Daniel N for Model Number Model: MEDX655DW Hi I work at a medical clinic in the city, and we are wanting to hook up a dryer in our basement. The basement has a three phase 208V box that the dryer would be hooked up to - no 240V here at this location. I will have a 240V dryer purchased and installed, I am wondering if I exchange the heating element from 240V to the 208V, if that will increase the efficiency of the dryer hooked up to the 208V power supply? Usually in a commercial setting, a commercial dryer is used - which come made for hookup to 208V. We are a small practice, and do not need an expensive commercial dryer.
Answer Daniel, A 240v dryer will not work on a 3 phase 208 system properly. Even if it is a 208/120 v system the dryer will not operate at a proper temp and would not allow the clothing to dry in a suitable time frame. As for the heater being changed it would not be adequate to do this if the unit has a thermistor in it due to not heating the dryer properly. Also the safety thermostats are rated for certain ranges which would make a difference. You would want to try to locate a dryer that is 208v that will work for your needs. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, July 20, 2015