4 Prong Plug to 3 Made Easy - Whirlpool Amana Dryer Four to Three Cord Convert & Install Guide

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Step-by-step guide on swapping three prong plug to a four prong plug. I also include a bunch of tips and tricks on how to make it easier and safer. If you lose a screw I included a video on where to find them in Lowe’s.
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If you were trying to swap plugs because your outlet is not a 4 prong You have come to the right video. What do you have a whirlpool Kenmore amana Roper or a state and even some Maytag The terminal block on the back of machine machine will look identical.
This video is in tended to be a good how to install four prong and three prong dryer cord video if this is not the type of dryer you’re looking for check out the rest of my videos I have lots of videos on swapping and repairing washers and dryer ‘s.
How do you install a three wire 30 amp dryer outlet is a different subject and if you feel like your wall outlet is not correct be sure to not plug in your dryer until you have it checked.

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@HighlanderJosh 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I assumed it would be pretty simple and straight-forward. Just got that guaranteed confidence on changing mine to 3prong. The lint warning was also a good idea before finishing this tutorial! I was aware of the lint build up inside the tubing and the exhaust end outside of the house, but didn't think of the lint INSIDE of the dryer! The one I purchased had a damaged lint filter, so I will for sure inspect the interior of the dryer first before starting her up. Those darn filters are surprisingly expensive! Subbed!

@raeshaunmalone5984 2 жыл бұрын

thanks bro it seems easy peezy trying tomorrow

@Mike-.747 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great job

@williamgonzales1980 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my wife and I just moved into our new home together and it had one of these plugs and wasn't sure what to do. Life saver.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@michaelmenzel8424 2 жыл бұрын

I watched another video where the white ground wire was attached to the center terminal and a green jumper was attached also to the center terminal then attached to the body of the dryer. Is another jumper necessary ?

@user-fj5jv1by6d 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. That was very helpful!!!

@WasherDryerMoney 5 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@crystalbrooks9740 Жыл бұрын

Can you change a 3 prong to a 2 prong for a dryer?

@chrisblackwell7013 3 жыл бұрын

So you didn't mention anything about the white ground cord. I'm assuming it's just connects to the screw that held the green cord in correct?

@Max13_3 3 ай бұрын

Wonder if his dryer is still working, never assume

@thomashonaker3735 Жыл бұрын

Thank you….helpful

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@williamhancock6510 3 жыл бұрын

I have changed the plug but dryer still doesnt power up what did i do wrong

@user-bv7qb6ch3m 11 ай бұрын

I have a red white green and black wire so how are these connected to red white and black

@user-bv7qb6ch3m 11 ай бұрын

Need yo be specific where the red white green and black wires connect to the ted white and nlack connection

@Sheeple-Wake-Up 4 ай бұрын

What if one of the screws won't come off without stripping it?

@cryptoidman 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, but you left out the ground wire and when you shopped at Lowe's you didn't buy hex head screws. You also didn't mention why you bought 2 different length screws; 3/8" & 1/2".

@fashionableesquire989 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, where did you get the white cord to place on the green screw/nut?

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the white wire will be tucked behind the terminal block from the last person that put a cord on it that didn’t know where the white wire went. I’ve also seen people just cut those wires off. I’m not sure if some dryers just didn’t come with one. As always before you mess with anything on the dryer be sure to have a completely unplugged. Be safe

@The1Ethiopian 3 жыл бұрын

You didnt explain why you put the grounding wire where the green wire was but great video

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@xraxcynister5696 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help was not quite the answer we needed 🙄. Most people probably arrived here for this exact explanation and you skipped right over it

@kalehallman Жыл бұрын

The white wire was already there, it is attached to the center wire screw of the four-prong cord. He just moved it over to the grounding screw when he installed the three-prong cord.

@janonthemtn 2 жыл бұрын

Can we change the plug, take the old plug(in excellent condition) from our original dryer(Frigidaire) and install it onto a newer Whirlpool dryer?

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Most dryer plugs are interchangeable. Where the plug actually connects to the dryer my work slightly different from dryer in the dryer. If you look around KZfaq I’m sure you’ll find a video of someone change your name exact same dryer plug for you to reference.

@janonthemtn 2 жыл бұрын

@@WasherDryerMoney Thank You! Now I have hope I can use it soon💗

@rickeykeeton4770 2 жыл бұрын

@@janonthemtn That might depend on the plugs you are interchanging, 3 to 4 or 4 to 3. Proper circuit for a 4 wire has a separate ground wire at the plug also. If changing from 3 to 4 wire, there will not be a separate ground in the circuit that attaches to the 4 wire plug. There will only be 3 wires. Might want to research. Personally, I don’t see why you cannot disregard the separate grind in the cord and leave the ground on the cabinet as it was with the 3 wire and tape the extra ground on the 4 wire cord or cut it then tape or wire nut and tape it.

@janonthemtn 2 жыл бұрын

@@rickeykeeton4770Thank you, we finally got it figured out.

@volpe1970 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a Bosch and the 4 prong doesn't match the outlet. I have a salvaged 3 prong from an old maytag. I hope to Jesus it's safe to replace it. Otherwise I can't even open the door.

@Mavilo745 11 ай бұрын

Seemingly easy, but I noticed how you skipped the explanation on the ground cable. Could you clarify that?

@michaelmccarty6582 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Just fyi on those screws 10 24 is not a length. 10 is the diameter and 24 is the number of threads per inch

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

That’s cool thanks.

@moniqueh7 Жыл бұрын

You skipped attaching or explaining the white cord? Do you just put it back on?

@jrojas9256 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome ! Thanks man

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@Andreyatl 4 ай бұрын

You didnt show most important thing .Did you transfered a neutural white wire jumper from middle terminal and use it as ground attached to dryer body for 3 prongs cord?

@michaelmenzel8424 2 жыл бұрын

Or should I say is a jumper necessary

@michaelmenzel8424 2 жыл бұрын

The Other video was by Liz G.

@user-bv7qb6ch3m 11 ай бұрын

You didn't show how to connect the 4 wires to the the three wire connection da!