2006-07-14 03:22:41 · 8 answers · asked by James S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Need a better description of your question. If you mean that you have a 4 prong connection on your dryer and there is a 3 prong receptacle installed, you can change the dryer cord to 3 prong. If you have a 4 prong dryer receptacle that you are asking if can change to 3 prong, NO, as 4 prong dryer receptacles are required now by the national electrical code.
I'm assuming a household electric dryer in the US with this answer.
You should probably have an electrician change the cord on the dryer to make sure the grounding is done correctly, for your own safety.
2006-07-14 04:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by An electrical engineer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you shouldn't. 4 Prong is 220V. with grounding. 3 prong is 110 v. with grounding. Note: The gauge of the wire for the dryer is also heavy.
2006-07-14 10:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the 4-prong is connected to "3-phase" electricity, leave it alone. This can be up to 400 volts, depending on where you live.
(oh, is it 220 in the US? it's 380 here in France and the UK)
2006-07-14 10:27:13 · answer #3 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better read the Instruction booklet sent with the unit. Most mfr have a reason for 4-prong output line. A appliance store with service dept may have your best answer.
2006-07-14 10:30:33 · answer #4 · answered by K9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a converter because the amount on prongs in a connection are dependent on the wattage.
2006-07-14 10:26:29 · answer #5 · answered by liker_of_minnesota 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically yes, but do not do so if local code specifies 4 prong.
2006-07-14 10:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by Rodger G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but if you are inexperienced I would get a certified electrician. I do electrical work in my job but know where my limits are. I would only make this kind of conversion after consulting with a master electrician (fortunately I have 4 of them on speed-dial)
The watch word for this and all the rest of the questions in this category is "when in doubt pay the bucks to talk to an expert"
2006-07-21 08:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by opie with an attitude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the cover from the wall connection and take it to your local hardware store. As for the reconnecting the new cord to your dryer follow the color code from your old connection. This isn't hard to do I did it for my mother's dryer.
2006-07-15 13:23:21 · answer #8 · answered by audieB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋