Connect the white cord wire to the center neutral terminal.
Dryer power cord 4 prong installation.
Wiring for a 4 prong dryer receptacle.
Existing homes may still use 3 prong outlets.
During installation you can also refer to the insulation diagram provided for you located near the terminal.
Always remember safety is the number one thing.
Connect the green cord wire to the ground screw.
The switch to a 4 prong outlet was due to a flaw in the 3 prong outlet design.
Connect the new 4 prong cord.
A 4 prong dryer outlet is wired as a 120 240 volt circuit.
The national electrical code currently requires 4 prong dryer outlets in all new home construction.
Install a ul listed strain relief into the power cord through hole and then thread the three wire power cord through the strain relief.
A 3 prong dryer cord was the standard for dryers prior to 2000.
The nec requires that dryers have a dedicated circuit with a minimum of 30 amps.
Install the new 4 prong cord by inserting the loose wire end through the hole in the dryer s back panel and making the following connections.
Remove the screws holding the terminal block access cover and pull off the excess cover.
The 120 volt service is for the dryer s timers sensors and other electronics while the 240 volt service supplies power to the heating elements.
In todays video we are taking a look at how to install a 4 or 3 prong dryer wire.