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Wiring a Dryer Outlet
Electrical Question How can I wire a 30amp 125/250volt Dryer Outlet?
- I have a 30a 125/250v dryer outlet I want to install.
- There is an existing 30amp Surface Mount dryer outlet is in my laundry room.
- I want to replace it with a 30amp 125/250volt Flush Mount outlet.
- The wiring diagram warns to not use it with grounded circuit, but the surface mount outlet has four wires, red, black, white and bare ground wire.
This electrical wiring question came from Howard, in Waco, Texas.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Howard.
Wiring a 4Wire Dryer Outlet
Application: 4 Wire 30 Amp 250 Volt Dryer Outlet.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best Installed by a Licensed 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 4-wire 240 volt dryer receptacle outlet.
Precaution: Identify the dryer circuit at the electric panel, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working on the wiring of the dryer outlet.
Notice: Wiring a dryer receptacle and making the electrical connections should be done through the local building authority, according to local and national electrical codes and using approved materials.
How to Convert a Surface Mount Dryer Outlet to a Flush Mount
- A 4Wire 30 Amp 250 Volt Flush Mount Dryer Receptacle Outlet should be compatible with your 4wire dryer cord configuration which includes the required ground wire.
- To install a flush mount outlet the electrical circuit wiring must be a Type-NM cable, or an approved conduit which will need to be installed inside the wall.
- Keep in mind that the flush mounted outlet must be installed in an approved electrical box that is properly installed along with the dryer circuit cable
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