Electric stoves and dryers are connected 240V, yes. Washers are typically only 120V because they only really have to power the motor - unlike in Europe, the wa

Electric stoves and dryers are connected 240V, yes. Washers are typically only 120V because they only really have to power the motor - unlike in Europe, the washer has hot and cold water inputs, so it doesn't need to use a lot of energy heating the water.