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It's probably more difficult than you might expect.
I'm assuming you have a NEMA 5-15R outlet, and you want to plug in a dryer that has a NEMA 14-30P plug at the end of its electric cable.
The NEMA 5-15R outlet is by far the most common type of outlet in North America.
It has two flat slots (hot and neutral), and a round safety ground hole.
It is rated for 15 A and 125 V.
On the other hand, most electric clothes dryers have an electric cable with a NEMA 14-30P plug on the end.
It has two flat slots (2 hots from 2 different phases, each one 120 V from neutral, and each one rated at 30 A), an L slot (neutral), and a round safety plug.
It is possible for an electrician to "fish" a electric cable carrying the necessary phases through the wall from the fuse box to that outlet, and then pull the old outlet and install a new outlet.
If one merely did that last part -- pulled the old outlet and placed a new outlet -- without the proper electrical cables in the wall behind it, then the dryer would probably blow the fuse at the fusebox every time it was turned on.
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∙ 13y agoShort answer: No
A standard outlet is 120v and can safety provide about 15 amps. A dryer is 240v at about 30 amps. Also the typical 12-14 gauge wiring is not suitable to carry the current to power a dryer. If you did wire a dryer to a 120v plug most likely the dryer would work but provide very small amount of heat.
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Are stackable washer dryers available to fit a regular wall plug or do they require a special outlet?
Usually a stackable washer and dryer system will need a special outlet. Dryers usually run on a 220 outlet so they will need a special outlet installed where you plan to place your washer and dryer.
Can you change a dryer plug to fit a regular wall plug?
Different plugs are designed so that you can't plug an appliance into the wrong voltage. A dryer is usually 220-240 Volts and your standard outlet is 110-120 Volts. You can't do what you suggest.
How do you dedicate a wall outlet?
A dedicated wall outlet is the only one on the circuit.
Can a hot neutral reverse plug cause a fire?
A reversal of the hot and neutral wires in a wall outlet may not cause a fire, since there is no electrical connection between them. There is a potential for a fire when a device, equipped with a three prong plug, is inserted into this improperly wired outlet. The use of outlet status plugs with luminous indicators help identify improperly wired outlets.
Should an all-in-one scanner be plugged into the wall outlet?
No reason not to as long as the wall outlet is the correct voltage. most are designed to be plugged into a 110v outlet.
Who sells 8 ft 3 prong dryer cords?
Under the new electrical code rules three prong dryer cord receptacles and therefore cords are not allowed to be installed. As you are finding out, stores are not carrying them in stock any more. You should consider an upgrade for safety sakes, to a four prong plug cord and change the wall receptacle to a four prong receptacle. There are instructions on how to do this your self on Answers.
Have a wall outlet that when you turn the light switch on the outlet has no power need help?
Change the wall outlets
Are stackable washer dryers available to fit a regular wall plug or do they require a special outlet?
Usually a stackable washer and dryer system will need a special outlet. Dryers usually run on a 220 outlet so they will need a special outlet installed where you plan to place your washer and dryer.
Can you change a dryer plug to fit a regular wall plug?
Different plugs are designed so that you can't plug an appliance into the wrong voltage. A dryer is usually 220-240 Volts and your standard outlet is 110-120 Volts. You can't do what you suggest.
What is the purpose of the hair dryer?
Often times when people put down their hair dryers, the area they place them in is wet. A hair dryer holder makes it so that your electrical hair dryer does not get water in it and electrocute the person or short circuit your wall outlet.
What is the purpose of a hair dryer holder?
Often times when people put down their hair dryers, the area they place them in is wet. A hair dryer holder makes it so that your electrical hair dryer does not get water in it and electrocute the person or short circuit your wall outlet.
How do you disconnect dryer wires outlet for good?
Remove the breaker in main panel and either remove wires from main panel or cap off wires with wirenuts and label for possible future application. Put a breaker filler strip in hole left by missing breaker. At outlet you can just leave outlet or remove from wall and repair hole in wall. If you remove outlet and leave wires in wall it is best to totally remove wire from main panel.
How do you dedicate a wall outlet?
A dedicated wall outlet is the only one on the circuit.
What does wall charger mean?
A charger (like cable - plugs into an outlet) and charges from an outlet on the wall...?
Can a hot neutral reverse plug cause a fire?
A reversal of the hot and neutral wires in a wall outlet may not cause a fire, since there is no electrical connection between them. There is a potential for a fire when a device, equipped with a three prong plug, is inserted into this improperly wired outlet. The use of outlet status plugs with luminous indicators help identify improperly wired outlets.
Should an all-in-one scanner be plugged into the wall outlet?
No reason not to as long as the wall outlet is the correct voltage. most are designed to be plugged into a 110v outlet.
What allows you to plug your computer into a standard wall outlet?
an AC Adapter allows you to plug your computer into a standard wall outlet
