求助：Washer & Dryer 先知, 洗衣, share

cunningchu

搬左去的Townhouse，將原先的Stack (One Pics) 的Washer & Dryer 同舊屋的 Front Load (2 pics) 交換

拆左出黎先知新屋的插掣只得一個, 幫我做裝修的人幫我係現成的插頭 (裝修做到無耐，已知道遇人不淑，但係某D原因，只有硬食)，分電另一個新插頭比洗衣機用。

發現洗完衫，用干衣機，無論即刻用定係等左4-5個鐘，部干衣機要用成3個鐘先可以勉強令D衫干(以前同樣的load只需要50分鐘!), 其間干緊衫的水係front load的"LA"流出黎。

上網睇過應該唔可以兩部機share (即使是分電出黎)，除左唔想浪費電力外，亦驚會有厄險, 但部新機已經stack up, 插頭係部機後面，想問下依家可以點做?

因為部機用左2-3年，加上唔想用人地的機洗衫, 所以先至兩部機交換.

Thanks.

Quest

If your older dryer (presumably electric type) is 3 prong 240VAC 30A type whereas your newer one (from your townhouse) is 4-prong (nicknamed "14-30") electric dryer type, your best bet is to either get a licensed electrician to retro your older dryer to run on 4-prong (new standards, since 1997), or get a plug adapter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBJhkyHSCmo

Q.

quickpick

The newer dryer usually run on 240V (4-prong). I bet your townhouse only have a 120V (3-prong) outlet, and your non-licenced home renovator just connect your 240V dryer to 120V outlet. So, your dryer does not have enough power to run and it takes forever to dry your load.

This is just my guess. I would suggest you to hire a licensed electrician to have a look at it. If your dryer is really run on 240V, and your townhouse has no 240V outlet, the only person who can help you is a licensed electrician.

kimball

The other possible cause for long drying time is clogged up exhaust pipe (the tube that takes moisture from your dryer to the outside). Use a bright flash light and take a good look inside the tube - you may find a lot of fabrics and fibres from your clothings that's stopping the moisture from going out. If your exhaust tube is long, you may need to go outside and take a look from the other end. It should be cleaned at least once a year to keep your dryer working effectively.

pkphilip

I also noticed that many washer and dryer malfunction because it is not maintained properly such as cleaning the ducts and filters.

If it is a front load washer/dryer, you need to check the level and adjust the height as needed.

Philip

cunningchu

thanks everyone input.  

I will get a licensed electrician to take a look and hope the problem can be fixed.  I worry about the electrician is not willing / unable to move the washer and dryer which has stacked up already.  The sockets are behind the machines and there's no room to slip inside except pull them out.  That's one of the reason I asked my renovation guy to do it.  I thought it was a small job (just switch the stuffs and plug-in), at the end I paid $400 though and everything is so screwed up!