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Should I replace my three-prong dryer outlet with a four-prong outlet since I have a ground wire?
While running wire for a new dedicated outlet, I found 10/3 supplying my 3-prong dryer outlet. Removed the receptacle and discovered that the ground wire is just sitting unconnected in the outlet box. ...
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What the correct way to decommission a dryer outlet?
I have a dryer connection on a 10-3 wire that I want to remove. What should be done with the wire?
Context: A kitchen cabinet with a single shelf was converted into a space for a washer and dryer. We ...
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How should I modernize my ungrounded surface-mount dryer outlet?
I currently have a non-grounded NEMA10-50R on a 30A circuit for my dryer. I would like to replace it with a proper grounded one.
Is the right choice NEMA14-30? I have also heard people saying NEMA14-...
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Upgrading 240v 3 prong dryer outlet to 4 prong
I was going to replace an old 3 prong dryer receptacle with a new one. It being an old townhouse built in the late 60's I assumed there wouldn't be a ground wire, but when I took the outlet out I ...
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Acceptable To Use 50a 3-Prong for Dryer
My laundry room dryer outlet is currently wired with a 50 amp 3-prong outlet, but has a 30-amp breaker on the main panel. I've been using the dryer in this outlet just fine for a year after moving in ...
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3 pronged L shaped plug for a Samsung heatpump dryer doesn't seem to fit into the 3 pronged L shape wall socket, it's as it the prongs are too long
We can't see what could be the issue, the dryer plug is 3 pronged with L shape and so is the wall outlet. It almost feels like the prongs are too long, it starts to go but won't go all the way. Any ...
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How to orient dryer receptacle when NM comes down, dryer cable comes up, and recepticle only has knock-outs on bottom? [closed]
I got a NEMA 14-30 for a new electric dryer circuit, and the receptacle I got was this Leviton surface mounted one:
The receptacle has black plastic on 4 sides (shown in the image) and the other two ...
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Can I switch my old electric dryer outlet to new, standard 240v outlet? [duplicate]
I don't know exactly what my old outlet is. We're getting a new dryer, and I know I need to get a different one. I can switch an outlet, but I want to make sure that there's no problem with just ...
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Can I Wire a 240v Dryer to a Plug (UL Listed NeoCharge Splitter)
I just purchased an EV car. Unfortunately, my electrical box is a long way away from my garage and the box wouldn't support 50 more amps. I'm looking to use my dryer power supply, using the ...
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Hot dryer cord after use
This question is a follow-up to this question titled "Dryer door switch" which I asked a bit ago.
Thank you to @SiHa who answered my question! I just was using my dryer (which now works). It ...
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Stacked Washer/Dryer not getting enough power
I just got a brand new stacked GE washer/dryer. I have a 30A breaker and I am running 10/2 with a 3 prong outlet. The breaker is double pole and I have the black wire in one and white in the other and ...
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How to use non-standard dryer outlet?
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I have a dryer that I've owned for likely a decade now. I believe it came with a three-prong cable (where the grounding is pulling double-duty on one of the three prongs.) However, in my ...
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Only one side of 220V Outlet has power. Dryer shuts off after 5 minutes
Two weeks ago I fried the dryer outlet and plug and replaced both. I made a short 90 second video explaining the problem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55AfK_y1RGo Here's the background: We ...
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Have 3prong dryer cord and 4prong dryer outlet.how do i chane it to work how much and show me pics n videos [duplicate]
How to change 3prong to 4 prong dryer cord
How to wire a 3prong outlet where a 4 prong is currently?
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When installing a 14-30R dryer receptacle, do I need an additional ground connection to the box?
Thanks to Stackexchange's Hot Network Questions, I found out that my 3-prong dryer outlet was a safety hazard and I'm replacing it with a 4-conductor 14-30R receptacle and matching cord. I've replaced ...
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