Replacing Dryer Cord 4 Prong

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Replacing dryer cord 4 prong.

The national electrical code currently requires 4 prong dryer outlets in all new home construction. If you will be calling an electrician to install the cord it may be cheaper for you to buy the 4 prong dryer cord beforehand. Unfortunately though most of the older homes don t offer the convenience of a 4 prong dryer outlet forcing the tenant or owner to change the cord on their dryer back a 3 prong model. If you have the related but opposite situation an older dryer with a three prong cord but a newer house with a four slot outlet it is equally easy to replace an old cord with a new four prong cord that will fit a four slot outlet.

Place the unit where it is to be installed leaving the back exposed to be safe. Installing a four prong cord to fit a four slot outlet. Connect the white cord wire to the center neutral terminal. If you re simply dead set on changing a 4 prong to 3 prong dryer cord you can hire a professional electrician to come out and replace the outlet in your home.

Slide the new cord into the dryer chassis through the strain relief clamp that held the old cord. The switch to a 4 prong outlet was due to a flaw in the 3 prong outlet design. If replacing a 3 prong cord attach the two outer conductors to the two outer terminals. Connect the green cord wire to the ground screw.

A 3 prong dryer cord was the standard for dryers prior to 2000. Install the new 4 prong cord by inserting the loose wire end through the hole in the dryer s back panel and making the following connections. Most of the steps described above will be the same. This may save you around 40 dollars depending on what the electrician will charge for a new power cord.

Connect the new 4 prong cord. 4 wire power cord installation laundry dryer. This video will take you through the step by step process so you can start using the money features your lg dryer has to offer.