Should Washer and Dryer Be on Separate Circuits?

Your laundry room should have a dedicated circuit of at least 20 amps. If you have a gas dryer, both your washing machine and gas dryer may be plugged into the same outlet. ... If you typically use other small appliances in your laundry room—like irons or steam devices—a separate circuit for them is a good idea too.

Can I run washer and dryer on same circuit?

As a general rule. you can plug a washer and a dryer on the same circuit as long as the the combined rated wattage for both units do not exceed 1,000W (1.0kW). This rule automatically rules out the use of electric dryers as their heaters are often rated at 1,500W (1.5kW) or even higher.

Does a washer and dryer need a dedicated circuit?

Your laundry room needs a dedicated 20-amp circuit, according to the National Electrical Code, and it can service both the washing machine and a gas dryer. You can have more than one receptacle on this circuit, but all of them must be in the laundry room.