Is that in the UK?Originally Posted by paul h
They have their own 20 amp 240v circuit in the USA. Although some do mow run on 110v. Dedicated circuit depends on the amp rating of the appliance. Once you go over 13amp in the uk, the appliance needs its own radial circuit (ie immersion heaters, electric cookers etc) anything that exceeds the standard 13amp plug top.
Yes, I agree on all points. My query was whether Paul H's tumble dryer is here in the UK. A 5KW Tumble Dryer would make the meter spin!
Dave.
We have been the proud owners (in U.K.) of both a Whirlpool U.S. style washer & dryer since 2004.
I've just looked out the instal. info. for the dryer.
Suggests a dedicated 30amp supply !!!
It's rated 4575W with a 9.1Kg load capacity...
Wired it on it's own spur from the fuse box.
Although it uses a fair amount of 'lektrickery whilst running, it'll dry a full load in about 1/4 hour !!!
Beats the (U.K.) condenser dryer we had previously by hours & is actually cheaper to run 'cause it doesn't run for long....
U.S. top-loading washer has no heater, relies on domestic H/W supply at mains pressure so uses very little power.
Don't think either are now imported into U.K. probably poor sellers as both are biggish units - not suited to the normal "under the kitchen worktop" installation !!
Are you still looking for them? I have a brand new washer and dryer still boxed that I might be selling. We are near LHR.
KJH
Major disaster! Just arrived home from the Villa, and DH has informed me that my US Whirlpool washine machine had blown the timer switch!!! Not one new top loader, apart from a small 6kg one, to be had anywhere in Scotland. Searched on line for spare part - Whirlpool were charging £179.00 - then went on to a US site - the same part posted airmail is $69 - so hopefully it's on it's way. If this had happened last week while I was there - I could have got the part for $48!!
Jean
No sorry, bought an LG 8kg sensor dryer a few weeks ago
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