direct wired dryer

[Michael Saxton]

found this one yesterday, the clothes dryer was direct wired to the electrical panel, called it out that it should have an outlet installed near dryer with a proper cord. not only that but the pic shows how it was direct wired, not even in a junction box. also the washer was plugged into a modified extension cord that was stapled to the joists and plugged into an outlet ten feet away(second pic)

[Michael Saxton]

I've waited to see if someone would post on this, I know the no junction box is not good, but as far as the direct wiring of the dryer to the circuit breaker without an outlet, is this allowed or no, I guess I was just assuming not

[Greg Fretwell]

The problem is in the listing. Dryers depend on the line plug for a disconnect. You might be able to say you can lock out the breaker in the panel but that is just "hold youir nose" legal. As a home inspector I would call it.

The fact that the connection was that ugly (no box etc) is a separate issue.

[David A. Delaney]

Most dryers are listed as cord-and-plug connected appliances. Therefore, no hard-wiring allowed.

Has anyone ever seen a dryer listed otherwise?

[Jay Moge]

Originally Posted by ddelaney

Most dryers are listed as cord-and-plug connected appliances. Therefore, no hard-wiring allowed.

Has anyone ever seen a dryer listed otherwise?

only in a commercial application, but i don't think that applies here. and they were done right with a J box.

[Michael Saxton]

Ok, I called it out,was just second guessing myself when i knew I was right!?!?