Dryer Power Cord 4 Prong Installation

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Dryer power cord 4 prong installation. Installing a four prong cord to fit a four slot outlet if you have the related but opposite situation an older dryer with a three prong cord but a newer house with a four slot outlet it is equally easy to replace an old cord with a new four prong cord that will fit a four slot outlet. The switch to a 4 prong outlet was due to a flaw in the 3 prong outlet design. The national electrical code currently requires 4 prong dryer outlets in all new home construction. Wiring for a 4 prong dryer receptacle.

The 120 volt service is for the dryer s timers sensors and other electronics while the 240 volt service supplies power to the heating elements. In todays video we are taking a look at how to install a 4 or 3 prong dryer wire. Alternatively if your house has an old three slot dryer outlet you can install a three prong dryer cord on your new dryer to make it compatible with a three slot dryer outlet. During installation you can also refer to the insulation diagram provided for you located near the terminal.

Connect the green cord wire to the ground screw. Install the new 4 prong cord by inserting the loose wire end through the hole in the dryer s back panel and making the following connections. A 3 prong dryer cord was the standard for dryers prior to 2000. Install a ul listed strain relief into the power cord through hole and then thread the three wire power cord through the strain relief.

Remove the screws holding the terminal block access cover and pull off the excess cover. The nec requires that dryers have a dedicated circuit with a minimum of 30 amps. This project shows you how to install a new four prong dryer cord for use with a four slot outlet which has been the standard for more than 20 years. Existing homes may still use 3 prong outlets.