The screw I need attaches the plug to the back of the dryer. I have been to every home improvement store in town and everyone looks at me like Im an idiot. If I knew the name of the screw I am certain I could locate it.
2007-04-02 13:21:13 · 9 answers · asked by starryeyed75 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Believe it or not, I did take the plug with me to show them what I needed and did try to show them on an actual dryer. These people at home improvement chains are entirely incompetent. Thanks, everyone, for all the help!!
2007-04-04 14:39:16 · update #1
If it is like what I have there are a pair of screws that go into a metal plate on the back of the dryer to hold on a clamp. They have skinny tips and sharp threads that cut into the holes on the back plate. They are probably #10 thread cutting screws (about an 1/8" wide with the dull point on the bottom and probably a round or hex Phillips head on the top).
That is the description but there is an easier way. If there are a pair of them take out the one remaining one and bring it to the hardware store with you and tell them you want a match for the one you are showing them.
2007-04-02 13:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's been awhile since I hooked up a dryer (6 Years) but if I remember correctly, a pigtail cord had three wires. Before attaching the new plug wire setup, use a new pigtail cord with a plug molded to it. Because of different type electrical codes, make sure your220/240 female plug mates to the 220/240 male wall plug. Connect the new pigtail cord to the terminal screws on the appliance. If the wires in the cord and the screws are colored coded, attach the wires to the terminal screws of the same color (black to black, white to white, red to red). If either the pigtail cord or the appliance terminal screws are not color coded, first attach the center wire of the pigtail to the center terminal screw on the appliance,then connect the remaining wires to the remaining terminal screws. Plug in the new cord. If this doesn't help on how to install, go to a Home Depot or Lowes and ask the appliance or hardware clerk for the necessary help. You might have to take their hand to the appliance to show what you are talking about. , , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,
2007-04-02 21:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kathleen's right. Any brass screw could be used for grounding. If you just remove the screw and bring it with you, they should be able to find a suitable replacement for you at the store.
As for guys at the store giving you weird looks, don't sweat it. Whenever you go somewhere that everyone knows more about something than you do, you're going to feel that way. I do too, but I don't get intimidated. The guys at the parts departments at my local Chevy dealer try to hide when they see me coming.
2007-04-03 09:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need a little more info.
Are you talking about a 220 volt dryer AKA electric dryer or
a gas dryer with a 110 volt
If it is ele 220 volt is it 3 wire or 4 wire plug and are we talking where it attaches in the dryer?
2007-04-02 20:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by danzka2001 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The equipment ground screw is green in color.
The bare copper wire is connected to that green screw, not the white.
The white wire will be hooked to a white screw, the clamp under the screw usually will have a W stamped on it.
The hot's red and black go to their corresponding spots.
The newer appliances have 2 grounds.
2007-04-02 21:39:56 · answer #5 · answered by jacksparrow 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to Home Depot, they have dryers there for sale, take someone from hardware over to the dryers and show them what you need on one of their dryers.
2007-04-02 20:35:18 · answer #6 · answered by wrightbrigade 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
any brass screw can be use as and ground screw take the plug with you to the hardware store and show them what your talking about if you can.
2007-04-02 20:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by kathleen c 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
if the dryer works dont worry about it
2007-04-02 21:49:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't know ether..... but are you talking about the three into two adapter........????????
2007-04-02 20:29:44 · answer #9 · answered by adevilchild38 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋