Electric Dryer - Wattage, Amperage, and Electrical Rating

When running an electric dryer, it is important to install it on a properly sized circuit (getinstallinfoforhere). It may be helpful to know the running wattage and amperage of the appliance for circuit load calculations or energy use. 

 

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 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

 

For similar information about 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 Gas Dryer - BTU Rating.