Washing Machine Electrical Outlet Box Height

Washing machines feature a regular three prong plug while dryers may be equipped with any of several types.

Washing machine electrical outlet box height. 12 29 13 at 03 59 pm. Dryer outlets are type 14 30r with 10 3 awg. These outlets should be located between 500mm and 1m from a bathtub or shower. I assume you are referring to the plumbing box.

When the drain is below the rim you risk the possibility that the drain hose will suck the water out of the washer tub just as fast as it goes in as the tub fills during the first cycle. Last edited by tolyn ironhand. Install one outlet protected by a class a ground fault circuit interrupter gfci within 1m of the bathroom or washroom wash basin. Some people do not like to see them so then i will go about 36.

And the standard height for a washing machine outlet box is 42 in our area. If you are setting box heights prior to the installation of the subfloor floor covering or any underlayment be sure to account for this expected height difference. There is no standard height for washer and dryer outlets. So now you have three different numbers.

But the important thing is to get the drain or the drain hose loop in the case of ge s anti siphon clip above the flood level of the rim of the washer tub. Generally they are mounted high enough for you to reach them without having to remove the washing machine to do so 48 aff iirc. They typically are located just above the dryer away from the floor in case of flooding or washing machine overflow. There is not code for it but i like to do as pc and place them higher about 48 from the floor.

Electrical hookups for washers and dryers should be placed within 6 feet of the unit. Not so much a code issue as it is a convenience issue. I install them between 43 45 inches off the floor to the top of the drain hole. I like to install them near or above the top of the units so the cords are easily accessible.

Washing machine outlet box height. The standard height for wall outlet boxes is about 12 inches from the top of the floor covering to the bottom of the receptacle box or 16 inches to the top of the box. 3 10 05 12 09 49 pm.