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Default 20amp GFCI outlet on a 15amp circuit. melted wires

If she had a 440/3 hair dryer, would she spend less time in
the bathroom?

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Those 1875w units are 1875w @ 230v, 1500w or less on 115v.
That Phillips HP 8195/00 is 230v only.
1500w on 115v is the largest allowed plug-in home appliance
in USA,
unless they have a 20a plug: (-|).