New build inspection. Gas hookup for dryer, but no circuit for an electric dryer.
I am wondering if both are required? Around here, most are electric, but whenever I see a gas hookup, there is always both types installed for preference.
Is it required to have both when gas is available?
Was doing a pre-drywall inspection, and I noted in the report for the buyer to verify if they were also installing a 240 circuit, and the builder said no.
Not around here it isn’t, Daniel.
Thanks. Just never seen it missing
either or, unless You are willing to pay extra for both…
A 120 volt, 20 amp individual branch circuit is required for the laundry area. A 120/240 volt individual branch circuit for an electric dyer is not required. If there is a 240 volt dryer circuit the 120 volt laundry circuit is still required even if it isn’t going to be used.
On a new builds around here I always see a 240 volt dryer circuit, and sometimes both a NG pipe and a 240 circuit as Daniel mentioned in the OP. Although it could be the buyer had a request for only a NG pipe be installed.
I always tell clients that it’s not something you really think of when building a house, but to try to keep in mind that they’re going to be selling it one day, and most dryers around here are of the electric variety, and that IMO it would be worth it to install the 240 circuit now before drywall goes up.
While a 240v circuit is not required I always provide additional information when a gas dryer is present. Most people do not realize the combustion gasses exhaust through the duct hose with the hot air. Extra attention to lint backup is needed.
Around here if the house already has natural gas very people will opt for an electric dryer since the natural gas operating costs are so much lower than electric. Also gas dryers are more energy efficient and are generally faster at drying than their electric counterpart.
Electric dryers typically require a240-volt circuit to operate, while gas dryers only need a gas supply line and do not require a dedicated electrical circuit. This is because electric dryers rely on electric for both heating and operation, while gas dryers use natural gas or propane for heating.
Yes, I know.
I was referring to having the option for both electric and gas.
