage as a 110v elements? I'm pretty sure 110v dryers take about three or four times as long to dry as do 220v dryers.
Goodness this is a weird debate. All clothes dryers use a 120 volt motor regardless if they are heated with 240 or 120 or natural gas. Look at the circuit diagram on any dryer. How can this be? 240 volt wiring is 120 between two wires = 240 volts between any one 120 volt lead and neutral is 120 volt. 120 volt motors are used to lessen the parts inventory for production of all dryers. A 120 volt dedicated circuit in residential housing is either 15 or 20 amperes. If you do the math 120 volts X 20 amperes equal 2400 watts maximum, at 15 amp about 1800 watts. Small 120 volt dryers have limited heating energy available due them being "plug&play" on a standard 120 volt outlet.
Typically a 240volt dryer supply is TWO 20amp combined breakers, this would allow manufactures to double the heating capacity. A motor is required regardless and factor in the time to run the motor load and that 120 volt dryers take almost twice as long to dry the same sized load, this makes the 240 volt dryer more efficient in that the motor runs for a shorter period.
The debate if you have 110, 115 or 120 volts is arbitrary, as most distributed power in the USA as been 120 volts for quite a long time. Over the decades utilities and appliance makers worked to raise the voltages. It works out to enable same sized wires to carry slightly more power same for 220, 230, 240 volt
Cry foul. All dryer motors are 120v. 120v heaters do not dry as well as 240v heaters. This is a whirlpool design. 24 inch laundry centers that are 120v do not allow the washer and dryer to run simultaneously. Dry times are longer. Recheck your facts.
What model and make is that one in video
BS! the motor isnt the important factor. the voltage is.. t 220 is a fact it heats quicker than 110 because at 220 it req less amp. At 110 its less power but draws more amps. And being most 110 outlets are 15 20 amps this limits the power. 110v dryers are a waist of money
Thanks for fueling the debate a bit. Most electric dryers whether 220 or 110 use heating elements for the heat. Temperature limits are pretty much the same. You may be right concerning sustained heat output. I hope to test this out a bit more and better examine the comparison in the future.
Lol. Sorry for the way this comment was presented as it can come off mean. Its stated in a combative way due to working with computers alike daily and my apologies if this came off mean ;).. Good debate. Temp is the same regardless, but it does work harder at 110 and take longer.
Hello, what's the make and model of the unit in your video?
This is so helpful. Thank you!
What type cord for apt washer and dryer
does he talks to himself...............?
People are charged by WATTS used. Period. The amps and voltage mean nothing.
220 Volts x 5 Amps = 1,100 Watts
110 Volts x 10 Amps = 1,100 Watts
Only idiots who do not understand that relationship between Volts, Amps, Watts are stupid enough to say that 220 is cheaper to operate.
+Greg Swamp most appliances if needed work on a 220v because this is a perfect way not to overload just 1 line,,plus if having 2 hot lines would mean 2 guys working on a proyect versus 1,,do you know what i mean,,,basically if your house needs more or will consume 4000 watts and more,,you will need a 220 v service,,but speaking about dryers most dryers work on 220v because ot the heat needed and time to heat up....
1500w at 110
Very helpful info thanks.
Lol
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