Electric Dryer Plug Installation

Choose electrical connection type power supply cord 4 wire receptacle nema type 14 30r.

Electric dryer plug installation.

The dryer s equipment ground case ground was connected to the neutral conductor in the dryer cord and the household circuit. Turn off the circuit breaker s 30 amp or remove the dryer s circuit fuse at the electrical box. These fittings typically have a top and bottom half. Remove the screws from the fitting and separate the two halves.

Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent. 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. 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. However if you love your old dryer and its cord has only three prongs you might want to go ahead and install a three wire receptacle anyway.

Unplug the dryer cord before working on the appliance. Do not plug a dryer cord into a receptacle unless it is properly and completely connected to the dryer. For the power supply cord you can use a 4 wire receptacle or a 3 wire receptacle follow steps 7 10 for the 4 wire receptacle or follow steps 11 13 for the 3 wire receptacle. 4 prong dryer cord to match your outlet.

Almost all manufacturers sell dryers without a cord attached allowing you to select 3 prong vs. Always remember safety is the number one thing. Choose your electrical connection type. Insert the tab of each half into the dryer cord hole so it is flat against the inside of the dryer panel.

Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. Secure the cord. Screw in leveling legs diamond marking electrical installation for power supply cord installations. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.

This configuration did not include a dedicated ground connection. Install a new strain relief fitting to secure the cord where it enters the dryer panel. Ul recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole. Saturday from 8 a m.

That would conform to current codes because it has a separate ground wire. Dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location. Bring power cord through strain relief. In todays video we are taking a look at how to install a 4 or 3 prong dryer wire.

Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back. Prepare dryer for leveling legs 2.