Dryer Electrical Connections

If it s 30 amps which is common.

Dryer electrical connections.

X y are interchangeable red and black wires are hot live wires one wire on the x and the other on the y. This article will explain what options you have to get your dryer wired and running. Most sold for use in the u s. Electrical wiring for a dryer power cord has a typical 240 volt electric power cord with 3 wire and 4 wire wiring configurations.

3 prong dryer outlet the 3 prong wiring diagram above shows the proper connections for both ends of the circuit. Attach the grounding strap or wire that runs from the center terminal to the dryer case. An electric dryer on the other hand heats the air with electric heating elements and runs on 240 volt current which requires a much different outlet receptacle and a special heavy duty appliance cord with a unique plug. Remove the masking tape labels.

Replacing a 3 prong electrical dryer cord with a 4 prong cord. A gas dryer plugs into an ordinary 120 volt electrical outlet and it has a cord fitted with an ordinary appliance plug. Obtain a cord set with the same electrical rating and. Many people may experience the situation of trying to make a older dryer work with an new four wire receptacle.

And canada require a 240 volt 30 amp. The size of the breaker you need to control the circuit is specified on the dryer label. Never plug in a dryer cord unless it s fully connected to the dryer. Verify the electrical requirements of the dryer.

If the ends touch together or touch you they ll create a potentially lethal short circuit. Attach the middle or ground wire to the center terminal one of the outer wires to the right terminal and the other. This circuit originates from the breaker box containing a 2 pole 30 amp breaker. This size breaker requires a minimum of a 10 gauge wire so this wire used would be a 10 2 with ground.

The neutral white and the bare ground wire must be on there designated connection. Dryer cable between circuit panel and dryer plug is 10 awg black red white bare. If you have an electric dryer it must be on a dedicated 240 volt circuit.