How to Change a Dryer Plug: 4 Prong Plug to a 3 Prong Plug

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In this video I go over how to change out a dryer plug from a four prong plug to a three prong plug.
This can be done with very few tools and usually takes about 10 min start to finish.
Typical tools you need for this job are a flat head and Phillips screwdriver.
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed electrician or plumber so I am just sharing what I know and can’t be held responsible for any issues you may have with your particular dryer or set up. I have changed out quite a few of these plugs myself including my personal dryer and have not had an issues.
Thanks again for watching!

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@user-ow1sn2ot3i 10 ай бұрын

As a 21yo female who didn’t grow up with someone who taught me ANYTHING about appliances/electricity/home maintenance, this helped me tremendously!! Thank you so so much!! 😊

@johnhall751 10 ай бұрын

The front and back of the cable line up helped tremendously thank you 😊

@rishha.8562 4 ай бұрын

Thank you ! 2 years later and this is 100% helpful!!! Thank you!!!

@guadalupecoronado2980 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I got my dryer working

@michaelwagner8060 11 ай бұрын

Great view of the work being done!

@irelandkyle1652 2 жыл бұрын

Very great vid. Gave me the confidence to replace the cord. I appreciate you

@smartestmover1239 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad the video helped!

@Thatbitchanalol Жыл бұрын

Omg just the video we needed as there was no color codes on the new 3 prong. Thank you so much this im sure save calling in a professional!!!

@barsar1701 6 ай бұрын

Bro you saved our life thanks a lot!!

@valhallagaming9083 2 ай бұрын

I just wanted an adapter, but this is so simple thank you!!

@williamdillingham5781 Жыл бұрын

Why did you ground the neutral wire ??

@dmacosta1 Жыл бұрын

thank you

@Jessen2204 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@timparrott8090 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@jessenester1760 Жыл бұрын

Rookie. The strain relief is critical!

@loriesmith7851 4 ай бұрын

I have a question.my dryer is a 3 prong plug and my landlord bought a 4 prong plug to attach my 3 prong wires to the 4 prong plug. On my dryer is a green already connected but is it safe for him to attach the 3 wires to the 4 prong plug. Im not sure if im understood but im spooked because i dont want a fire. He actually spliced the wires and attached to the 4 prong plug. I wish i could post a picture. The top prong is green. But my cord has not color. Im kind of freaking is this safe

@tomandeleea6705 9 ай бұрын

If you installed it with the bottom of the plug facing you, would it still work?

@vinnyciambriello7826 15 күн бұрын

Some electricians told me not to do it, one told me it's perfectly okay. Who do i believe? The idea on no ground wire. I've been told it's not recommended. Love to have your thoughts.

@edwardkalfredsr5455 5 ай бұрын

What do you do if it’s the reverse way. 3 to a 4 into the wall

@josephinebonney5697 2 жыл бұрын

Muncho gracias

@Pamjay22 Жыл бұрын

Where can i get that ground thing like the gold kinda steel

@YouTube-Girl-1988 Жыл бұрын

That’s my question as well

@brownpride5125 3 ай бұрын

What happened if for some reason you put the red one on the black spot??

@Dx916x 10 күн бұрын

Shouldn’t that ground strap had been removed when they were running the 4 wires with the green wire running to it.

@williamsantore3557 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get the ground strap. I have the same dryer and it didn’t come with it.

@goby999 Жыл бұрын

Google "GE/Haier/Hotpoint Ground Strap" and you'll find one.

@epyedits7713 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m connecting a 4 prong to my dryer. When I opened it up there is a white cord and another green/yellow cord. How do I connect it? Thanks my dryer is a kenmore. I followed the directions that is posted on the dryer. But I forgot which wire whether it’s the white or yellow/green connected to the ground.

@bikerguitardude 2 жыл бұрын

Yellow green. That is European earth/ ground. 👍

@amandal.wegerlmt9751 Жыл бұрын

OMG! I've been struggling with a few stackable that looks identical to the one you just showed and that dumb f#@$ing bracket just don't fit I've been losing my mind over this bracket. Just happily threw it into to garbage for a solid 3 points.

@vernwilson1199 11 күн бұрын

Should have been the discussion about the color of wires what they mean what they're function is positive negative whatever. Also why not use an adapter.

@Robert-yp9zs Жыл бұрын

Not installing the wire strain bracket is not a good idea! Now, there is nothing protecting the connections from getting pulled on, and potentially coming loose. The lip of the strain bracket is supposed to go on the inner side of the wire hole, so it takes the strain when the wire is pulled, not the terminal connections.

@niner4life.155 Жыл бұрын

I would tend to agree but at the same time the location of the power cord is a no traffic zone so the chances of that cord getting pulled on is slim to nill

@N8Dulcimer Жыл бұрын

I don't know what would be pulling on the cord behind my dryer, but is there any reason you couldn't just duct tape the cord to the external backside of the dryer?

@niner4life.155 Жыл бұрын

@@N8Dulcimer you could if you think there is going to be any chance if traffic behind the dryer

@N8Dulcimer Жыл бұрын

@@niner4life.155 no but I could imagine accidentally dropping something behind it that might bump the cord. Still seems like I could just tape the cord into place rather than buying the little fastener that mine didnt come with if I was concerned.

@djcdubb 9 ай бұрын

Buzzkill. Overkill

@aiepicpixelstudio 5 ай бұрын

What about a 3 prong plug with the regular plugs 3 prong plugs that’s now installed in the newer homes like front load?

@CM-yw3eg 22 күн бұрын

Sounds like you're talking about a front load washer? If that's the case, it is a 120V not 240V (which is what an electric dryer is.) In your case with a normal three prong plug, the thinner blade is the hot wire, wider 'spatula' blade is neutral, and third cylinder blade is ground. Your home may have the older outlets with no space for the ground blade. You could either go to trouble and expense of adding a ground wire from panel to outlet or simply use a 3 prong to 2 prong 120V adapter. It's not ideal but perfectly fine.

@aiepicpixelstudio 22 күн бұрын

@@CM-yw3eg Thank you

@vilsonpinto7718 Ай бұрын

What's up friend! I have a GE DRYER, and I think the previous owner had this DRYES change to 110V. 1) How can I check if this GE dryer is a 220v? 2)How can I swap it back to 220V? 3) Would you have a video showing how I can check all these information? 4) model is GE dryer Mod # GTDP301EL1WS SeR. # VV740839A TKX

@nxtgenjmar 2 жыл бұрын

Nvm bro appreciate it

@TRlBALx Жыл бұрын

Does it matter which outside wires connect to the outside connections?

@bigden31 10 ай бұрын

@fauxgirl2197 4 ай бұрын

I went from A GE profile to whirlpool cabrio platinum. However the 4 prong green cord does not reach the green screw on back . I have 2 whites in middle , black and red on side. But the green doesn’t reach . Can we move the green screw closer ? Or should I get a whirlpool cord that has circle hooks???

@fauxgirl2197 4 ай бұрын

Is whirlpool cord green wire prong longer ? I saw one on Amazon . That cord has circles at end . Ours has fork like. Can we move the the green screw to a hole to another location on back of machine to get it closer ??

@kymberlydawn1445 9 ай бұрын

I hope someone knowledgeable sees this and can help me... I bought an old dryer that originally had a 3 prong cord, the previous owners changed the cord to a 4 prong. I have a 3 prong outlet so I am changing it back to a 3 prong. Apparently they lost the ground tab used for the original 3 prong. What can I use to replace that little metal tab?? Any advice will help. Thank you

@jray7683 9 ай бұрын

You don’t need that piece as your not using a 4 prong plug anymore. That was for the ground. Older wire houses were not on a closed Ground Loop

@user-ho8pq1np9h 11 ай бұрын

This video is so helpful! If the ground wire bracket (brass piece) is not connected/ used, will it cause the dryer not to work?

@haroldkahl4610 10 ай бұрын

The dryer would still work without the ground strap connected but this will create a safety hazard. If there is a fault from a hot wire to the chassis of the dryer, the ground strap, if installed, would cause the breaker to trip. Without it you could get shocked.

@pinkeye459 10 ай бұрын

I need to know for this brand. I have a four prong. Red on red, white on yellow, black on black, green on green. Is that how it goes?

@CM-yw3eg 22 күн бұрын

Yes, black and red wires are hot or load wires, each carrying 120V out of phase with each other to create the required 240V for dryer. The white (or yellow) is neutral wire taking voltage back to panel to complete circuit. And green is ground as a safety. So yes, black to black, red to red, white to white (or yellow), and green to green.

@dondibyrse8808 Жыл бұрын

I have a Kenmore Elite dryer I have a white cord where does that go please?

@jonathancharters4929 Жыл бұрын

Ground

@bigden31 10 ай бұрын

Flat side DOWN on the screw bracket!

@franciscojlucas6158 4 ай бұрын

Why does it be to be grounded twice

@stormiecutbirth8995 6 ай бұрын

I don't have a brass piece for the ground

@gannonw4362 5 ай бұрын

Did it still work?? I’m having same issue

@Brisav22 2 жыл бұрын

I’m missing the gold ground strip. Where can I buy it?

@icelordslim7826 2 жыл бұрын

Same! Did you ever find out if it matters?

@cherrellbell9269 2 жыл бұрын

Did u find out where to get the gold strip?

@bikerguitardude 2 жыл бұрын

You really should have replaced that strain relief

@Liondapter 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely .... UL Listed components are tested and approved as packaged. Especially needed if you are switching to 3 prong since a short to the dryer housing could lead to a shock of the user.

@smartestmover1239 2 жыл бұрын

Yes what he said.

@johnogden4028 8 ай бұрын

Only provlem is not putting the bracket for strain releif is a code violation in most states. Don't post things and bot do it to code. Your video is dangerous and if your home burns up or the person who trusted you knew what you are doing, home burns, your negligence could cause fire claim to be denied. This also puts you liable for a potential lawsuit. Go buy another clamp or don't do the job

@francosepulveda8438 6 ай бұрын

You mean replace the outlet for a four prong outlet (14-50R maybe) but then change the breaker in the main panel to a 20 amps breaker to protect the washer and still properly grounded and safe. I am not an electrician but I am a huge fan of "grounding things". I believe this setup that I just talked about is not going to be a problem with the "code".