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I needed that answer years ago and was told that the two outer wires are the hot leads and can be interchanged on the two outer lugs on the machine, the center wire is your neutral and needs to be attached to the center lug( the neutral lug on the machine is almost always silver, the hots are brass color) it's really simple once you know,outer to outer, center wire to center lug.
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∙ 14y agoIf by "3-prong cord" you mean one that will plug into a standard household outlet, then the answer is "you don't" because the dryer cord has 4 prongs for a reason, and also typically runs 220V at much higher amperage because of the heating elements and the electric motor, and a regular outlet is usually only 110V.
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∙ 12y agoRemove the terminal access cover on the back of the dryer. You will notice a terminal strip with three wires on it. The green wire in 4 wire cord should go to the dryer frame, note where it is attached and remove it. Remove the wires from the terminal block. Attache the three wire cord to the terminal block by the same color code as the 4 wire you removed. Now make a bare copper jumper from a piece of scrap wire or use a bonding strap (flat piece of copper with a hole in each end) one may have come with your dryer. This will attache to the white wire at the terminal block and the other end will go to where the green wire was attached to the dryer frame.
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You just moved in your new home and the outlet for the dryer is a 3 prong your dryer is a 4 prong you should you do?
Change either the plug or the cord. The fourth prong is another ground. It would be easier to change the cord.
You are trying to change a 3 prong cord to a 4 prong your new dryer has two green cables attached to the inside of the dryer?
Dryer plug three to fourOpen up the electrical access panel on the back of the dryer. You will see a terminal block with three wires going into it from the plug cord assembly. A red and black and white are now connected to the terminal strip. Look at the position and colours of the existing 3 prong cord and how it is connected. Make a diagram. Coloured wires on the outside terminals white in the center. From the center wire terminal you will see a jumper strap that goes to the frame of the dryer. When installing the four prong plug this jumper is removed completely. The kit should have with it a grounding lug that connects to where the removed grounding strip attached to the frame of the dryer. This is the attachment point for the fourth green ground wire from the new dryer cord assembly.
Is an adapter to go from a 3 prong dryer outlet to a 4 prong dryer cord available for purchase?
I would not recommend trying to use an extension cord for a dryer. the better option is to either buy a longer cord that is properly sized to deal with the extra distance or have an electrician come out and either move the outlet or custom make you a longer cord for your dryer.
What is the extension cord with 3 prong could be used for?
Depends on the size of the wire in the extension cord. The 3 prong is just the hot, neutral, and ground.
What is the most cost efficient and quick way to fix the problem if you have a stove that has a four-prong cord and an outlet that only takes three prongs?
buy a 3 prong cord and plug set at lowes or home depot and change the cord on the appliance.
How do you switch a 3 prong cord to a 4 prong cord on a dryer?
A qualified electrician should make the change to a dryer connection. The best way to cheaply make the change is to change the power cord on the dryer to the three hole standard.
You just moved in your new home and the outlet for the dryer is a 3 prong your dryer is a 4 prong you should you do?
Change either the plug or the cord. The fourth prong is another ground. It would be easier to change the cord.
How do you repair LDE8414ACE Maytag Dryer?
How do the wires connect on a 3 prong electrical cord on the lde8414ace maytag dryer
Who sells 8 ft 3 prong dryer cords?
Under the new electrical code rules three prong dryer cord receptacles and therefore cords are not allowed to be installed. As you are finding out, stores are not carrying them in stock any more. You should consider an upgrade for safety sakes, to a four prong plug cord and change the wall receptacle to a four prong receptacle. There are instructions on how to do this your self on Answers.
You are trying to change a 3 prong cord to a 4 prong your new dryer has two green cables attached to the inside of the dryer?
Dryer plug three to fourOpen up the electrical access panel on the back of the dryer. You will see a terminal block with three wires going into it from the plug cord assembly. A red and black and white are now connected to the terminal strip. Look at the position and colours of the existing 3 prong cord and how it is connected. Make a diagram. Coloured wires on the outside terminals white in the center. From the center wire terminal you will see a jumper strap that goes to the frame of the dryer. When installing the four prong plug this jumper is removed completely. The kit should have with it a grounding lug that connects to where the removed grounding strip attached to the frame of the dryer. This is the attachment point for the fourth green ground wire from the new dryer cord assembly.
Is an adapter to go from a 3 prong dryer outlet to a 4 prong dryer cord available for purchase?
I would not recommend trying to use an extension cord for a dryer. the better option is to either buy a longer cord that is properly sized to deal with the extra distance or have an electrician come out and either move the outlet or custom make you a longer cord for your dryer.
How can you get a 20 foot long or longer 3 prong power cord for your clothes dryer?
As far as I know, you can't. It would be safer to have a new outlet installed closer to the dryer.
Do 3-prong cords have difference requirements.. I want to buy a used stackable washer drying and install it where my old stackable was. If the funking plug fits the outlet - am I good?
All three prong dryer cords should fit all three prong outlets. Dryer and stove plugs are different but as long as someone didn't use one in place of a dryer cord, there isn't a problem.
What is the extension cord with 3 prong could be used for?
Depends on the size of the wire in the extension cord. The 3 prong is just the hot, neutral, and ground.
What is the most cost efficient and quick way to fix the problem if you have a stove that has a four-prong cord and an outlet that only takes three prongs?
buy a 3 prong cord and plug set at lowes or home depot and change the cord on the appliance.
Is it possible to put a 4 prong plug on a dryer that uses a 3 prong plug?
Yes this is possible and for safety's sake highly recommended. Instructions should come with the new cord. Open up the electrical access panel on the back of the dryer. You will see a terminal block with three wires going into it from the plug cord assembly. A red and black and white are now connected to the terminal strip. Look at the position and colours of the existing 3 prong cord and how it is connected. Make a diagram. Coloured wires on the outside terminals white in the centre. From the centre wire terminal you will see a jumper strap that goes to the frame of the dryer. When installing the four prong plug this jumper is removed completely. The kit should have with it a grounding lug that connects to where the removed grounding strip attached to the frame of the dryer. This is the attachment point for the fourth green ground wire from the new dryer cord assembly.
Are there 3 prong to 4 prong adapters for driers?
No, and adapters are not needed. What needs to be done in remove the old three blade dryer plug and install a new four blade cord on the dryer.Dryer plug three to fourInstructions should come with the new cord. Open up the electrical access panel on the back of the dryer. You will see a terminal block with three wires going into it from the plug cord assembly. A red and black and white are now connected to the terminal strip. Look at the position and colours of the existing 3 prong cord and how it is connected. Make a diagram. Coloured wires on the outside terminals white in the center. From the center wire terminal you will see a jumper strap that goes to the frame of the dryer. When installing the four prong plug this jumper is removed completely. The kit should have with it a grounding lug that connects to where the removed grounding strip attached to the frame of the dryer. This is the attachment point for the fourth green ground wire from the new dryer cord assembly.
