Current outlet in the laundry room is a single 20 amp dedicated outlet for the washing machine. From what I can determine that was code when my house was built.
Current washer draws 10 amps, I want to add a dryer booster fan that draws .6 amps but have no place to plug it in. So I have two questions.
Is there any issue with replacing the single receptacle with a double as far as code or safety?
I have a new GFCI on hand but it's 15 amps, again is using it an issue as far as code or safety using it on a 20 amp circuit ? Should I just bite the bullet and get a 20 amp GFCI ?
OK, that was three questions ............
Current washer draws 10 amps, I want to add a dryer booster fan that draws .6 amps but have no place to plug it in. So I have two questions.
Is there any issue with replacing the single receptacle with a double as far as code or safety?
I have a new GFCI on hand but it's 15 amps, again is using it an issue as far as code or safety using it on a 20 amp circuit ? Should I just bite the bullet and get a 20 amp GFCI ?
OK, that was three questions ............