In my my 1 bedroom condo I have an electrical panel 100 AMP photo below, I'm looking to install a 240V dryer plug. I currently have a washer dryer in one combo that runs on a 120V outlet with water hook up already installed. I just wanted to know if this is possible as I would like to eventually switch to a separate washer, and ventless dryer which runs on a 240V outlet.
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The good news: you could move breaker 11 to 1 or 9 and then put a double breaker in 10/11.
The bad news: these panels have a very bad reputation. See https://inspectapedia.com/fpe/Federal_Pioneer_Panel_Safety.php and Federal Pioneer panel safety for some details. It is a good idea to get a reputable electrician to check the panel and possibly replace it.
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FYI, here is how your panel is phased (behind the curtain). Notice how 240V breakers are positioned so half is on each phase. Your 30A/240V dryer breaker will need the same.
Remember you must use /3+ground cable to a dryer. Using /2+ground is not allowed, because dryers need neutral, and the exemption that once allowed bootlegging ground off neutral has been gone for decades.
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