Dryer Electrical Connections

Plugging in a cord sends 240 volts of electricity to the bare wire ends of the cord.

Dryer electrical connections.

This circuit originates from the breaker box containing a 2 pole 30 amp breaker. Obtain a cord set with the same electrical rating and. Never plug in a dryer cord unless it s fully connected to the dryer. If you have an electric dryer it must be on a dedicated 240 volt circuit.

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. 3 prong dryer outlet the 3 prong wiring diagram above shows the proper connections for both ends of the circuit. Check that any existing dryer receptacle has this same rating and note number of slots either 3 or 4 slots.

Verify the electrical requirements of the dryer. If the ends touch together or touch you they ll create a potentially lethal short circuit. The size of the breaker you need to control the circuit is specified on the dryer label. Dryer cable between circuit panel and dryer plug is 10 awg black red white bare.

Attach the middle or ground wire to the center terminal one of the outer wires to the right terminal and the other. Electrical wiring for a dryer power cord has a typical 240 volt electric power cord with 3 wire and 4 wire wiring configurations. This article will explain what options you have to get your dryer wired and running. X y are interchangeable red and black wires are hot live wires one wire on the x and the other on the y.

Many people may experience the situation of trying to make a older dryer work with an new four wire receptacle. If it s 30 amps which is common. Replacing a 3 prong electrical dryer cord with a 4 prong cord. In the diagram above the bare ground is indicated by a green line.

The neutral white and the bare ground wire must be on there designated connection. Attach the grounding strap or wire that runs from the center terminal to the dryer case. A gas dryer plugs into an ordinary 120 volt electrical outlet and it has a cord fitted with an ordinary appliance plug.