How do you replace a 220-240 volt plug on a clothes dryer?

Answer 1

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• 1] TURN OFF THE BREAKER [or other power source] ... usually a 2-pole 30-amp breaker or fused disconnect switch
• 2] Unplug your dryer
• 3] Pull the dryer out and look where the present cord set enters the dryer through a connector
• 4] Get a new cord set - exactly like your old one [probably a NEMA 10-30P plug if three prong or NEMA 14-30P plug if four prong]
• 5] Get the tools that fit the fasteners you confront
• 6] Remove the old cord set
• 7] Install the new cord set just like the old one was installed
• 8] Close it up
• 9] Plug it in
• 10] Turn the breaker or disconnect switch back on

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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.