is this dryer dual voltage -220-250 or just 110 and does it have a switch to change the voltage. If not, how do you change the voltage?
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Hi Virginia, This is NOT a dual voltage hair dryer. If you are traveling, the wattage in Europe is 220/125. To change the voltage you would have to purchase a very expensive and heavy voltage converter (which people used to do years ago before dual voltage hair dryers and other appliances). Two choices: one, buy a dual voltage here and then buy the various plugs for each country, or purchase a dryer in Europe which is not dual voltage, but only for European plugs. I purchased one in Paris and another in London many years ago, they work great. Good luck (Conair makes a cheap one that works)
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Hi Virginia, This is NOT a dual voltage hair dryer. If you are traveling, the wattage in Europe is 220/125. To change the voltage you would have to purchase a very expensive and heavy voltage converter (which people used to do years ago before dual voltage hair dryers and other appliances). Two choices: one, buy a dual voltage here and then buy the various plugs for each country, or purchase a dryer in Europe which is not dual voltage, but only for European plugs. I purchased one in Paris and another in London many years ago, they work great. Good luck (Conair makes a cheap one that works) Hi Virginia, This is NOT a dual voltage hair dryer. If you are traveling, the wattage in Europe is 220/125. To change the voltage you would have to purchase a very expensive and heavy voltage converter (which people used to do years ago before dual voltage hair dryers and other appliances). Two choices: one, buy a dual voltage here and then buy the various plugs for each country, or purchase a dryer in Europe which is not dual voltage, but only for European plugs. I purchased one in Paris and another in London many years ago, they work great. Good luck (Conair makes a cheap one that works)
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I live in Phoenix, Arizona and I use typical USA current which I believe is 110. 220 would be the outlet for the dryer in a house. 220 is also the current normally used in many foreign countries.
1668642
Standard dryers, which this is, are designed to operate @ 110-125 A.C. Volts.
822652
It's a 110v. 240v would be like a stove or dryer plug. This is totally different kind of plug
810731
Unfortunately I don't know and I can't test it either as our dryer is a regular US version. My Husband said that it depends how much capacity the dryer needs. He suspected that if it says 2500 W it might not work with 5000W transformer, also if you google it, you will find "recommend using a voltage converter / transformer which has a Wattage that is 2 to 3 times higher than your appliance. " http://www.220-electronics.com/voltage-converter-buying-guide.html Sorry, that I could not help much with your question!
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Hello, the short answer is no. THere are several 220 volt outlets. The plug on this unit would not fit into a dryer outlet, its a 20amp. I am assuming you could change the plug or adapt it. Google a 220 volt 20 amp and a 220 volt 30 amp plug you will see the difference. Good Luck.
1020632
Its also a step down converter, so it dampened the 220 Volts coming through the wall down to 110 to be used with lower voltage appliances. With your high voltage products, you may not need the step down. Otherwise, the hair dryer approaching 3000watts was the only iffy operation I had with mine.
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My brother says only heavy duty items *central a/c, large window a/c, electric stoves, dryers use 240 V. Most other items in household should be plugged into 120V. 220V is too much and will burn out small units.
1583551
This dryer will need a 220v outlet. You will need to purchase either a 4-prong or 3-prong dryer cord depending on your outlet.
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It is dual voltage (you can change the voltage with the button on the handle). You need the adapter so the plug will fit into the various outlets out of country. The adapter is used just for outlets. The voltage (dual voltage) keeps you from having to buy a converter. Your question seems to combine two different things. Adapter are to plug into the wall. Converters change the voltage going into the appliance. When out of country if you can't change the voltage 120 (US) to 250 (other countries) you will burn up your appliance. On this dryer when you change from 120's to the 250, like the other person mentioned, it will only work on high. It is dual voltage (you can change the voltage with the button on the handle). You need the adapter so the plug will fit into the various outlets out of country. The adapter is used just for outlets. The voltage (dual voltage) keeps you from having to buy a converter. Your question seems to combine two different things. Adapter are to plug into the wall. Converters change the voltage going into the appliance. When out of country if you can't change the voltage 120 (US) to 250 (other countries) you will burn up your appliance. On this dryer when you change from 120's to the 250, like the... » Read More It is dual voltage (you can change the voltage with the button on the handle). You need the adapter so the plug will fit into the various outlets out of country. The adapter is used just for outlets. The voltage (dual voltage) keeps you from having to buy a converter. Your question seems to combine two different things. Adapter are to plug into the wall. Converters change the voltage going into the appliance. When out of country if you can't change the voltage 120 (US) to 250 (other countries) you will burn up your appliance. On this dryer when you change from 120's to the 250, like the other person mentioned, it will only work on high. « Show Less
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There is a switch on the handle which can be set to 125 or 250. I am not familiar with voltage requirements in countries other than the USA, but that is the only thing on the hair dryer that could be a voltage indicator.
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mine are 110 and I don't see a way to change this via switch. mine is 2 years old.
682937
Yes, it is dual voltage, both 250v and 125v switch. The box says "True worldwide dual voltage allows you to dry and style on any heat or speed setting anywhere in the world. Hope this is helpful.
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I'm pretty certain it is only 120V. I did not see a switch or any indication that it can be changed to 240V.
863978
it has a 20 amp plug where your dryer has a 30 or 40 amp. they are not the same.
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Sorry, not sure. It says 125/250V on the arm of the hair dryer if that helps but I would check with the manufacturer. There is a switch on the handle that appears to be able to switch back and forth between those two.
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It appears to be dual voltage. There is a switch (it looks like) on the bottom handle like you can change from 125 to 250.