Electric Dryer - Wattage, Amperage, And Electrical Rating

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Electric Dryer - Wattage, Amperage, and Electrical Rating When running an Electric Dryer, it is important to install it on a properly sized circuit. It may be helpful to know the running wattage and amperage of the appliance for circuit load calculations or energy use. We are providing this general information below. For model specific information regarding the electrical requirements and proper connection, consult the Installation Instructions for the Dryer you own. 

Determining Wattage, Amperage and Breaker Size for an Electric Dryer

The charts below provide the running wattage and amperage and required circuit breaker size for our various Top Load and Front Load Electric Dryers. This information varies according to the cubic foot capacity of the appliance, as well as the home's electrical supply (voltage). 

Top Load Electric Dryers @ 208V

 Cubic Ft

Wattage

 Amps

Breaker Size

 6.1, 6.2 cu ft

 4,400W

 22A

 30A

 7.2, 7.4 cu ft

 4,400W

 22A

 30A

 7.8 cu ft

 4,784W

 23A

 30A

 

Top Load Electric Dryers @ 240V

 Cubic Ft

 Wattage

 Amps

Breaker Size

 6.1, 6.2 cu ft

 5,600W

 24A

30A 

 7.2, 7.4 cu ft

 5,600W

 24A

30A

 7.8 cu ft

 5,000W

 25A

30A

 

Front Load Electric Dryers @ 208V

 Cubic Ft

 Wattage

 Amps

 Breaker Size

 8.1, 8.3 cu ft

 4,300W

 23A

 30A

 7.0, 7.5, 7.8 cu ft

 4,400W

 22A

 30A

 

Front Load Electric Dryers @ 240V

 Cubic Ft

 Wattage

 Amps

 Breaker Size

 8.1, 8.3 cu ft

 5,600W

 25A

 30A

 7.0, 7.5, 7.8 cu ft

 5,600W

 24A

 30A

 

Additional Appliance Support

Similar information for Gas Dryers: 
  • Install the appliance on a 3-prong properly grounded 120V, 15A or 20A circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
  • The amount of natural gas or liquid propane (LP) gas needed depends on the BTUs used by the appliance. For this information, visit our Gas Dryer - BTU Rating article.
Should you need service for your Dryer, please schedule a repair appointment with Bodewell.

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