Some common electrical requirements for major appliances....

**Always check local electrical codes and the use/care manual for your appliance.**

110-120 volt AC circuits ( basics )....

- The polarity for the power wires is important. If the plug outlet is wired backwards.... things like spark modals in gas ranges can fail, you can receive a possible shock trying to simply replace a light bulb.

 - Ground plug must never be broken off!! where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prone wall receptacle. The ground is a safety in case of a short.

- Low voltage can be a problem. Stall voltage for a 110-120 volt AC motor is 100 volts. If the line voltage drops below 100 volts AC, the motor can/will fail and possibly damage the motor. Too many things on one line can drop the line voltage below the stall point.

- Most, if not all 110-120 volt appliances must be on a dedicated line. This means nothing else on the same line or plug. 

220-240 volt AC ( basics )

- Most 220-240 volt circuits today are a 4 wire circuit. Red, power...black, power...white, neutral...green or bare, ground.

- Older electric dryers had a 3 prong cord while newer dryers have a 4 prong cord. Help on changing from 3 to 4 pronged cord...or have an electrician do this for you.

-  Wiring help for the 4 prone receptacle

- The ground is a safety in case of a short. The ground is also used for some "auto-sensor" circuits. 

- Ohm testing an capacitor  

- Electrical and electrical house wiring information. Please have a peek.

Electrical....

GFI outlets and you appliances - check this out here.

Gas range -  110 -120 volt, 60 hertz, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15/20 amp circuit breaker or fuse. Must be properly grounded and polarized. #14 gauge house wire minimum for 15 amp protection, #12 gauge is a must for 20 amp protection.

A/w -  110 - 120 volt, 60 hertz 15/20 amp circuit breaker or fused electrical supply line. Power cord must be connected to a properly grounded and polarized outlet. Because of water conditions found in a laundry room, a GFI ( ground fault interrupter ) outlet might also be considered. #14 gauge house wire minimum for 15 amp protection, #12 gauge is a must for 20 amp protection.

Microwave -  110 - 120 volt, 60 hertz, properly grounded circuit protected by a 15/20 amp circuit breaker or fuse. #14 gauge house wire minimum for 15 amp protection, #12 gauge is a must for 20 amp protection. A separate (dedicated ) circuit serving this appliance is recommended. 

Dishwasher -  110 - 120 volt, 60 hertz, properly grounded circuit protected by a minimum 15 amp breaker or fuse ( d/w without temp boost ) to a maximum of 20 amp breaker or fuse ( d/w with temp boost ) #14 gauge house wire minimum for 15 amp protection, #12 gauge is a must for 20 amp protection. A separate (dedicated ) circuit serving this appliance is recommended. 

Refrigerator -  110 - 120 volt, 60 hertz, properly grounded circuit protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker or fuse. #14 gauge house wire minimum, #12 is preferred. A separate (dedicated ) circuit serving this appliance is recommended. 

Gas dryer -  110 - 120 volt, 60 hertz, properly grounded circuit protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker or fuse. #14 gauge house wire minimum, #12 is preferred.

Electric dryer -  220 - 240 volt, 60 hertz, properly grounded circuit with 30 amp breaker or fuse protection. #10 gauge wire is preferred.

Electric Range -   220 - 240 volt, 60 hertz, properly grounded circuit with 40 amp breaker or fuse protection with #8 gauge wire. With a 50 amp breaker, # 6 gauge wire is required.

**Always check local electrical codes and the use/care manual for your appliance.**

 Appliance Accessories - "What's on Sale Now"?? 

Cooking Thermometer with Timer and Clock - Three functions in one. Thermometer: large LCD read out displays the inner temperature of food during cooking (14 - 392 Fahrenheit; -10 - 200 Celsius).

Kill-a-Watt Meter - Track total power consumption by hour, day, week, month, or year. Also displays Voltage (V), Line Frequency (Hz), and Power Factor (PF). 15 amp maximum. No batteries required. Accepts standard 110 volt plugs, 2 or 3 prong.

Voltage Tester - Used for determining the presence or absence of AC voltage in insulated wires, wall receptacles, fuses, junction boxes, switches and any other voltage carrying electrical systems. Senses voltage without metallic contact. Detects 110-660 volts AC. Bright red glow indicates voltage.

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