How To Convert 3 Wire Dryer Electrical Outlet to 4 Wire

Let's talk DIY electrical wiring tips. If you've wondered How To Convert a 3 Wire Dryer Electrical Outlet to 4 Wire dryer outlet, then wonder no more. Some of the best remodeling ideas involve electrical wiring and how to convert 3 wire dryers to 4 wires for modern National Electric Code, and how to wire a 4 prong dryer cord. Time for changing dryer from 3 prong to 4 prong.

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How to convert 3 wire to 4 on a dryer outlet

Here we show you how to convert an older 3-wire electrical 220 V outlet for your clothes dryer to a modern National Electrical Code approved 4-wire dryer outlet connector with electrical wiring.

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Since 1996, National Electrical Code forbids 3-wire dryer electrical outlets in new construction; we must use 4-wire outlets and remove the ground strap from new dryers when you are wiring it up. We'll show you all about connecting a dryer outlet and proper electrical dryer outlet wiring.

changing dryer from 3 prong to 4 prong

When you buy your new clothes dryer, order your new 4 prong dryer cord for $20. Do not order the 3-prong dryer cord if you are upgrading your outlet box from 3-wire to 4-wire! We are ditching the old style 3-prong dryer cord in favor of the newer code compliant 4 prong dryer cord.

It is a good idea to upgrade your older 3-wire dryer outlet box when you buy new appliances like a dryer, which is why we advocated above to ditch the 3-prong dryer cord. If you are remodeling your home with permitted electrical work, the building inspector will check your electrical wiring and require you to upgrade your electrical dryer outlet to bring it into compliance with current NEC rules. If they see a 3-wire dryer outlet installed, the building inspector may force you to upgrade your 220-volt outlet from 3-wire to 4-wire.

Converting from 3 prong dryer cord to 4 prong dryer cord

When you buy that new dryer, you'll convert that 3 wire dryer outlet to 4, using a 4 prong dryer cord on that dryer outlet. Connecting a 4 prong dryer cord with 4 wires to your new dryer is easy, but you MUST remove the ground strap inside the dryer that shorts the white wire (common) to the green wire (earth ground) before you attach your new 4 prong dryer cord. These are electrical safety rules for DIY electrical tasks in converting to 4-wire.

Connecting a 4 prong dryer cord to a new clothes dryer for a dryer outlet

We'll show you in this DIY video all about ditching a 3-wire dryer cord and using instead a 4-wire cord to your new dryer, including the electrical wiring inside the dryer. Then you'll be ready to hook up the dryer to the 220 volt outlet. It is so important to follow the manufacturer instructions on wiring, depending if you are wiring a 3-wire dryer cord or a 4-wire dryer cord, you might consider a new dryer plug, and we'll show you all about connecting a dryer cord with 4 wires.

No more 3 prong dryer cord on this dryer outlet

Just say no to using a 3 prong dryer cord, convert to a 4 prong dryer cord. 4 prong dryer cords required by electric code, so future proof your dryer outlet when you convert 3 wire dryer to 4 wire dryer.

connecting a dryer cord with 4 wires

Electrical safety is top priority when working with DIY electrical wiring of your 4 prong dryer cord. Removing that grounding strap is required by code, because when connecting a dryer outlet to a 4-wire plug, the ground wiring must now be separate from the white common wire. Once the DIY electrical wiring portion of this do it yourself task is complete, you can then begin connecting a dryer to the outlet box with the new 4 prong dryer cord.

Connecting a dryer cord with 4 wires

This video also shows you how to hook up dryer cords with 4 wires to the back of the clothes dryer, and how to properly ground this 4-wire dryer cord. Connecting a dryer cord with 4 wires is easy.

Connecting a dryer outlet

Now that you have the new 4-wire dryer plug wired to the dryer, you are ready to plug in the dryer plug into the dryer outlet box on the wall and fire it up! You just got better DIY electrical tips on wiring a 4 prong dryer cord than Ask This Old House.

Congratulations, after watching this video you'll be an expert DIY engineer, ready to convert a 3 wire dryer outlet box to 4 wire dryer outlet box, and kiss 3 prong dryer cords goodbye forever.

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