AboutBob Sponaugle Expertise Just about any home wiring question. (not appliance repair) I have done all kinds of home wiring for myself, including adding a new breaker box, etc. Please, questions from North America only. Please be specific with details.
Question I just bought a house. Went to install my new dryer and the utility room had a Range Receptacle with 3 flat prongs and a L shaped prong (4 total).
The Lowe's delivery guys said all I have to do is replace the receptacle. Dryer plug has a round prong, 2 flat prongs, and a L shaped prong.
Is it a matter of just taking down the old receptacle and replacing it with the new receptacle by rewiring? If so, can you give a brief run-down on how to replace it?
Thank you!!
Answer Hi.
I hope the Lowe's guy stays out of the electrical department (unless it is to learn something.)
As I understand, the house has 4 prongs, and the dryer has 3? If it is a new dryer, then Lowe's should have had a 4 prong cord on it.
Anyway, it is the dryer cord that needs to be replaced. When you take the cover off, you should see a wire go from one of the terminals to the chasis of the dryer. This wire should be removed. The green wire from the new range cord will connect to the chasis. The other wires should wire up however the dryer diagram has it. This is usually red and black to either side and white in the middle. But double check and make sure. You don't want to miswire something that is 220 volts.
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