Thursday 24 March 2016

How to switch dryer cord

Set the cover plate into place over the terminal block and secure it with its screws. Make sure all dryer controls are OFF, and plug in the dryer to the 4-slot outlet. Turn on the dryer and test it for proper function. While these same codes prohibit . I created this video with the .

Update: The green wire is definitely the grounding wire and needs to be connected to the middle with the white wire from the four prong cord.

Always remember safety is the number one thing.

My question is :why the two hot wires are connected separately to two the dryer terminals and not one only to get 220v? My efforts to change out the plug on the dryer to fit the wall socket. LG makes it easy to properly install your home appliances. Follow these step-by- step instructions on how to connect your LG Electric Dryer. I went through numerous boards, forums, even reddit and no one was explaining it clearly.


Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to complete this task. I initially misunderstood your explanation of the existing grounding wire. Dryer outlets come in two different forms. I would check the fuse box first, sometimes turn it off, Unplug dryer , plug dryer back in, switch circuit . This video covers the proper procedures for dealing w. The heat grew as the demand for current to heat the dryer increased. This in turn , heated the plastic housing around the blades of the electric dryer cord.


As you can see from the discoloration of the area around the blade and the melted plastic, all is not well here either. Assuming you are asking about US residential biphase 2volt wiring (or equivelant), then there is nothing wrong with reversing the black and red wires. If you want extra grounding (overkill, but cheap and easy to do) add an extra ground wire. Most home improvement stores, such as Lowes and Home Depot, sell both 3- prong and 4-prong dryer cables for about $20-$bucks. Be sure to install the strain relief that comes with the new cord.


Welcome to an LG support video. Here, we will cover how to install both an electric and gas dryer. From picking its location, fishing and wire, installing the electrical b. It is NOT a good idea to switch the outlet instead of the power cord on the Range - only the opposite is true and correct. DO NOT connect the ground wire to the grounded (neutral) conductor, as this could lead to current flowing through the body of the dryer (and potentially through you).


Explanation of 240-volt circuit wiring. Overview of procedure for converting 4- prong dryer cord to 3-prong one.

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