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Wile E 08-15-2012 13:18:04 68.188.184.133 Report to Moderator	Are there any clothes dryer manufacturers that make a 110vac unit. I of course mean that the heating element runs off of a 110v line. I have a 220 VAC unit now, but it will not run off of my portable generator. That's why I am asking. [Reply]   [No Email]
MarkB_MI 08-17-2012 03:07:41 75.219.6.124 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   One option for running 240 volt loads off a 120V generator is to use a transformer. For many years I ran my submersible pump off an old US Army Signal Corps generator using a 1500 VA autotransformer. But I suspect in your case your generator doesn't come close to having enough power to operate a typical clothes dryer. And a transformer big enough for the job will be several hundred bucks. Simplest answer is to break out the wallet, trade in your generator for a 6500 watt model and add a transfer switch. You will make momma very happy when she finds she can have power to the whole house during an outage without running extension cords all over the place. Now, even if you can find a 120 volt dryer, you're not going to be happy with it for everyday use. Which means you'll end up with two dryers. If you agree with this conclusion, then a cheaper and better solution is to pick up a used dryer for 100 bucks, convert to propane if necessary (30 bucks), then hook it up to a barbecue tank. [Reply]  [No Email]
Dusty MI 08-17-2012 05:45:43 76.247.130.219 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to MarkB_MI, 08-17-2012 03:07:41   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see [Reply]  [No Email]
dave2 08-15-2012 23:27:18 79.240.160.119 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see get/make you one of these and use a fan......... http://img.alibaba.com/photo/51058709/Folding_Clothes_Dryer.jpg Our dryer just takes up space unless something the wife needs to put on is not quite dry and she's in a hurry..... [Reply]  [No Email]
old_bc 08-15-2012 21:39:45 69.29.119.131 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   You can buy one. Check the link. 110 Volt Dryers [Reply]  [No Email]
JMOR 08-15-2012 20:43:31 72.181.173.171 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to soundguy, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to seeHe said that it won't run off his generator, so what difference does it make as to its size.......it doesn't have enough output for his dryer. Not big enough is not big enough! I sure don't understand some of the posts here??? :roll: [Reply]  [No Email]
timcasbolt 08-16-2012 05:19:55 72.23.207.250 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to JMOR, 08-15-2012 20:43:31   I suspect that op's generator doesn't have a 220 V outlet. [Reply]  [No Email]
buickanddeere 08-15-2012 21:55:14 209.240.127.54 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to JMOR, 08-15-2012 20:43:31   If the 240V 4800W electric dryer was wired to 120V across the heating element and 120V across the motor/controls. A pretty modest 1800W, 120V generator would operate the dryer. If we had George on hand he could experiment with capacitors and compensate for the motor's reactive current. May get by with a 1500 to 1600W generator. [Reply]  [No Email]
David G 08-15-2012 17:00:40 205.215.206.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   How many KW is your gen? [Reply]  [No Email]
36 coupe 08-15-2012 15:43:45 66.186.169.176 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   My mother never had an electric dryer.A lot of you are gonna have to step back in time.Things are changing fast. [Reply]  [No Email]
buickanddeere 08-15-2012 15:36:22 209.240.127.54 Report to Moderator	Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC?...yes in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   Your every day 240V, 4800W electric clothes dryers can both spin the motor and energize heater with 1200W on 120V. Slower on 120V than 240V but will work just fine. [Reply]  [No Email]
Kirk Grau 08-15-2012 14:38:32 98.235.64.137 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   Don"t know of a stand alone dryer, but these combo washer/dryer units marketed for apartments, RV"s, small spaces, etc. only require 110. Don"t need a vent either, condenses the moisture out and pumps it down the drain. I think they spin the heck out of the load to start drying it. Kirk Washer/Dryer Combo [Reply]  [No Email]
TomH in Pa 08-15-2012 14:10:25 67.235.10.94 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   If you find one see how many watts it draws, probably a lot. You generator might still not be enough. [Reply]  [No Email]
bjb in Tx from Ne 08-15-2012 14:04:21 147.1.234.164 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   A clothesline requires only human and solar power.... [Reply]  [No Email]
jackinok 08-15-2012 13:55:08 162.58.82.136 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   a gas dryer will. [Reply]  [No Email]
clayton kramer 08-15-2012 13:32:28 107.10.27.139 Report to Moderator	Re: Electric clothes dryers, 110VAC? in reply to Wile E, 08-15-2012 13:18:04   yes our Maytag plugs into 110v ac. Clayt in Ohio [Reply]  [No Email]