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Electric dryers use so much energy that they run on 240V current: twice the amount of a regular wall outlet. Newer homes have 240V outlets that accept four-prong plugs. Older homes tend to have 240V outlets that only accept three-prong plugs. What's the difference and can you convert from one to the other?
If you have an older home with a three-prong receptacle behind your washer and dryer hookup, it’s perfectly legal to use a three-prong plug. Follow the three-prong plug instructions that came with your dryer.
Measuring 1.5 feet in length, this adapter features a NEMA 14-30P 4-prong new dryer plug, seamlessly connecting to a 3-prong NEMA 10-30R old dryer power source outlet. Crafted with STW, 10 AWG 30 Amp copper wire and a 600 Volt jacket, it ensures safe and efficient power transfer.
Measuring 1.5 feet in length, this adapter features a NEMA 10-30P 3-prong dryer plug commonly found in older home's dryer outlets, connecting effortlessly to a NEMA 14-30R 4-prong female outlet.
The type of power cord your dryer uses can change depending on your house. Learn about the different types of dryer plugs and how to change the cords yourself.
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Most homeowners have run into a problem with trying to hook a 3-prong dryer cord up to a 4-prong outlet, or vice-versa, at one point or another. Whether you move into a new home that has a different outlet or purchase a new dryer with a different power cord, this is an all-too-common scenario.
Dryer Outlet Adapter, Dryer Plug Cord Nema 14-30P Male to 10-30R Female, 3 Prong to 4 Prong Dryer Plug Converter
Knowing which types of dryer plugs you should use will help keep your home safe from a fire hazard. Here's what you need to know about 3-prong versus 4-prong dryer plugs.
Learn how to change a dryer cord to match your 3- or 4-prong outlet. Changing a dryer cord is simple when you have the right dryer plug type to match your outlet.