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    brenn Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 2, 2011, 01:13 PM
    Need help / for dryer
    The cord to the dryer is backwards l then, / and I don't know where to find adapter for the cord so it would be a standard outlet . From 220v to 110v I'm so confused about how to find here in waukesha wi... Where to go to find adapter ,all solutions I greatley appreciate
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    Oct 2, 2011, 01:23 PM
    How does the end of the electric cord coming from the dryer looks like? How many little sticks does it have?
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    Oct 2, 2011, 02:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by brenn View Post
    The cord to the dryer is backwards l then, / and I don't know where to find adapter for the cord so it would be a standard outlet . From 220v to 110v I'm so confused about how to find here in waukesha wi... Where to go to find adapter ,all solutions I greatley appreciate
    There is NO "adapter". It is either 120v or 120/240V (commonly called "220" by lay people).

    Which do you have?
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    Oct 2, 2011, 02:18 PM
    I'm sure you have a 220v plug, all you need to do its change the outlet to match your plug. You can find a outlet at any home depot store or electricall store
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    Oct 2, 2011, 08:28 PM
    Is this a gas dryer with a 120volt power supply cord? If so you cannot use the existing 220volt dryer outlet without changing the wiring and the plug
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    Oct 3, 2011, 08:27 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by rodri View Post
    I'm sure you have a 220v plug, all you need to do its change the outlet to match your plug. You can find a outlet at any home depot store or electricall store
    This is not correct. You change the cord to match the wall receptacle, NOT the other way around.
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    Oct 3, 2011, 12:21 PM
    And the appliance at the end of the cord that matches the voltage in the outlet.

    Or you change the voltage in the outlet, by changing the circuit breaker and outlet to match the voltage and amperage needed.

    Usually going from a 30 amp dryer to a 20 Amp 120 volt receptacle only needs both. Going from a 20 to 30 amp circuit requires all new wire also.
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