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!! 😊
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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???
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 ??
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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".
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!! 😊
Thank you ! 2 years later and this is 100% helpful!!! Thank you!!!
The front and back of the cable line up helped tremendously thank you 😊
Very great vid. Gave me the confidence to replace the cord. I appreciate you
Awesome glad the video helped!
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!!!
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.
Rookie. The strain relief is critical!
Great view of the work being done!
I just wanted an adapter, but this is so simple thank you!!
Thank you 😊 I got my dryer working
Why did you ground the neutral wire ??
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.
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
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?
@@N8Dulcimer you could if you think there is going to be any chance if traffic behind the dryer
@@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.
Buzzkill. Overkill
Where can i get that ground thing like the gold kinda steel
That’s my question as well
Bro you saved our life thanks a lot!!
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???
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 ??
Where can I get the ground strap. I have the same dryer and it didn’t come with it.
Google "GE/Haier/Hotpoint Ground Strap" and you'll find one.
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
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
Shouldn’t that ground strap had been removed when they were running the 4 wires with the green wire running to it.
What about a 3 prong plug with the regular plugs 3 prong plugs that’s now installed in the newer homes like front load?
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.
@@CM-yw3eg Thank you
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
Any updates on your situation/what you ended up doing?
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
What happened if for some reason you put the red one on the black spot??
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.
What do you do if it’s the reverse way. 3 to a 4 into the wall
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.
If you installed it with the bottom of the plug facing you, would it still work?
This video is so helpful! If the ground wire bracket (brass piece) is not connected/ used, will it cause the dryer not to work?
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.
Thank you very much
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.
Yellow green. That is European earth/ ground. 👍
Muncho gracias
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?
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.
Thank you 🙏
Flat side DOWN on the screw bracket!
Does it matter which outside wires connect to the outside connections?
No
Why does it be to be grounded twice
I have a Kenmore Elite dryer I have a white cord where does that go please?
Ground
I don't have a brass piece for the ground
Did it still work?? I’m having same issue
thank you
I’m missing the gold ground strip. Where can I buy it?
Same! Did you ever find out if it matters?
Did u find out where to get the gold strip?
Nvm bro appreciate it
You really should have replaced that strain relief
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.
Yes what he said.
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
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".