Electric Dryer Plug Installation

Secure the cord.

Electric dryer plug installation.

Insert the tab of each half into the dryer cord hole so it is flat against the inside of the dryer panel. Saturday from 8 a m. The dryer s equipment ground case ground was connected to the neutral conductor in the dryer cord and the household circuit. Always remember safety is the number one thing.

Choose your electrical connection type. This configuration did not include a dedicated ground connection. Do not plug a dryer cord into a receptacle unless it is properly and completely connected to the dryer. Due to changes in the national electrical code nec recommended wiring for electric clothes dryer outlets changed in 1996 before the change dryer outlets were 3 slot devices that accepted 3 prong cords.

Prepare dryer for leveling legs 2. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. These fittings typically have a top and bottom half. The better thing to do would be to run a new cable with four wires and install a four wire receptacle such as a nema 14 30p.

Thank you for your inquiry. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back. In todays video we are taking a look at how to install a 4 or 3 prong dryer wire. That would conform to current codes because it has a separate ground wire.

Unplug the dryer cord before working on the appliance. 4 prong dryer cord to match your outlet. Screw in leveling legs diamond marking electrical installation for power supply cord installations. Dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location.

Almost all manufacturers sell dryers without a cord attached allowing you to select 3 prong vs. Instructions on how to install a 3 wire power cord to your dryer. Remove the screws from the fitting and separate the two halves. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.

Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent. Install a new strain relief fitting to secure the cord where it enters the dryer panel. Turn off the circuit breaker s 30 amp or remove the dryer s circuit fuse at the electrical box. For the direct wire you can use a 4 wire direct connection or a 3 wire direct connection follow steps 14 17 for the 4 wire direct connection or follow steps 18 20 for the 3 wire.

Bring power cord through strain relief. Ul recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole.