Can I change my dryer cord from 3 to 4-prong?
Separate the Dryer’s Neutral From the Ground
Disconnect the dryer’s neutral wire from the ground screw to convert the wiring configuration from 3-prong to 4-prong.
How do I change a 3 wire plug to a 4 wire plug on a dryer?
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What if my dryer doesn’t have a ground wire?
The old style of 3-prong dryer cords did not include a ground wire. Changes in the National Electrical Code now require dryers to be wired with a ground wire. This means the cords now have 4-prong plugs.
What is the difference between a 3 prong and 4 prong dryer cord?
The key difference between a 3-prong and 4-prong dryer hookup is the wiring. The 3-prong dryer hookup has only two hot wires and a neutral wire. On the other hand, the more modern 4-prong dryer hookup has two hot wires, a ground wire, and neutral wire.
