If I take my european 220 volt major appliances (Fridge, Freezer, Washer / Dryer) back to the United States?

Question

Can I use my 220 appliances in the States with a transformer or by converting somehow? If so , How?

Answer 1

Converters are available, but not worth it for all these items. With cost of getting those items overseas you are better off selling them in europe and replacing them.

Answer 2

your dryer will already be 220, but you may need to get a new cord for it (easy to change and available at Home Depot or Lowes).

The others will require a plug converter, but not a transformer because the 110 current in the US will not cause them to burn up.  

If you were bringing 110 appliances to Europe you would need transformers for all of them except the dryer because the current there is twice as powerful as in the States.

Answer 3

Perhaps you're being moved by your employer or somehow otherwise not having to pay for the move?  Otherwise sell them in Europe and buy new/used in the States.  Otherwise, if the Hz rating on the unit is 50/60 not just 50 then you could make your own plug and socket into the US homes electrical dryer outlet or stove outlet if they are 220v.  The issue is the Hz (cycles per second).  I did this years ago for a girlfriend from the UK on her vacuum cleaner and it worked fine.  

You will spend a lot of money for converters at this power!