how many amps for an electric dryer
The Kenmore dryer you have uses 120v. (on a 15 or 20 amp circuit). Your existing wiring is 240v on a 50 amp circuit. You CAN NOT simply change the receptacle or plug on the dryer.If you do it incorrectly you will ruin your dryer.f the wires coming out of the panel/junction box is 4 wires, it needs to be 30 amps for an ELECTRIC dryer. Same as if it was 3 wires. Using a plug from the dryer will need to correspond to how many wires (3 or 4) coming from the panel. It all comes down to consistency and safety.