Gas dryer electrical supply question

[chrisasst]

hey guys. I have done some research and getting mixed feelings. So let me ask here.
I just bought a house. Previous owners left washer and dryer. Dryer has died of course.
I have gas as a hook up. I bought a new dryer ( coming tomorrow supposedly).
The old dryer and washer were plugged into a standard outlet (110/120) with a 15 amp breaker.
The new dryer says it is 120v and requires 15 or 20 amp breaker.
"120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20- amp fused electrical supply is required"

However of course I have to buy and hook up the power cord. Here is my lack of knowledge I guess. Since this new Gas dryer says it is 120v and only needs a 15 or 20 amp breaker. Is there any reason I can't use a regular appliance power cord like this. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Appliance-Power-Cord/3166667
instead of a (NEMA Type 10-30R) which I would need an electrician to come hook up.
here is the dryer link with manuals. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Whirlpool-7-cu-ft-Gas-Dryer-White/50382482

if someone could explain what the actual difference is and why or why not I should use a regular 120v outlet cord. I would appreciate any feedback.

A GE gas 120v dryer appears to use a regular power cord. Not sure what the difference is in the whirlpool.

thanks

 

[festerw]

I would wait before you buy anything, every gas dryer I've ever purchased included the power cord.

 

[chrisasst]

I would wait before you buy anything, every gas dryer I've ever purchased included the power cord.

This one does not. Atleast it says it does not.


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[festerw]

Whirlpool shows it as included.

https://www.whirlpool.com/laundry/dryers/gas/p.WGD7000DW.html

 

[chrisasst]

Whirlpool shows it as included.

https://www.whirlpool.com/laundry/dryers/gas/p.WGD7000DW.html

hmm, I see that. I must have been looking at the electric one that doesn't.

so I doubt it will have the regular 120v power cord. It will probably have the 30 amp power connection. in which I am screwed until I can get someone to run a line..
The installation guide to me is a bit confusing. it reads like I will need to choose a power supply. so idk.. guess I will have to wait until it gets here to make sure before I call someone..
Of course this house has the laundry room and 4 rooms lights on the same breaker which I would like changed anyway. We moved in last week and ran the washing machine and it kept blowing the breaker if I had the living room lights on.

 

[johneh]

Just asked my son he is an H-VAC mechanic
and does a lot of gas appliance hook up ( in Canada )
he says that all gas dryers use 120 volt standard
20 amp circuit and plugs come installed .

 

[chrisasst]

Just asked my son he is an H-VAC mechanic
and does a lot of gas appliance hook up ( in Canada )
he says that all gas dryers use 120 volt standard
20 amp circuit and plugs come installed .

Man I hope so. My luck is about 1 out of 10. Though and I probably picked the one unit where i need the special outlet 'dryer' outlet. But I can sleep 50% better tonight reading your comment though. Thank you.


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[Seasoned Oak]

Cant you take the power cord off the old dryer?

 

[chrisasst]

Cant you take the power cord off the old dryer?

I thought about it. However this is a very old unit and the cord appears to be all through the unit. Also cord might be the original cord which makes me Leary.
I don't even see a model number or anything on this unit to look up to see the make date.

Edit. Found the tag. This dryer is 1985. Says 120v 60hz. Just like the one I am getting. The old unit power cord definitely was factory installed. Gives me some hope.


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[sportbikerider78]

For your blowing lights problem...switch to LED bulbs.. they will draw wayyyy less power. Likely 80-90% less.
Even if you have 60W old school bulbs and 4 of them, you're drawing 240W. With the same light an LED bulb will draw less than 5W for all 4.

 

[Hogwildz]

Every electric dryer I ever owned was 240 volts. Not sure about the gas, never had one.

 

[chrisasst]

Every electric dryer I ever owned was 240 volts. Not sure about the gas, never had one.

Came with a 110 outlet plug.


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[blades]

Gas dryers need only a standard 120v 20 amp circuit just running the electronics and the drum motor. Electric dryers are all 220v 30amp per leg- ( i never seen one that runs on 120V. although there could be some super small apt types that do)

 

[fbelec]

there are small apartment size electric dryers. i had one it took 14 amps at 120 volts. it took 1.5 hours to dry a load two small or over stuff the thing it didn't matter. if the dryer is the same physical size as the washer and it is electric then yes it's a 240 volt 30 amp circuit and runs around 24 amps. if it is a gas dryer the the cord comes on it from the factory it takes 120 volts and about 6 amps