How to Change a Dryer Plug: 4 Prong Plug to a 3 Prong Plug

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024

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  • @user-ow1sn2ot3i
    @user-ow1sn2ot3i Před 11 měsíci +13

    As a 21yo female who didn’t grow up with someone who taught me ANYTHING about appliances/electricity/home maintenance, this helped me tremendously!! Thank you so so much!! 😊

  • @rishha.8562
    @rishha.8562 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you ! 2 years later and this is 100% helpful!!! Thank you!!!

  • @johnhall751
    @johnhall751 Před 11 měsíci +1

    The front and back of the cable line up helped tremendously thank you 😊

  • @irelandkyle1652
    @irelandkyle1652 Před 2 lety +7

    Very great vid. Gave me the confidence to replace the cord. I appreciate you

    • @smartestmover1239
      @smartestmover1239  Před 2 lety +2

      Awesome glad the video helped!

    • @Thatbitchanalol
      @Thatbitchanalol Před rokem

      Omg just the video we needed as there was no color codes on the new 3 prong. Thank you so much this im sure save calling in a professional!!!

  • @vinnyciambriello7826
    @vinnyciambriello7826 Před měsícem +1

    Some electricians told me not to do it, one told me it's perfectly okay. Who do i believe? The idea on no ground wire. I've been told it's not recommended. Love to have your thoughts.

  • @jessenester1760
    @jessenester1760 Před rokem +10

    Rookie. The strain relief is critical!

  • @michaelwagner8060
    @michaelwagner8060 Před rokem +2

    Great view of the work being done!

  • @valhallagaming9083
    @valhallagaming9083 Před 3 měsíci

    I just wanted an adapter, but this is so simple thank you!!

  • @guadalupecoronado2980
    @guadalupecoronado2980 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you 😊 I got my dryer working

  • @williamdillingham5781
    @williamdillingham5781 Před rokem +8

    Why did you ground the neutral wire ??

  • @Robert-yp9zs
    @Robert-yp9zs Před rokem +16

    Not installing the wire strain bracket is not a good idea! Now, there is nothing protecting the connections from getting pulled on, and potentially coming loose. The lip of the strain bracket is supposed to go on the inner side of the wire hole, so it takes the strain when the wire is pulled, not the terminal connections.

    • @niner4life.155
      @niner4life.155 Před rokem +3

      I would tend to agree but at the same time the location of the power cord is a no traffic zone so the chances of that cord getting pulled on is slim to nill

    • @N8Dulcimer
      @N8Dulcimer Před rokem

      I don't know what would be pulling on the cord behind my dryer, but is there any reason you couldn't just duct tape the cord to the external backside of the dryer?

    • @niner4life.155
      @niner4life.155 Před rokem +1

      @@N8Dulcimer you could if you think there is going to be any chance if traffic behind the dryer

    • @N8Dulcimer
      @N8Dulcimer Před rokem +2

      @@niner4life.155 no but I could imagine accidentally dropping something behind it that might bump the cord. Still seems like I could just tape the cord into place rather than buying the little fastener that mine didnt come with if I was concerned.

    • @djcdubb
      @djcdubb Před 11 měsíci

      Buzzkill. Overkill

  • @Pamjay22
    @Pamjay22 Před 2 lety +10

    Where can i get that ground thing like the gold kinda steel

  • @barsar1701
    @barsar1701 Před 7 měsíci

    Bro you saved our life thanks a lot!!

  • @fauxgirl2197
    @fauxgirl2197 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I went from
    A GE profile to whirlpool cabrio platinum. However the 4 prong green cord does not reach the green screw on back . I have 2 whites in middle , black and red on side. But the green doesn’t reach . Can we move the green screw closer ? Or should I get a whirlpool cord that has circle hooks???

    • @fauxgirl2197
      @fauxgirl2197 Před 6 měsíci

      Is whirlpool cord green wire prong longer ? I saw one on Amazon . That cord has circles at end . Ours has fork like.
      Can we move the the green screw to a hole to another location on back of machine to get it closer ??

  • @williamsantore3557
    @williamsantore3557 Před rokem +4

    Where can I get the ground strap. I have the same dryer and it didn’t come with it.

    • @goby999
      @goby999 Před rokem +1

      Google "GE/Haier/Hotpoint Ground Strap" and you'll find one.

  • @kymberlydawn1445
    @kymberlydawn1445 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I hope someone knowledgeable sees this and can help me... I bought an old dryer that originally had a 3 prong cord, the previous owners changed the cord to a 4 prong. I have a 3 prong outlet so I am changing it back to a 3 prong. Apparently they lost the ground tab used for the original 3 prong. What can I use to replace that little metal tab?? Any advice will help. Thank you

    • @jray7683
      @jray7683 Před 10 měsíci +1

      You don’t need that piece as your not using a 4 prong plug anymore. That was for the ground. Older wire houses were not on a closed Ground Loop

  • @Dx916x
    @Dx916x Před měsícem

    Shouldn’t that ground strap had been removed when they were running the 4 wires with the green wire running to it.

  • @aiepicpixelstudio
    @aiepicpixelstudio Před 6 měsíci +1

    What about a 3 prong plug with the regular plugs 3 prong plugs that’s now installed in the newer homes like front load?

    • @CM-yw3eg
      @CM-yw3eg Před 2 měsíci +1

      Sounds like you're talking about a front load washer? If that's the case, it is a 120V not 240V (which is what an electric dryer is.) In your case with a normal three prong plug, the thinner blade is the hot wire, wider 'spatula' blade is neutral, and third cylinder blade is ground. Your home may have the older outlets with no space for the ground blade. You could either go to trouble and expense of adding a ground wire from panel to outlet or simply use a 3 prong to 2 prong 120V adapter. It's not ideal but perfectly fine.

    • @aiepicpixelstudio
      @aiepicpixelstudio Před 2 měsíci

      @@CM-yw3eg Thank you

  • @loriesmith7851
    @loriesmith7851 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I have a question.my dryer is a 3 prong plug and my landlord bought a 4 prong plug to attach my 3 prong wires to the 4 prong plug. On my dryer is a green already connected but is it safe for him to attach the 3 wires to the 4 prong plug. Im not sure if im understood but im spooked because i dont want a fire. He actually spliced the wires and attached to the 4 prong plug. I wish i could post a picture. The top prong is green. But my cord has not color. Im kind of freaking is this safe

  • @vilsonpinto7718
    @vilsonpinto7718 Před 2 měsíci

    What's up friend! I have a GE DRYER, and I think the previous owner had this DRYES change to 110V.
    1) How can I check if this GE dryer is a 220v?
    2)How can I swap it back to 220V?
    3) Would you have a video showing how I can check all these information?
    4) model is GE dryer
    Mod # GTDP301EL1WS
    SeR. # VV740839A
    TKX

  • @brownpride5125
    @brownpride5125 Před 5 měsíci

    What happened if for some reason you put the red one on the black spot??

  • @vernwilson1199
    @vernwilson1199 Před měsícem

    Should have been the discussion about the color of wires what they mean what they're function is positive negative whatever. Also why not use an adapter.

  • @edwardkalfredsr5455
    @edwardkalfredsr5455 Před 7 měsíci

    What do you do if it’s the reverse way. 3 to a 4 into the wall

  • @amandal.wegerlmt9751
    @amandal.wegerlmt9751 Před rokem

    OMG! I've been struggling with a few stackable that looks identical to the one you just showed and that dumb f#@$ing bracket just don't fit I've been losing my mind over this bracket. Just happily threw it into to garbage for a solid 3 points.

  • @tomandeleea6705
    @tomandeleea6705 Před 10 měsíci

    If you installed it with the bottom of the plug facing you, would it still work?

  • @user-ho8pq1np9h
    @user-ho8pq1np9h Před rokem

    This video is so helpful! If the ground wire bracket (brass piece) is not connected/ used, will it cause the dryer not to work?

    • @haroldkahl4610
      @haroldkahl4610 Před 11 měsíci +1

      The dryer would still work without the ground strap connected but this will create a safety hazard. If there is a fault from a hot wire to the chassis of the dryer, the ground strap, if installed, would cause the breaker to trip. Without it you could get shocked.

  • @timparrott8090
    @timparrott8090 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you very much

  • @epyedits7713
    @epyedits7713 Před 2 lety

    Hi I’m connecting a 4 prong to my dryer. When I opened it up there is a white cord and another green/yellow cord. How do I connect it? Thanks my dryer is a kenmore. I followed the directions that is posted on the dryer. But I forgot which wire whether it’s the white or yellow/green connected to the ground.

    • @bikerguitardude
      @bikerguitardude Před 2 lety +1

      Yellow green. That is European earth/ ground. 👍

  • @josephinebonney5697
    @josephinebonney5697 Před 2 lety +2

    Muncho gracias

  • @pinkeye459
    @pinkeye459 Před 11 měsíci

    I need to know for this brand. I have a four prong. Red on red, white on yellow, black on black, green on green. Is that how it goes?

    • @CM-yw3eg
      @CM-yw3eg Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, black and red wires are hot or load wires, each carrying 120V out of phase with each other to create the required 240V for dryer. The white (or yellow) is neutral wire taking voltage back to panel to complete circuit. And green is ground as a safety. So yes, black to black, red to red, white to white (or yellow), and green to green.

  • @Jessen2204
    @Jessen2204 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you 🙏

  • @bigden31
    @bigden31 Před 11 měsíci

    Flat side DOWN on the screw bracket!

  • @TRlBALx
    @TRlBALx Před rokem

    Does it matter which outside wires connect to the outside connections?

  • @franciscojlucas6158
    @franciscojlucas6158 Před 5 měsíci

    Why does it be to be grounded twice

  • @dondibyrse8808
    @dondibyrse8808 Před rokem

    I have a Kenmore Elite dryer I have a white cord where does that go please?

  • @stormiecutbirth8995
    @stormiecutbirth8995 Před 8 měsíci

    I don't have a brass piece for the ground

    • @gannonw4362
      @gannonw4362 Před 6 měsíci

      Did it still work?? I’m having same issue

  • @dmacosta1
    @dmacosta1 Před 2 lety +1

    thank you

  • @Brisav22
    @Brisav22 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m missing the gold ground strip. Where can I buy it?

  • @nxtgenjmar
    @nxtgenjmar Před 2 lety

    Nvm bro appreciate it

  • @bikerguitardude
    @bikerguitardude Před 2 lety +1

    You really should have replaced that strain relief

    • @Liondapter
      @Liondapter Před 2 lety +1

      Absolutely .... UL Listed components are tested and approved as packaged. Especially needed if you are switching to 3 prong since a short to the dryer housing could lead to a shock of the user.

    • @smartestmover1239
      @smartestmover1239  Před 2 lety

      Yes what he said.

  • @johnogden4028
    @johnogden4028 Před 9 měsíci

    Only provlem is not putting the bracket for strain releif is a code violation in most states. Don't post things and bot do it to code. Your video is dangerous and if your home burns up or the person who trusted you knew what you are doing, home burns, your negligence could cause fire claim to be denied. This also puts you liable for a potential lawsuit. Go buy another clamp or don't do the job

    • @francosepulveda8438
      @francosepulveda8438 Před 8 měsíci

      You mean replace the outlet for a four prong outlet (14-50R maybe) but then change the breaker in the main panel to a 20 amps breaker to protect the washer and still properly grounded and safe. I am not an electrician but I am a huge fan of "grounding things". I believe this setup that I just talked about is not going to be a problem with the "code".