3 Prong to 4 Prong Electric Dryer Plug

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.

Wiring Diagrams for Electric Clothes Dryers
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 3-wire 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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220 Volt Wiring Diagram

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Home electrical wiring includes 110 volt outlets and 220 volt outlets and receptacles which are common place in every home. See how electrical outlets for the home are wired.

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