this problem i just bought the dryer and it wont plug in my garage wall i dont want to spend the money for an electrician to come by to fix this problem is there an easier solution???????
2007-02-27 04:03:19 · 16 answers · asked by k 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Just push harder when pluggin it in.
2007-02-27 04:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by boxerslive 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋
The simplest and safest thing to do is to replace the dryer cord. That cord has the traditional 3 wires and an extra metal-case ground wire. Buy a new 3 wire cord set for about $12 at Home Depot or equivalent place. Look at the back of the dryer and open the little metal cover that is over the existing cord's connections. Take the old one off and follow the simple directions that come in the bag with the new cord. Then put the cover back on and plug the dryer in.
That is easier than having an electrician come in and rewire the old outlet. It also keeps you from trying rewiring the old outlet which would involve more care and more experience working with wiring.
2007-02-27 12:13:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You definitely need to buy a new cord, a 3 prong dryer cord, and take the old one off and put the new one on, but you must MUST make sure you ground the unit. If you don't know how to do this, most people at appliance stores that sell the cord can tell you how to do this. There should be a green wire that is connected to the frame of the unit on the 4 prong cord, you have to get a piece of wire and connect that from the ceter terminal on the terminal block to the grounding screw on the unit. Get yourself a new cord first.
2007-02-27 21:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by mason 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Replacing the cord as stated above is the best option. In the old days, 3 wires was the norm for dryers. the frame of the dryer was bonded thru the neutral(white) conductor in the circuit. People were getting nasty shocks sometimes from this practice, especially standing barefoot on concrete floors.
The frames now are seperated internally inside the dryer. Neutral is now isolated, as it should be.
If you install a 3wire cord, you will need to make sure the neutral and dryer frame are bonded together in your dryer, otherwise you will have an ungrounded frame and the whole thing could become live..
Happy drying!
2007-02-27 13:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by backyard_tire_biter 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't cut off a prong you will cause electrical problems. Go to Home Depot/Lowe's tell the sales person you need to purchase a three pronged cord. The cord can be removed with a screwdriver.Unscew the old one and replace with the one you just brought.Then plug it in and turn on.Make sure the dryer is not connected when you do this. Good luck!!!
2007-02-27 12:13:35 · answer #5 · answered by RNDiva 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The plug should unscrew at the back of the dryer. You can buy a plug that has the proper amount of prongs needed and switch them out. It is really easy to do, and only costs a few bucks for the new plug. Good Luck!
2007-02-27 12:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by BC 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it sounds like you have a dryer with a 220 v plug, you are gonna have to get a 220v outlet put in and also this means upgrading your breaker to 220v. there is no other easy solution for this one either upgrade or take the dryer back, if you bought it new they should have told you it was 220v. Please don't listen to some of these other people when dealing with electricity I can't believe how many people don't know anything.
2007-02-27 12:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by kissybertha 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like you have a dryer that runs on 240 volts. If your home is not wire for this then you have to get an electrician to wire a 240 volt outlet. Most homes are wire for only 110 volts and 240 volts are special order. Do Not Cut off one plug or try to force it in. Doing this can cause damage to your dryer and can even burn your home down.
2007-02-27 12:11:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
You should be able to go to a hardware store (I went to sears) and tell them the kind of dryer, and they sell both 3 and 4 prong cords. I had the same problem!
2007-02-27 12:07:16 · answer #9 · answered by Kelly H 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
oh lord please don't listen to those other people! I work for an electrical contractor - go to lowe's or home depot and buy a 3 prong cord. 4 prong is code now - but your house still has 3 prong - just change the darn dryer cord.......
2007-02-27 12:09:41 · answer #10 · answered by Kelly S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO ONE here can help you! once you realize that your fine. ONLY a qualified person with a meter can tell you #1 WHAT you have at your existing plug. Then they can give you choices...like chance the plug, or change the cord, ot completely rewire a circuit....but ONLY a live person with a meter can tell you this!
2007-02-27 12:37:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋