[deepsweech]

Hi, my samsung washer and gas dryer has a dedicated 20 amp circuit. I hooked a multimeter at the live line, start the washer, but when I start the gas dryer, the reading jumps high like 17 - 23 amps. .it rarely jumps above 20 but when it does, obviously it trips the breaker. Do you guys know any solution? thanks

 

[RAL238]

You didn't say which models of washer and dryer you have, but a quick look at one typical Samsung w/d pair, shows that each is rated at 15 Amps. 15A seems high for a gas dryer, but if that number is correct, your 17-23A number wouldn't be unreasonable if both are running at the same time. And it would explain why your breaker is tripping.

 

[Jim Port]

A 20 amp breaker should be able to handle a 23 amp load.

 

[deepsweech]

Thanks for the responses.
I have the 4.2 cu front load washer, and gas dryer. To add details, that 17-20A surge happens when I start the dryer when the washer is already running. This happens fast, like a second after turning on the dryer. After that it goes down to 8A for the rest of the running time.

 

[ablodneyget]

Thanks for the responses.
I have the 4.2 cu front load washer, and gas dryer. To add details, that 17-20A surge happens when I start the dryer when the washer is already running. This happens fast, like a second after turning on the dryer. After that it goes down to 8A for the rest of the running time.

Is it a standard breaker, or is it an AFCI breaker?

 

[HandyAndyInNC]

I would have each on its own dedicated circuit. Have the circuits on opposite sides of the panel.

 

[Oldmaster]

A plug in breaker is rated at 80 percent. It will carry more current for a short time. I'd check voltage. As voltage drops current rises.