Electric dryer plug
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?
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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?
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Possible duplicate of Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
– isherwood
56 mins ago
Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
37 mins ago
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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
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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
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Possible duplicate of Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
– isherwood
56 mins ago
Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
37 mins ago
add a comment |
Possible duplicate of Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
– isherwood
56 mins ago
Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
37 mins ago
Possible duplicate of Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
– isherwood
56 mins ago
Possible duplicate of Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
– isherwood
56 mins ago
Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
37 mins ago
Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
37 mins ago
add a comment |
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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 3 hours ago
manassehkatz
7,2181030
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
56 mins ago
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
43 mins ago
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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 3 hours ago
manassehkatz
7,2181030
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
56 mins ago
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
43 mins ago
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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 3 hours ago
manassehkatz
7,2181030
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
56 mins ago
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
43 mins ago
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 3 hours ago
manassehkatz
7,2181030
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 3 hours ago
manassehkatz
7,2181030
answered 3 hours ago
manassehkatz
7,2181030
answered 3 hours ago
manassehkatz
7,2181030
answered 3 hours ago
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Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
56 mins ago
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
43 mins ago
add a comment |
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
56 mins ago
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
43 mins ago
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
56 mins ago
Rather than answering questions repeatedly, just do the close vote.
– isherwood
56 mins ago
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
43 mins ago
@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
43 mins ago
add a comment |
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Possible duplicate of Dryer Outlet - 4 prong to 3 prong
– isherwood
56 mins ago
Can you post a photo of the inside of the outlet box for the dryer outlet?
– ThreePhaseEel
37 mins ago