2007-07-28 12:30:26 · 6 answers · asked by heidi_20_98 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
No, there is no such adapter. Dryers are 220 volt while a regular plug is only 110 volt, which is regular house current that opperates your lights, toaster, etc...
There are two different types of dryer plugs, one 3 prong and one 4 prong. The fourth prong is an additional ground. And there is no adapter made to change over from a big 3 to a big 4 prong plug.
The only way to correctly (and safely) hook up your dryer is to change out the cord at the back of the dryer to match your existing outlet. You'll know you found where the dryer plugs in at when you see it, it will be a HUGE outlet. ;)
Replacement cords can be purchased at any hardware store.
Hope this helps.
PapaJoe
2007-07-28 12:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by PapaJoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 3 prong plug is for a 220 volt outlet which is what your dryer uses. It cant be converted to 110 volt.
2007-07-28 22:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by fortyninertu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it has a 3 prong plug it need to be plugged into a 220 outlet. it will not work on a regular outlet. so the answer is no.
2007-07-28 19:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by george 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT EVEN ATTEMPT IT. A dryer takes 220v to operate and a reular household plug is only 110v. Sorry.....won't work!
2007-07-28 19:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by olhippie1967 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's too dangerous. Give up now.
2007-07-28 19:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by QueenOfChaos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2007-07-28 20:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by dadcat00759 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋