Things to Know About Installing Washer Dryer Hookups
The electrical outlets of today’s washers and dryers aren’t the same as the standard home outlets of 120V. This is due to the fact that these appliances need a higher voltage. If your home was built before the mid-1990s, its outlets most likely only have three prongs. Due to more stringent safety standards, all new homes require four-prong versions. Plus, many appliances being made today require 3- or 4-pronged power cords.
The reason behind this change was because three-prong cords coupled the neutral and ground wires into a single prong. This created the possibility for current flowing onto the ground wire, which could electrify the frame of the appliance. If this occurs, anyone who even accidentally touches the appliance runs the risk of electric shock.
But these changes led to the common modern-day challenge people encounter when buying new appliances: Can the cord on the machine be changed to match the outlet in the wall? Or do I need to replace the washer dryer hookups? Do I need to add an additional circuit to the breaker panel?
These types of decisions should be made by a certified and professional electrician.
Ensuring Your Peace of Mind with Midway Services
At Midway Services, we want you to be comfortable with who you bring into your home. We realize that by booking an appointment with us, you are letting a stranger into your home or onto your property, and for many people that can be a frightening proposition.
That’s why at Midway Services, all our technicians have passed a nationwide criminal background check and drug screening.
You can trust that your Midway Services electrical technician will arrive within their scheduled time slot, driving a Midway Services vehicle, neatly dressed in a Midway Services uniform and sporting a Midway Services ID badge. You can feel comfortable that we will leave our work areas neat and tidy and treat your home and furnishings as we would our own.