What is the cost to add a 240-volt outlet for a dryer or electric range in the GTA?

Installing a new 240-volt outlet for a dryer or electric range in the GTA typically costs between $400 and $1,200, depending on the distance from your electrical panel and whether your panel has available capacity for the new circuit. A dryer requires a dedicated 30A circuit with 10/3 NMD90 cable, while an electric range needs a dedicated 40A or 50A circuit with 8/3 or 6/3 cable — the heavier gauge wire for a range circuit costs more.

For a dryer outlet, the standard installation includes a new 30A two-pole breaker in the panel ($15–$30), 10/3 NMD90 cable run from the panel to the dryer location ($1.50–$2.50 per foot), a NEMA 14-30 four-prong dryer receptacle ($10–$20), and the labour to route the cable, make connections, and test the circuit. If your laundry is in the basement directly below the panel, the cable run is short and the total cost stays toward the $400–$600 range. If the laundry is on the second floor or across the house from the panel, the longer cable run and more difficult routing push the cost toward $800–$1,200.

For an electric range outlet, the components are similar but heavier. A 50A two-pole breaker ($20–$40), 6/3 NMD90 cable ($2.50–$3.50 per foot), and a NEMA 14-50 four-prong range receptacle ($15–$25). The heavier cable is stiffer and more difficult to route through walls, adding to labour time. A typical range circuit installation runs $500–$1,200 depending on routing distance and difficulty.

The critical question before either installation is whether your panel has the capacity. A 30A dryer circuit and a 50A range circuit together add 80A of potential load to your panel. If you have a 200A panel with adequate available capacity, the electrician simply installs a new breaker and runs the circuit. If your panel is a 100A service — common in GTA homes built before 1990 — adding one or both of these high-amperage circuits may push you beyond the panel's capacity. Your electrician will perform a load calculation to determine this. If a panel upgrade is needed, add $2,000 to $4,000 to the project cost for a 200A upgrade.

Another common scenario in GTA homes is converting from gas to electric. Many homeowners switching from a gas dryer to electric, or from a gas range to an induction cooktop, need a new 240V circuit where one never existed. The gas connection served the appliance's needs without a heavy electrical circuit, so the wiring simply is not there. This is a straightforward project for a licensed electrician, but it does require an ESA permit because you are adding a new circuit.

The ESA permit for a single circuit addition typically costs $100 to $150. Your electrician applies before starting, completes the installation, and the ESA inspector verifies proper wire sizing, breaker rating, receptacle type, and connection quality. The four-prong outlet configuration (NEMA 14-30 for dryers, NEMA 14-50 for ranges) is the current code requirement in Ontario — older three-prong outlets are no longer permitted for new installations because the four-prong configuration separates the neutral and ground conductors for safety.

One cost-saving tip: if you are planning both a dryer and range circuit, or combining this work with other electrical projects, most GTA electricians offer a better per-circuit rate when multiple circuits are being installed in the same visit. The fixed overhead of the service call, permit, and panel access is spread across multiple circuits. Need a quote for a 240-volt circuit installation? Toronto Electrical Repair can match you with licensed electricians in your area through the Toronto Construction Network.