Electric dryer plug [duplicate]
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Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
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How do I connect a dryer with a four prong plug to a three prong socket for a Maytag electric dryer?
Is there a converter plug that goes from 4 prong to 3 prong outlet?
electrical dryer
asked Jan 6 at 0:39
William Harley WoodWilliam Harley Wood
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marked as duplicate by isherwood, Tyson, Machavity, Daniel Griscom, Retired Master Electrician Jan 11 at 20:43
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Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
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How do I connect a dryer with a four prong plug to a three prong socket for a Maytag electric dryer?
Is there a converter plug that goes from 4 prong to 3 prong outlet?
electrical dryer
asked Jan 6 at 0:39
William Harley WoodWilliam Harley Wood
63
marked as duplicate by isherwood, Tyson, Machavity, Daniel Griscom, Retired Master Electrician Jan 11 at 20:43
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Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 3:55
Can you turn the breaker off, take the front cover off the outlet (remove the screw between the prongs), and post a photo of the insides please?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 19:42
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This question already has an answer here:
Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
3 answers
How do I connect a dryer with a four prong plug to a three prong socket for a Maytag electric dryer?
Is there a converter plug that goes from 4 prong to 3 prong outlet?
electrical dryer
asked Jan 6 at 0:39
William Harley WoodWilliam Harley Wood
63
This question already has an answer here:
Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
3 answers
How do I connect a dryer with a four prong plug to a three prong socket for a Maytag electric dryer?
Is there a converter plug that goes from 4 prong to 3 prong outlet?
This question already has an answer here:
Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
3 answers
electrical dryer
electrical dryer
asked Jan 6 at 0:39
William Harley WoodWilliam Harley Wood
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asked Jan 6 at 0:39
William Harley WoodWilliam Harley Wood
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edited Jan 6 at 19:21
William Harley Wood
asked Jan 6 at 0:39
William Harley WoodWilliam Harley Wood
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asked Jan 6 at 0:39
William Harley WoodWilliam Harley Wood
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asked Jan 6 at 0:39
William Harley WoodWilliam Harley Wood
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marked as duplicate by isherwood, Tyson, Machavity, Daniel Griscom, Retired Master Electrician Jan 11 at 20:43
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marked as duplicate by isherwood, Tyson, Machavity, Daniel Griscom, Retired Master Electrician Jan 11 at 20:43
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Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 3:55
Can you turn the breaker off, take the front cover off the outlet (remove the screw between the prongs), and post a photo of the insides please?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 19:42
add a comment |
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Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 3:55
Can you turn the breaker off, take the front cover off the outlet (remove the screw between the prongs), and post a photo of the insides please?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 19:42
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Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 3:55
Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 3:55
Can you turn the breaker off, take the front cover off the outlet (remove the screw between the prongs), and post a photo of the insides please?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 19:42
Can you turn the breaker off, take the front cover off the outlet (remove the screw between the prongs), and post a photo of the insides please?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 19:42
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There are two solutions:
- Change the receptacle
The existing receptacle (NEMA 10-30) can be replaced with a new 4-wire receptacle (NEMA 14-30). The catch is that you need to add a ground wire to do this. If the existing wiring is in metal conduit then may be able to use that as a ground path. If the dryer receptacle is in the same room as your main breaker panel then it is easy enough to run a new cable. But if it is "elsewhere" then it may be a bit more complicated. You may be able to retrofit a ground wire to solve the problem.
- Change the plug
Most dryers can be adapted to a 3-wire cable/plug by replacing the cable/plug and connecting neutral and ground. However, this is not as safe as changing the receptacle and not recommended. There are certain fault scenarios where this could leave you vulnerable to dangerous voltage that would not happen with the new 4-wire receptacle.
For some more info, take a look at:
Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
Issues with 4 Prong to 3 Prong Conversion
answered Jan 6 at 0:55
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
7,4661030
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
Jan 6 at 3:37
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@isherwood I hear you. Find an exact duplicate. The one you linked to (which is one of the ones I linked to for more info.) is "3 prong dryer, 4 prong socket". This question is the reverse "4 prong dryer, 3 prong socket". The other one I linked is a bit more complicated because it was in a rental and 4-prong cord already removed. If you can find an exact duplicate (there very likely is one somewhere) then I'll agree with you.
– manassehkatz
Jan 6 at 3:49
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There are two solutions:
- Change the receptacle
The existing receptacle (NEMA 10-30) can be replaced with a new 4-wire receptacle (NEMA 14-30). The catch is that you need to add a ground wire to do this. If the existing wiring is in metal conduit then may be able to use that as a ground path. If the dryer receptacle is in the same room as your main breaker panel then it is easy enough to run a new cable. But if it is "elsewhere" then it may be a bit more complicated. You may be able to retrofit a ground wire to solve the problem.
- Change the plug
Most dryers can be adapted to a 3-wire cable/plug by replacing the cable/plug and connecting neutral and ground. However, this is not as safe as changing the receptacle and not recommended. There are certain fault scenarios where this could leave you vulnerable to dangerous voltage that would not happen with the new 4-wire receptacle.
For some more info, take a look at:
Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
Issues with 4 Prong to 3 Prong Conversion
answered Jan 6 at 0:55
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
7,4661030
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
Jan 6 at 3:37
1
@isherwood I hear you. Find an exact duplicate. The one you linked to (which is one of the ones I linked to for more info.) is "3 prong dryer, 4 prong socket". This question is the reverse "4 prong dryer, 3 prong socket". The other one I linked is a bit more complicated because it was in a rental and 4-prong cord already removed. If you can find an exact duplicate (there very likely is one somewhere) then I'll agree with you.
– manassehkatz
Jan 6 at 3:49
add a comment |
There are two solutions:
- Change the receptacle
The existing receptacle (NEMA 10-30) can be replaced with a new 4-wire receptacle (NEMA 14-30). The catch is that you need to add a ground wire to do this. If the existing wiring is in metal conduit then may be able to use that as a ground path. If the dryer receptacle is in the same room as your main breaker panel then it is easy enough to run a new cable. But if it is "elsewhere" then it may be a bit more complicated. You may be able to retrofit a ground wire to solve the problem.
- Change the plug
Most dryers can be adapted to a 3-wire cable/plug by replacing the cable/plug and connecting neutral and ground. However, this is not as safe as changing the receptacle and not recommended. There are certain fault scenarios where this could leave you vulnerable to dangerous voltage that would not happen with the new 4-wire receptacle.
For some more info, take a look at:
Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
Issues with 4 Prong to 3 Prong Conversion
answered Jan 6 at 0:55
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
7,4661030
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
Jan 6 at 3:37
1
@isherwood I hear you. Find an exact duplicate. The one you linked to (which is one of the ones I linked to for more info.) is "3 prong dryer, 4 prong socket". This question is the reverse "4 prong dryer, 3 prong socket". The other one I linked is a bit more complicated because it was in a rental and 4-prong cord already removed. If you can find an exact duplicate (there very likely is one somewhere) then I'll agree with you.
– manassehkatz
Jan 6 at 3:49
add a comment |
There are two solutions:
- Change the receptacle
The existing receptacle (NEMA 10-30) can be replaced with a new 4-wire receptacle (NEMA 14-30). The catch is that you need to add a ground wire to do this. If the existing wiring is in metal conduit then may be able to use that as a ground path. If the dryer receptacle is in the same room as your main breaker panel then it is easy enough to run a new cable. But if it is "elsewhere" then it may be a bit more complicated. You may be able to retrofit a ground wire to solve the problem.
- Change the plug
Most dryers can be adapted to a 3-wire cable/plug by replacing the cable/plug and connecting neutral and ground. However, this is not as safe as changing the receptacle and not recommended. There are certain fault scenarios where this could leave you vulnerable to dangerous voltage that would not happen with the new 4-wire receptacle.
For some more info, take a look at:
Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
Issues with 4 Prong to 3 Prong Conversion
answered Jan 6 at 0:55
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
7,4661030
There are two solutions:
- Change the receptacle
The existing receptacle (NEMA 10-30) can be replaced with a new 4-wire receptacle (NEMA 14-30). The catch is that you need to add a ground wire to do this. If the existing wiring is in metal conduit then may be able to use that as a ground path. If the dryer receptacle is in the same room as your main breaker panel then it is easy enough to run a new cable. But if it is "elsewhere" then it may be a bit more complicated. You may be able to retrofit a ground wire to solve the problem.
- Change the plug
Most dryers can be adapted to a 3-wire cable/plug by replacing the cable/plug and connecting neutral and ground. However, this is not as safe as changing the receptacle and not recommended. There are certain fault scenarios where this could leave you vulnerable to dangerous voltage that would not happen with the new 4-wire receptacle.
For some more info, take a look at:
Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
Issues with 4 Prong to 3 Prong Conversion
answered Jan 6 at 0:55
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
7,4661030
answered Jan 6 at 0:55
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
7,4661030
answered Jan 6 at 0:55
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
7,4661030
answered Jan 6 at 0:55
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
7,4661030
7,4661030
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
Jan 6 at 3:37
1
@isherwood I hear you. Find an exact duplicate. The one you linked to (which is one of the ones I linked to for more info.) is "3 prong dryer, 4 prong socket". This question is the reverse "4 prong dryer, 3 prong socket". The other one I linked is a bit more complicated because it was in a rental and 4-prong cord already removed. If you can find an exact duplicate (there very likely is one somewhere) then I'll agree with you.
– manassehkatz
Jan 6 at 3:49
add a comment |
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
Jan 6 at 3:37
1
@isherwood I hear you. Find an exact duplicate. The one you linked to (which is one of the ones I linked to for more info.) is "3 prong dryer, 4 prong socket". This question is the reverse "4 prong dryer, 3 prong socket". The other one I linked is a bit more complicated because it was in a rental and 4-prong cord already removed. If you can find an exact duplicate (there very likely is one somewhere) then I'll agree with you.
– manassehkatz
Jan 6 at 3:49
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
Jan 6 at 3:37
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
Jan 6 at 3:37
1
1
@isherwood I hear you. Find an exact duplicate. The one you linked to (which is one of the ones I linked to for more info.) is "3 prong dryer, 4 prong socket". This question is the reverse "4 prong dryer, 3 prong socket". The other one I linked is a bit more complicated because it was in a rental and 4-prong cord already removed. If you can find an exact duplicate (there very likely is one somewhere) then I'll agree with you.
– manassehkatz
Jan 6 at 3:49
@isherwood I hear you. Find an exact duplicate. The one you linked to (which is one of the ones I linked to for more info.) is "3 prong dryer, 4 prong socket". This question is the reverse "4 prong dryer, 3 prong socket". The other one I linked is a bit more complicated because it was in a rental and 4-prong cord already removed. If you can find an exact duplicate (there very likely is one somewhere) then I'll agree with you.
– manassehkatz
Jan 6 at 3:49
add a comment |
1
Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 3:55
Can you turn the breaker off, take the front cover off the outlet (remove the screw between the prongs), and post a photo of the insides please?
– ThreePhaseEel
Jan 6 at 19:42