changing 4 prong dryer plug to work with 3 prong outlet

carlaacantu · #1 Jul 24, 2007, 06:24 AM

i have a dryer i havent been able to use. i moved into an older house and bought a wall outlet to match the plug thats on the dryer. the problem is, any way i rewire the outlet with given wires it wont work.

Stratmando · Jul 24, 2007, 09:36 AM

New construction and remodel is supposed to be 4 wire.
Red and Black are hots, an go to hots on dryer. The difference between 3 and 4 wire is seperating Neutral from Ground, White is Neutral(carries current) and green is ground(carries no current) Keeps Dryer from becoming live.
To put back to 3 wire, you will have to replace the strap, which ties Neutral and ground to case.
Can you Install 4 wire recepticle instead?



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