3 Prong to 4 Prong Electric Dryer Plug
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My Dryer has a 3 prong to 4 prong plug setup and my dryer is not working right, what am I doing wrong? How to Wire a 3-wire Clothes Dryer: You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric dryer, or a 3-wire or 4-wire outlet. © By: Dave Rongey |
Wiring Diagrams for Electric Clothes Dryers
[ad#block] Electrical Question: My Dryer has a 3 prong to 4 prong plug setup and my dryer is not working right, what am I doing wrong?
I have a 3 prong to a 4 prong dryer plug setup and the heating element is not working.
I need to know what’s wrong.
This electrical wiring question came from a Homeowner.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question.
How to Wire a 3Wire Clothes Dryer
- Wiring a Dryer for a 3-wire or 4-wire cord
- See an electric dryer installation with a typical 220 Volt electric power cord wiring system. You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric dryer, or a 3-wire or 4-wire outlet. Lets look a how the electric dryer is wired and what to do if your cord does not match the plug.
The Following will help you with your Electric Clothes Dryer Problems
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