Thank you thank you so much. It helped me a lot. I just moved to a new home with a different outlet on the dryer and appreciate your help. Be grateful and God bless you.
Thank you for giving me confirmation on this. Your tutorial was just what I needed. Sometimes you go with the most cost effective method. A $7 *OUTLET* 😉 vs a $28 cord. Since my house was built in 1979 a $7 outlet it is. 👍🏾
I'm lost. .....so I need to turn my current plug outlet box (220v) in to a junction box and connect it to 10-3 black/white/ground. What wires connect to what now?
I came back to watch this video again to thank Ricky J. I successfully installed my first 3 wire 30amp dryer outlet back in 2021 I was living in a house where calling the landlord to fix anything wasn’t an option Besides that I’ve started learning how to do simple projects around my home myself so I was comfortable doing electrical work Lol yes that house is still standing
It amazes me that people post video's and don't know basic wiring methods. The bare wire in this case is the grounding conductor (GROUND) the white is the grounded conductor (NEUTRAL) Tape off or cap the white wire in this case at both ends and use the bare wire. A three wire receptacle does not need a return path. If you don't have a green or bare wire it is OK to use a white wire if you permanently mark it green.
Thank you for this video! I was so confused which hot wire went where, just to learn here it doesn't matter as long as it isn't in the neutral (white) spot. Thank You again, Very Much Appreciated! 👍
Great narration of the process for wiring. You can also convert a 3 wire to a 4 wire quite easily, on both the dryer and the outlet. 10 Gauge 10/3 wire is preferred.
Well done. My house has electrical nuance. The breaker in the breaker cabinet for the dryer is a 30amp. But the wall plug was for a 50amp plug..?? As was the cord for the dryer. Why do some home owners mess with that stuff. You video was great covering the how & the why. Well done. I will double check the breaker is correct for that outlet. And get the proper outlet for the 30 amp plug on my new dryer.
If your dryer has a 3 prong cord but you have a 4 prong outlet, change the cord, not the outlet. It's against code to use a 3 prong outlet in new construction. So if your house has a 4 prong outlet, keep it that way.
Like I really like your video. I don't like to mess with electricity but this video was very helpful and I really like the way you talk and just give the basic information that's needed. God bless you.
Great vid. Simple, and to the point. You might want to follow our own advice though, and put tape on the back of the screws. You're doing exactly what you instructed not to do, (the ground wire is VERY close to one of the hot screws, in your final assembly).
Yes suh excellent tutorial brother you saved me so much headache and trouble trying to figure out if I need to return my 3 wire dryer or get somebody to install a new plug
That was good and to the point. Question: If I take the bare ground wire and clip it to the outlet plate (keeping it away from the two hots and common), would that not be safer? If for some odd reason one of the hot leads came loose in the box and touched the outlet plate, the presence of the ground would trip the breaker, and otherwise (absent the ground), the plate would be energized at 110V were someone (child) to touch the plate (I know, this is a really unlikely scenario). I did clip my ground to the plate, and I"m wondering if there's any specific danger I'm missing by doing this. I have a 3 wire outlet.
Very helpful video thank you much will be putting one in for my dryer soon but I got to say that ground wire looks a little springy towards the back of your outlet screws
Great helpful video, house I bought had 4 prong, my dryer is 3... $7 dollar outlet vs. $$$ electrician to come out for something very simple for someone handy.
Violation of NEC 250.140(B) that allows 3 wire says "... if an equipment grounding conductor is not present in the outlet or junction box...". So that section doesn't apply, you have to use a a four wire receptacle in compliance with 250.140(A), and change the cord per appliance manufacturers instructions.
I should note that it's a code violation for new houses to have 3 prong receptacles because of the absence of the ground prong. So if you have a 3 prong cord but a 4 prong receptacle, change the cord, not the receptacle.
very good and precise,this helped me out, i was pretty sure it was straight forward but i just had to see it done,it's been awhile since i messed with electrical outlets/receptacles , not tryna burn the house down,..i half want to just call an electrician to do it for me..
Ricky, Although you have a very good understanding of how electrical works, there is room for improvement. For instance, the device is not an outlet, it is a receptacle. Also, the NEC has required 4 wire range and dryer receptacles in dwelling units since the early 1990's. The three prong dryer receptacles and cords only still exist in a dwelling built prior to the code change. So in all new construction or remodels, 4 prong shall be used. If your dryer has three prong and your dwelling has 4, change the cord, not the receptacle. Best wishes to you, Kevin
So I just moved into a new residence ( new to me) they don't have a hook up for a dryer. So I have a brand new LG dryer with a 3 prong chord? Do I need to buy a new cord then? I planned on installing it. Already bought a metal box, romex, receptacle and breaker. Do I need to ground the ground wire to the metal box? I feel like just pushing the ground wire back like you did in the video isn't the answer. My receptacle only has spots for the 2 hots and neutral.
Cody Not sure why you put your question under my comment, but when you buy a new dryer, you have to buy a cord separately. They do not come with cords. I suggest you exchange the 3 prong for a 4 prong cord, get a matching receptacle, 3 wire with ground #10 Romex, and a 30A 2 pole breaker that matches your panel. Follow the instructions inside the dryer on hooking the cord up to it.
Alejandro Marquez Hopefully, you are asking how to connect a four prong cord to a dryer. There is a wiring diagram on the back of the dryer. It will tell you what to do with the white(neutral) and green(ground). If this is not your question, can you explain a little more what you are doing? Respectfully, Kevin
🌹Hi! I pray that you're well and very, very blessed! 🌹I watched your video. I have an Enerlites dryer outlet; and the instruction manual tells me where to put a white, black, and red wire. But the wires in my wall are white, black, and copper. There is NO red wire. So, I put the copper wire in the slot where the manual tells me the red goes. It didn't work. Plus, when I tighten the screw over the wire, the wire slides to the side inside the slot. I can't get it to stay in the middle.🌹
This is the best video. He did not over explain how to do it, just what you needed to do and why.
Thank you
2 years later, and still helping people like me out! Thank you my friend!!
Just watched today! Thank you, does it matter which side the red or black go? Just curious.
Being a jack I appreciate being able to find someone to reinforce what I know to boost confidence in a job thank you have a blessed day
Excellent Video
Thanks Ricky! Saved my wife and I some dough installing a gift dryer. $5 for a swap out is awesome in tight budget times!
Ricky, my man, you just saved the day! I was unsure what to do about my ground wire in this old house. Your video was most helpful. Thank you sir!
Fantastic explanation and execution, the lack of a ground on the three prong was a concern but you’ve settled that. Thank you
thank you Brother !!!!
Ricky,
Thank you so much for explaining it in a way a man with no experience can understand. You’re awesome!
Thank you thank you so much. It helped me a lot. I just moved to a new home with a different outlet on the dryer and appreciate your help. Be grateful and God bless you.
I don’t usually leave comments on these how videos but I have to just say thank you ….the way you explain things is perfect.
Thank you for giving me confirmation on this. Your tutorial was just what I needed. Sometimes you go with the most cost effective method. A $7 *OUTLET* 😉 vs a $28 cord. Since my house was built in 1979 a $7 outlet it is. 👍🏾
Thank you for watching.
Same thing just happened to me.
I'm lost. .....so I need to turn my current plug outlet box (220v) in to a junction box and connect it to 10-3 black/white/ground. What wires connect to what now?
(At junction box)....is it black with black , red with white, and white with ground/bald copper? (At plug) L shaped gets the ground/bald copper??
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I came back to watch this video again to thank Ricky J. I successfully installed my first 3 wire 30amp dryer outlet back in 2021 I was living in a house where calling the landlord to fix anything wasn’t an option Besides that I’ve started learning how to do simple projects around my home myself so I was comfortable doing electrical work Lol yes that house is still standing
Thanks, Ricky! First time changing out a 30 amp outlet and you made it much easier and less stressful.
Thank you for explaining this process in a way that anybody could understand. I appreciate you.
It amazes me that people post video's and don't know basic wiring methods. The bare wire in this case is the grounding conductor (GROUND) the white is the grounded conductor (NEUTRAL) Tape off or cap the white wire in this case at both ends and use the bare wire. A three wire receptacle does not need a return path. If you don't have a green or bare wire it is OK to use a white wire if you permanently mark it green.
Nice refresher training video for a old man that hasn't done one in a long time. Thanks
Thanks Ricky, great job explaining it in simple & complete answers for someone like me, with little experience.
Thank you…I linked this to my mom & sister…problem resolved…we highly appreciate your help!🙏🙌
Thanks so much.. I just did gfs dryer and now she's all happy
You are a godsend. Thank you for walking through every little detail. This takes so much anxiety out of doing this job myself!
Thank you for this video! I was so confused which hot wire went where, just to learn here it doesn't matter as long as it isn't in the neutral (white) spot.
Thank You again, Very Much Appreciated! 👍
Great narration of the process for wiring. You can also convert a 3 wire to a 4 wire quite easily, on both the dryer and the outlet. 10 Gauge 10/3 wire is preferred.
Well done.
My house has electrical nuance.
The breaker in the breaker cabinet for the dryer is a 30amp.
But the wall plug was for a 50amp plug..??
As was the cord for the dryer.
Why do some home owners mess with that stuff.
You video was great covering the how & the why.
Well done. I will double check the breaker is correct for that outlet.
And get the proper outlet for the 30 amp plug on my new dryer.
This video was so helpful thank you did tons of research and couldn't find a single one this actully worked and went well so far
Thanks
Perfect instructional video!! Straight and to the point, yet very detailed. Just what I needed for changing out my dryer outlet! Cheers🍺!
Thanks for the level of detail explaining why you are doing what you are doing!
Your the 1st one I found that actually explains why and what thank you .. saved my butt
I'm gonna give your method a try, but I'll just keep watching it to make sure
OK. Thanl you. If you have any questions, you can ask me?
Changing the outlet is way cheaper ($6) vs the power cord which is over $30 🙄... Nice clear and easy to understand video 👍
If your dryer has a 3 prong cord but you have a 4 prong outlet, change the cord, not the outlet. It's against code to use a 3 prong outlet in new construction. So if your house has a 4 prong outlet, keep it that way.
Thank you so much for doing this video. You're a life saver.
It took me awhile to find the right video Lesson. That's exactly what I needed to verify. Thank you!
EXCELLENT! Exactly what I needed.
Score yourself ten bonus points. Do not pass GO! Do not collect $200.
This was the best tutorial I've found for this. +1
Thank you.
Thank you sir for great details in explaining what to do with the ground wire.
Awesome! Finally somebody explains it thoroughly! Thank you so much for your help
Like I really like your video. I don't like to mess with electricity but this video was very helpful and I really like the way you talk and just give the basic information that's needed. God bless you.
Thank you.
Great vid. Simple, and to the point.
You might want to follow our own advice though, and put tape on the back of the screws. You're doing exactly what you instructed not to do, (the ground wire is VERY close to one of the hot screws, in your final assembly).
Yes suh excellent tutorial brother you saved me so much headache and trouble trying to figure out if I need to return my 3 wire dryer or get somebody to install a new plug
Thanks Ricky, watched this yesterday and had the dryer plug replaced in less than an hour. Great info, thanks for posting this.
This answered all of my questions. Thanks boss.
Thank you for watching.
@@rickyjewett6082hello. I am wiring a tiny home, can I just use 10 2 wire since my dryer cord is already a 3 prong?
This really helped me. I will install my 10-30R Hubbell tomorrow.
That is by far the best explanation on this. I didn't know the difference between the 3 and 4 prong set up. Thank you!
Thanks man this is exactly what I needed!
Thank you! This was perfect to walk me through my first time doing this type of outlet!
Best explanation of dryer wiring I’ve found thank you !
Thanks for the explanation Ricky. I was able to install the 3wire outlet right after watching.
Answered all my questions, Thanks a bunch Ricky
That was good and to the point. Question: If I take the bare ground wire and clip it to the outlet plate (keeping it away from the two hots and common), would that not be safer? If for some odd reason one of the hot leads came loose in the box and touched the outlet plate, the presence of the ground would trip the breaker, and otherwise (absent the ground), the plate would be energized at 110V were someone (child) to touch the plate (I know, this is a really unlikely scenario). I did clip my ground to the plate, and I"m wondering if there's any specific danger I'm missing by doing this. I have a 3 wire outlet.
The bare copper wire should be wired to the silver base of outlet with a clip for this type of outlet.
Thanks so much you saved me trying to switch a 4 wire to a 3 wire outlet for a stackable washer/dryer. It works!
Very good and clear explanation. Thanks
Great information. Thank you. Everything I needed to know to feel confident I am doing it correctly.
Thank you, 3 years later I’m watching this video, thanks.
Great video. I'm getting ready to install an outlet for a dryer and this is just what I needed.
Very helpful video thank you much will be putting one in for my dryer soon but I got to say that ground wire looks a little springy towards the back of your outlet screws
Great helpful video, house I bought had 4 prong, my dryer is 3... $7 dollar outlet vs. $$$ electrician to come out for something very simple for someone handy.
Thank you so much. There's tons of videos to do this but they don't give close ups or explain much.
This video was great! So easily explained & I was able to do it myself because of that. Thank you so much for sharing!
I thank you so much for watching. I love sharing knowledge.
Good lookin out on the education on what to do here...much appreciated and keep the knowledge coming
Thank you.
Violation of NEC 250.140(B) that allows 3 wire says "... if an equipment grounding conductor is not present in the outlet or junction box...". So that section doesn't apply, you have to use a a four wire receptacle in compliance with 250.140(A), and change the cord per appliance manufacturers instructions.
Thank you!! I have dry clothes now!
Great video!
Thanks for posting this. I'm getting ready to change out a gas dryer for electric.
Excellent video! Thanks, I'm ready to do it.
I should note that it's a code violation for new houses to have 3 prong receptacles because of the absence of the ground prong. So if you have a 3 prong cord but a 4 prong receptacle, change the cord, not the receptacle.
Yes. That is true. The video was for people in older homes.
This is the best video I found.
I love this video. Thanks for sharing and making it easy to follow. Much appreciated!
Thank you for a very clear explanation. Well done
Great video! Nice simple explanation. Easy to understand.
very good and precise,this helped me out, i was pretty sure it was straight forward but i just had to see it done,it's been awhile since i messed with electrical outlets/receptacles , not tryna burn the house down,..i half want to just call an electrician to do it for me..
Thanks for watching
Very helpful. Explains thoroughly.
Thank you for being clear and your instructions I'm hoping I can get mine done
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Mr. Jewett!
This was great. Exactly what I needed this morning. Thank you!
Thank you.
Thanks for your video, now my dryer is setup!
Thank you so much for the video m8, it answered every single question I had about this installation I'm about to do. Cheers!
Thanks for the help brother I was about to go buy a wire adapter saved me couple bucks
Thank you so much, you've solved our dilemma!
Thank you...I am about to turn off power and connect my new 3prong outlet ..to fit the clothes dryer🙂
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Darn! Been looking for awhile to see and get the info on an old-style
dryer hook-up .
tysm, this video is very informative!! Have a small project and this totally helped!!❤
Just the video I was looking for - thank you!!
OMG another skill I gained to take care of my home lol. Thank you
I swear like 3:17-3:20 when he said "now" I heard a 'meow'
Excellent explanation and visuals. Thank you
best video ever
Thank you
Appreciate it mane da lady was pushn me hard to get it done yur a life saver Rick
Bro... thanks so much... I have this exact set up and you was on point
Thanks for the great video, You explained everything very well.
Thank you for the informative video
Huge thanks Ricky.
Ricky, Although you have a very good understanding of how electrical works, there is room for improvement. For instance, the device is not an outlet, it is a receptacle. Also, the NEC has required 4 wire range and dryer receptacles in dwelling units since the early 1990's. The three prong dryer receptacles and cords only still exist in a dwelling built prior to the code change. So in all new construction or remodels, 4 prong shall be used. If your dryer has three prong and your dwelling has 4, change the cord, not the receptacle.
Best wishes to you, Kevin
Thank you. Iron sharpens iron
So I just moved into a new residence ( new to me) they don't have a hook up for a dryer. So I have a brand new LG dryer with a 3 prong chord? Do I need to buy a new cord then? I planned on installing it. Already bought a metal box, romex, receptacle and breaker. Do I need to ground the ground wire to the metal box? I feel like just pushing the ground wire back like you did in the video isn't the answer. My receptacle only has spots for the 2 hots and neutral.
Cody Not sure why you put your question under my comment, but when you buy a new dryer, you have to buy a cord separately. They do not come with cords. I suggest you exchange the 3 prong for a 4 prong cord, get a matching receptacle, 3 wire with ground #10 Romex, and a 30A 2 pole breaker that matches your panel. Follow the instructions inside the dryer on hooking the cord up to it.
How do I connect the 4 prong wires in a drier with three wires ?
Alejandro Marquez Hopefully, you are asking how to connect a four prong cord to a dryer. There is a wiring diagram on the back of the dryer. It will tell you what to do with the white(neutral) and green(ground).
If this is not your question, can you explain a little more what you are doing?
Respectfully, Kevin
🌹Hi! I pray that you're well and very, very blessed!
🌹I watched your video. I have an Enerlites dryer outlet; and the instruction manual tells me where to put a white, black, and red wire. But the wires in my wall are white, black, and copper. There is NO red wire. So, I put the copper wire in the slot where the manual tells me the red goes. It didn't work. Plus, when I tighten the screw over the wire, the wire slides to the side inside the slot. I can't get it to stay in the middle.🌹
Thanks bud it helped
Thanks for the simple explanation!
Thanks, good video. Nice and straightforward.
Thanks, Ricky. I better convert to a 4, however.
Thanks brother.
Thank you Ricky! Excellent video!
Thank you your video was exactly what I needed
Very helpful and exactly the info I needed! Thanks!
Thank you it was very helpful 💯💯💯👌🏾👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽