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Thread Number: 15123
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| Post# 255671 , Reply# 1 12/21/2007 at 19:22 (5,960 days old) by lasvegasrox () | ||
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| Post# 255672 , Reply# 2 12/21/2007 at 19:38 (5,960 days old) by funguy10 () | ||
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Maybe you could if you get a power conversion kit... | ||
Post# 255730 , Reply# 3 12/22/2007 at 04:41 (5,959 days old) by launderess  (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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We've Told Ya
It simply is not worth the hassle and bother shipping unless you can make absolutely sure the units will run on 220v/60hz power or worse 120v/60hz. In theory the 220v power provided by the United States (2 120v lines) versus what is found in the UK (220v power from a single line), shouldn't make much of a difference. However appliances rated to run on 50hz may run differently on 60hz, and the computers/motherboards may also give trouble. Older European/UK washers and dryers were pretty simple units with electronic controls (if that), and mechanical timers. Neither would really go out of what if the got power in different cycles than called for, however modern washers have all sorts of computer/mother boards that may not like running on different cycles. You really cannot plan or even seek advice until you can say where the machines are going and what sort of electrical supply is available. Not all US homes/apartments have or even can be wired with 220v power. If the washer cannot be plugged into the dryer (a la Miele), you will probably need two 220v outlets on a circut rated to provide service for both units. Consider also even if you bring the machines to the States, parts and service are not going to be found here. While you may find someone to work on the machines, or even do the work yourself, parts are going to have to come across the pond. Unless you are moving house in a corporate or military move, and therefore someone else is footing the bills, it really does not make sense to bring UK units to the US. Even diplomatic or military persons posted to the US don't bother. For what it would cost, you probably can have a TOL Miele or even quasi Miele commercial unit. What you can do is find out the power requirements for each unit, and if they will run on the 220v/60hz power found in the United States. You probably won't be able to go by what a store clerk says, rather you'll have to contact the maker or makers of the appliances. An electrical schematic would be useful as well. L. | ||
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