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James Kilton
 
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Default New dryer install - use the same cord and outlet?

Hi,

I'm clueless about this stuff, so forgive me. We're replacing a dryer
that seems to use a 50A cord which goes into a 40A breaker. The new
dryer is 30A, which had me thinking that we'd need to get an
electrician out here. But the landlord talked to an electrician
friend of his who says that the 40A breaker is fine, and won't cause a
problem.

Is this accurate? I thought Amps were always supposed to be matched
up. Can the dryer regulate a 40A circuit down to 30A or should I have
a 30A circuit installed?

Thanks,
James
 
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