Changing dryer cord from 3 prong to 4 prong dont know exactly how the order of the color goes

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Here is a tip that will help you with changing your dryer plug. Dryer Cord and Wiring Dryer 3 Wire or 4 Wire



heatman101

Hello Jake. It depends on whether or not you have a 3 prong cord (3 wires), or a 4 prong cord (4 wires). So I'll just tell you both.
For Three Prong Cords
the Center cord wire goes on the center terminal,
the left on the left ,
and the right on the right.

Note: There should be a ground strap or wire that runs from the center terminal to the dryer case


Here is an example of a 3 prong cord for a whirlpool dryer. If your terminal block has 5 screws, you still do it the same way as stated above. these wires are not colored. You should have a strap in the middle that is connected with the middle wire. Sometimes there is a wire attached there instead of a strap.


For Four Prong Cords
the White cord wire goes in the center,
the Red on the Right,
the Black on the Left.
The green cord wire goes to the case or the external ground screw.

Here's an picture to use as an example;


Just be sure to use the strain relief at the opening where the power cord first enters the dryer. It will help secure these connections against being pulled loose or cut on the cabinet, and that could pose a risk of you coming close friends with 240 volts. Not a friend I want to have.


I hope this is helpful,
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
thanks for using fixya

Mike W.

Go to this web site and follow the instructions.

http://www.ezdiyelectricity.com/?p=221

Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you with changing your dryer plug. Dryer Cord and Wiring Dryer 3 Wire or 4 Wire



heatman101

The following link explains how to properly connect a 4-prong power cord on your dryer:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3575913-installing_a_220_vac_appliance_cord

If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. I hope you find this helpful.

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Here is a tip that will help you with changing your dryer plug.

Dryer Cord and Wiring Dryer 3 Wire or 4 Wire




heatman101

Always disconnect electricity before beginning this process.

All the 4 wire cords I have seen are color-coded. The white wire goes to the middle terminal, the green wire goes to any screw you can reach that goes into the metal case of the dyer. The red and black go to the outside terminals of the block and while it doesn't matter which color goes to which terminal I usually follow the color code of the interior dryer wiring that already exists. Good Luck.

WARNING! I believe you want to replace a 110V-120V plug with a 220V. Don't do it until you know for sure. Sounds dangerous! Not an expert, just some free advice from a novice.

Changing from 3 to 4 wire hookup on a electric dryer:
Power cord help for 3 & 4 prong dryer cords 
This is an example of a three wire connection dryer cord hookup. Notice that there is a ground strap connected from the common center terminal to the frame of the terminal block. Place the center wire of the cord on the center terminal [ one with the ground ******** it ] and the other two wires will be placed on the outer terminals and it doesn't matter which wire goes right or left. Get the center wire of the cord right and you are in business. 
This is an example of the 4 wire dryer cord hookup. Notice that the ground strap has been removed from the terminal block frame and folded back onto the center terminal for storage. You can see the colors of the other hookups. TIP: White always to the middle.