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3-wire outlet, 4-wire dryer, rewiring
Category: Family and Home > Home Asked by: markvmd-ga List Price: $2.00 |
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06 Jan 2006 14:08 PST
Expires: 05 Feb 2006 14:08 PST Question ID: 430095 |
One of my old (it was harvest gold, to give you an idea of what vintage it was) 220V dryers finally died and I picked up a used newish dryer. The new dryer has a four-prong plug on it and my old receptacle is a 3-prong. I understand the rules changed in '96 and newer appliances require the fourth wire for grounding. The four connectors on the new dryer are red (hot), black (hot), white (neutral) and green (frame ground). Can I just connect the three-wire cord to this (middle is neutral/ground, I believe) and install a jumper from the frame screw to the white connector? Any suggestions on how to install a jumper (wire gauge, etc)? Should I just spring for an electrician to install the new style receptacle? I still have one other three-prong dryer in use and could plan for the future by upgrading the electrics now. To keep the money in the hand of the Researchers, I've priced this question low and will make the tip $8, rather than make it a ten dollar question. Larry and Sergey have made plenty already. | |
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Re: 3-wire outlet, 4-wire dryer, rewiring
Answered By: denco-ga on 06 Jan 2006 20:38 PST Rated:  |
Howdy Mark, Greatly appreciate you accepting this as the answer to your question. Here are some nice instructions on how to accomplish your task. wikiHow page on "How to Wire an Electric Dryer." http://wiki.ehow.com/Wire-an-Electric-Dryer "Dryer Circuit Wiring & Hookup" on the Self Help and More website. http://www.selfhelpandmore.com/switchoutlet/dryer/index.htm If you need any clarification, please feel free to ask. Search strategy: Google search on: "4 wire" "3 wire" connectivity OR connection dryer ://www.google.com/search?q=%224+wire%22+%223+wire%22+connectivity+OR+connection+dryer Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher |
markvmd-ga
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I have taken Siliconsamurai's recommendation and contacted an electrician for new 220's to be installed along with GFCI 110's. Until then, these instructions will let me tackle the rewire. Many thanks for the 5-star work! |
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Re: 3-wire outlet, 4-wire dryer, rewiring
From: siliconsamurai-ga on 06 Jan 2006 14:41 PST |
Spring for the electrician, it's too much risk if you don't already know that is just an extra real ground. |
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Re: 3-wire outlet, 4-wire dryer, rewiring
From: denco-ga on 07 Jan 2006 11:19 PST |
Much thanks for the kind comment, 4 star rating and generous tip, Mark! Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher |
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Re: 3-wire outlet, 4-wire dryer, rewiring
From: denco-ga on 07 Jan 2006 11:20 PST |
Ummm, 5 star rating! Thanks! Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher |
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Re: 3-wire outlet, 4-wire dryer, rewiring
From: markvmd-ga on 07 Jan 2006 14:32 PST |
Denco-- It is alive! Your research was good enough that I also figured out the four-wire I was taking out was installed incorrectly. Thanks again! --Mark |
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Re: 3-wire outlet, 4-wire dryer, rewiring
From: denco-ga on 07 Jan 2006 20:10 PST |
Good show Mark! Very glad to have been of service. Ahhh, hot towels right out the dryer! Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher |
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