Electrical Connections for a 240 Volt Dryer Outlet
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How to Wire a 3Wire 240 Volt Dryer Outlet: Connections for the X Y W Wire Terminals of a 240 Volt Dryer Receptacle Outlet. |
Wiring a Dryer Outlet
Electrical Question: I need help wiring a 240 volt outlet for a electric clothes dryer.
- I am putting in a new power outlet in for a 240 volt electric clothes dryer.
- The old dryer was wired direct.
- The new outlet calls for a W, Y, and X wires.
- I have Red, White, and Black wires.
- Where do I put the Red, White, and Black wires on to the outlet?
This electrical wiring question came from: Bob, a Homeowner from Cranston,Rhode Island.
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Thanks for your electrical wiring question Bob.
Electrical Answer:
How to Wire a 3Wire 240 Volt Dryer Outlet
Preparations
Application: Wiring a Dryer Outlet.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best Installed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or Certified Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and connect the 240 volt dryer outlet.
Precaution: Identify the dryer circuit at the electric panel, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working wiring the dryer outlet.
Notice: Wiring a dryer outlet and making the electrical connections should be done according to local and national electrical codes and using approved materials.
Electrical Wiring Configuration for a 240 Volt Electric Dryer Outlet
Wire Connections for X Y W 240Volt Receptacle Dryer Outlets
- The Black Wire attaches to Outlet Terminal X
- The Red Wire attaches to Outlet Terminal Y
- The White Neutral or Green wire or Ground wire attaches to Outlet Terminal W
More about Wiring a 3wire and 4wire Dryer Cord and Outlet
How to Wire a Dryer
3Wire and 4Wire Dryer Outlets
- 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.
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220 Volt Electrical Wiring Diagram
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