Hpw do I change my 3 wire receptacle out to a 4 wire receptacle [Archive]

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avaughn

Feb 13, 2011, 08:26 PM

I had bought a dryer with a 3 wire receptacle and I have a 4 wire receptacle on my outlet how do I change it to the right one so I can use it or is there a nother way

emtdan

Feb 13, 2011, 08:42 PM

I think you mean your dryer has a 3-wire plug on it now.

Actually, in the US your 4 wire receptacle is "the right one." It's the latest as required by Code.

Check the dryers owners manual for installation of the correct cordset.