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in back of dryer u should have a block with three wires 2 blacks 1 green the one u are trying to wire up should have 2 black 1 green 1 white the white and green wire go in the midle post of the block on the dryer and the other 2 wires go to the out side posts of the block

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Two wires are hot and are usually Red and Black. Connect the white wire to neutral and green wire to ground.

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What is a 30A dryer cord?

A 30 amp dryer cord is the cord that comes attached to new clothes dryer. It is used to transfer the voltage from the wall receptacle to the dryer appliance. Earlier model dryers used to be hard wired directly from the distribution panel to the dryer. Hard wiring is no longer the case as people wanted to take there appliances with them when they moved from one home to another. New homes are now wired with 30 amp receptacles situated in the wall alcove where the dryer is to be situated. This allows the home owner to plug in the dryer without the hiring of an electrician to legally make the connection. Dryers that have been previously been hard wired can be upgraded with a 30 amp cord kit that can be purchased at any hardware store. Following the instructions included with the kits, any home owner can make the conversion and then connect their dryer into the dryer receptacle.


What is an appliance cord?

An appliance cord is the power cord that must be plugged into an electric outlet before a small electric appliance such as a toaster, steam iron, hand mixer, or radio will work.


Does electric work when power cord is not attached to device?

NO.It can't.


Is an adapter to go from a 3 prong dryer outlet to a 4 prong dryer cord available for purchase?

I would not recommend trying to use an extension cord for a dryer. the better option is to either buy a longer cord that is properly sized to deal with the extra distance or have an electrician come out and either move the outlet or custom make you a longer cord for your dryer.


Can you convert 4 prong dryer cord to 3 prong?

Probably not. The reason is the amperage required by the electric range. They typically require 50 amp whereas a dryer normally only requires 30 amp. Therefore, the wiring feeding the dryer is not large enough to support an electric range. Your range should be wired with #6 or 8 gauge wire, whereas your dryer is likely only wired with # 10 gauge which will not carry 50 amps.

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What size wire should be used for a clothes dryer on a 30AMP circuit?

In Europe we would like to see that on 6mm square conductors


What is a 30A dryer cord?

A 30 amp dryer cord is the cord that comes attached to new clothes dryer. It is used to transfer the voltage from the wall receptacle to the dryer appliance. Earlier model dryers used to be hard wired directly from the distribution panel to the dryer. Hard wiring is no longer the case as people wanted to take there appliances with them when they moved from one home to another. New homes are now wired with 30 amp receptacles situated in the wall alcove where the dryer is to be situated. This allows the home owner to plug in the dryer without the hiring of an electrician to legally make the connection. Dryers that have been previously been hard wired can be upgraded with a 30 amp cord kit that can be purchased at any hardware store. Following the instructions included with the kits, any home owner can make the conversion and then connect their dryer into the dryer receptacle.


How does electric get in to your TV?

Through the power cord that you plug into the wall.


How do you switch a 3 prong cord to a 4 prong cord on a dryer?

A qualified electrician should make the change to a dryer connection. The best way to cheaply make the change is to change the power cord on the dryer to the three hole standard.


How do you put a longer cord on your dryer?

There are many ways in which you could put a longer cord on your dryer. You could put an extension cord on it.


What is an appliance cord?

An appliance cord is the power cord that must be plugged into an electric outlet before a small electric appliance such as a toaster, steam iron, hand mixer, or radio will work.


Does electric work when power cord is not attached to device?

NO.It can't.


What size machine screws fit the power cord of a dryer?

FOR YOUR PRTECTION ,IT IS SAFER TO JUST GET ANOTHER DRYER OR TAKE DRYER WITH YOU AND TRY VARIES SCREWS IF IT IS WORTH ALL THE TROUBLE. H OPE THIS POST HELPED OUT


How can you get a 20 foot long or longer 3 prong power cord for your clothes dryer?

As far as I know, you can't. It would be safer to have a new outlet installed closer to the dryer.


Do all electric mowers have a power cord, and what is the maximum cord length available?

Most electric mowers today are battery powered. Twenty years ago all electric mowers had cords, but they were too risky with the possibility of the user accidentally mowing over the electric cord and electrocuting themselves.


What causes umbilical cord to attach on side of placenta?

The umbilical cord connects to the Placenta once it is in form to attach


Is an adapter to go from a 3 prong dryer outlet to a 4 prong dryer cord available for purchase?

I would not recommend trying to use an extension cord for a dryer. the better option is to either buy a longer cord that is properly sized to deal with the extra distance or have an electrician come out and either move the outlet or custom make you a longer cord for your dryer.