Washing Machine – Dedicated Circuit or not?
Right now my washing machine (clothes) is not on a dedicated circuit but is on the same circuit as several outlets and some lights (It’s a 20 AMP circuit). I am going to rewire all of this because it is old work with no grounding conductor and not safe (especially in the basement).
What I have read recommends using a dedicated circuit for the washing machine? Is it just me or does this seem like overkill? I looked in the manual for the washer but it does not list the AMP’s or Watts that it consumes. When the motor starts (a peak use) how many amps do these appliances usually pull? Should I install the separate dedicated circuit just for future considerations?
It’s really up to you. The laundry are should have separate breaker. Say gas dryer, washer. Some of the newer front load machines have a higher draw and may require a dedicated circuit. Think about ironing too in the general area.
The washers of yesteryear had about 1/3 HP motor in it. The spin cycle is the highest draw. There are 745W in a HP, but it would draw a little more than 746/3. Say 1.5x times. A gas dryer has about the same motor.
These high capacity things are quite different.
I’d suggest that you run dedicated lines to the fuse box, but pigtail the washer and dryer outlets together so you don’t have to buy a breaker. DON’t put two wires on a breaker terminal.
Upgrade is simple for you and the new owner.
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