Two points:My understanding is that in most electrical panels ANY two adjacent breaker positions on the same side of the panel will give you 220 volts. I think it's just a well established convention to use the breaker positions at the top of the panel for the 220 volt loads like the stove and dryer (and maybe A/C).
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Two points:
"220" is an incorrect term. For many many years the nominal voltage has been 120/240v. Trivial I know, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
It is not at all a "well established convention" to place two-pole breakers at the top. At least not in my experience. There is simply no reason to go out of your way to do this. If that's how it lays out, fine.
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