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.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.