That was helpful, just bought a brand new GE stove, got home and almost tore the stove up looking for power cord lol, salesman didn’t tell me I needed another cord. Appreciate your help.
@RENOS4PROSJOES4 жыл бұрын
Retailers usually provide the cord when they do the install themselves, but when you do it yourself, you are usually on your own. Glad you were able to get things squared away!
@ChrisStathis8of8 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. Gave me the confidence to switch out the plug.
@aprilromine1747 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, this was so easy. Wasn’t sure how to do it. Other videos were over explained
@LaMusicade43 жыл бұрын
I’m definitely buying a magnetic screwdriver set
@roselarouge91074 жыл бұрын
Well I did it right and we have the same stove! Thank you darling! I did take out the ground strap as per instructions on the back of the range.
@today3654 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You’re video was so clear and you made it so easy for me to understand. Now let me go attempt this install.
@voncilesanders83084 жыл бұрын
Installing a new Whirlpool electric stove today; thank you so very much for the tutorial!
@bulkmailbullseye705 ай бұрын
great posting. I would push on the jacketed cable toward the oven interior as i tighten the tension isolation strap. This small amount of slack is key to eliminate tension at the hardwired connections.
@mikeb90803 жыл бұрын
Well done. I liked the clarity of the 3 prong versus the 4 prong wiring system.
@jonfoster56852 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just went out and bought a new socket for my new range. I do not do electricity well and wasn't looking forward to doing it. This seemed MUCH safer and easier and it was! So again, THANK YOU!
@williechestnut71334 жыл бұрын
Preciate it my brother just what I needed, i can build a car motors top to bottom and couldn't figure out a 4 wire stove hook up lol ,god bless you
@RENOS4PROSJOES4 жыл бұрын
Glad this helped! Thank you for sharing.
@Wogsmawp3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this man is going to save my ass our three prong stove got a crack on the top so our landlord got us a new one only for it to be four prong and the people just came to fix it but I told them it was already fixed because I’m bad at being social so now I have to do it myself before I get my ass yelled at by my mom 😂 And it’s the same stove so that should be a plus
@syedpervez70094 жыл бұрын
Thanks and God bless you and your family.
@ernestfuller16886 ай бұрын
Very helpful will be. Tuning in for more tips on how to fix and repair
@cakomusic73112 жыл бұрын
We got the same stove 😂 perfect
@lr22404 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to take a moment and say a big THANK YOU. Your video is was clear, concise and kept it in laymans terms. I saw a few others but most were confusing, needless to say your summed it perfectly. A+++++
@RENOS4PROSJOES4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your positive words! I'm glad that you found the video helpful.
@jcantrell422 жыл бұрын
I second that. Thank you so much. I dropped something out of my cabinet and cracked my oven and replaced it with what I thought was the same oven but it had a 3 prong instead of a 4 prong. You saved me a lot of time and money paying an electrician
@soloantonetty13173 жыл бұрын
Thank you this really helped..fixed it myself 💪🏾💪🏾
@destinyranee83002 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this my boyfriend is at work and I wanted to get my new stove installed by myself & this helped so much lol my old range has 4 and my new one has 3 I guess I can’t switch cords so guess I’m making a trip to lowes to get a new outlet lol
@jimmyphilpot33933 жыл бұрын
Very informative!!!!! Thanks
@lissettemartinezrealtor3228 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Made it so easy!
@beutifulutv86682 жыл бұрын
Thank you my black king! Cus this the exact stove I got!!
@vincentpena17504 ай бұрын
Thank you. I learned something
@Junior-cy7lv5 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother! Very helpful!
@hartcreativevideo Жыл бұрын
Major Mistake on the video of the four wire install. You did not remove the Copper Ground Strap before installing the ground wire. (At least you called it out in writing at 7:49 but you never showed doing it correctly.) To recap for anyone reading this: Three wire needs that copper ground strap in place. 4 wire needs the installer to remove the copper ground strap!
@roundedges24 жыл бұрын
Very clear and patient.
@ronaldbennett72438 ай бұрын
Very good information thank you so very much
@roybock62374 жыл бұрын
When connection a 4 wire plug you have to remove the strap between the neutral and ground!!!!
@dawnbuteau61403 жыл бұрын
What is the strap? Is it that metal piece behind it that came off?
@awshortclips3 жыл бұрын
Yah. Instructions manual for my stove clearly warns when wiring for 4 prong to remove the strap.
@dude41733 жыл бұрын
@@awshortclips same here. Says to cut the strap. This guy didn’t do it
@frankobusek5289 Жыл бұрын
@@dude4173 the next question is what does "cut" mean?. Does that mean leave half of the ground strap so the 2 neutrals are still connected (does that matter, or is it ok to remove the entire ground strap) ? ... or Judy make sure the ground and neutral are not connected.
@Robster1.3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@ortiztony67 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much my brother for your great help
@brantschumaker58434 жыл бұрын
Very much appreciated this video! You have a gift for teaching!
@RENOS4PROSJOES4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kilcar3 жыл бұрын
In any case, kill the circuit breaker first, then switch on when pigtail is plugged into the outlet
@beutifulutv86682 жыл бұрын
Thank you king! Cus this the exact stove I got!!
@TheIndySongbird Жыл бұрын
Hi, I learn alot from these videos....single gal, trying to fix a stove here. It keeps saying if you're doing a 4 prong to remember to remove the ground strap, but I never saw you remove anything....??
@eugeneportnoy9002 жыл бұрын
Thanks your video just simple make a answer to my questions. Thanks!
@PiedPiper38 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@jackwilliams547410 ай бұрын
Nice video!
@MelindaClairify4 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, thank you!
@RENOS4PROSJOES4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@vincelimonez17314 жыл бұрын
Thank you I was wondering why my 3 wire didn't have color code
@g4gpowerinyourposition5454 жыл бұрын
Good help
@hior12israel49 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for video, it helped.
@Mr41019453 жыл бұрын
Great video. Wonderful instructions. Thank you.
@tylerkrug77192 жыл бұрын
What if you don't have a ground strap and it's 3 prong?
@lequang22963 ай бұрын
Should ground trap remove from Neutral terminal ? Then Ground wire screw to the frame ( separate from neutral) ? Thanks for sharing.
@wandawalker21453 жыл бұрын
Very helpful 👌🏾... Thank you!
@shawnstanford5274 жыл бұрын
Now when I help a friend out, I will actually look like I know what I'm doing. Thanks homie!
@RENOS4PROSJOES4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@renescarb621011 ай бұрын
Thanks, I won't need to call my dad I can do this myself
@cheifmecca14224 жыл бұрын
Good looking out big dawg i was lost homie
@RENOS4PROSJOES4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that it worked out.
@kechikan393 жыл бұрын
your video is very thank you
@bradpeck36333 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT EXPLANATION OF CHANGING 4 WIRE AND 3 WIRE CORDS, THANK YOU
@jesseterry112 жыл бұрын
Awesome video thank you bro
@fastguned4 жыл бұрын
The writing says twice to remove the copper ground strap. I dont see this done in the video. BTW Im an old school mechanic and never heard os spinning the screwdriver counterclockwise to prevent cross threading . i dont think it will and is pointless.
@teachingandlearning Жыл бұрын
Thx
@meerathegreyhound10443 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ntroxell83 Жыл бұрын
I broke the tucking pkwstic that the wires screw into does that matter all the wires are connected to bolts but tightening it down I snapped off the plastic the tighten into
@fredytay21223 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏😊
@Ryu_Kage. Жыл бұрын
So let me get this straight if you hook up a 3 pronged stove plug then the middle one /neutral is the ground? And than i just hook up the postive and negative like you showed in the video Sir?
@richardveitch27482 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@k-9lover53492 жыл бұрын
You didnt show how to put in a 3 prong on a 4 wired stove which is what i needed to know.ill move on to someone else
@adamarlem98632 жыл бұрын
Thank you ✅
@THEBIGCHULETA3 жыл бұрын
So does this mean that all newer stove models can interchange between a 3 prong to 4 prong/4 prong to 3 prong? Why would you need a 3 versus 4 or vice versa? What’s the difference/benefits of the two?
@RENOS4PROSJOES3 жыл бұрын
I hesitate to say "all." But all the ones that i've seen. Most stoves arent sold with power cords. You have to select between the 3 prongs and 4 prongs and buy it separately from the appliance.
@nirvanarocks832 жыл бұрын
@@RENOS4PROSJOES so I have a older home with 3 wire circuit can I hook up my stove to a 3 prong plug and buy a surface outlet for 3 wire
@Mello_Man_Ace Жыл бұрын
Why doesn't the cord come built in when stove like any other appliances 🤷🏽♂️
@joeestrada9974 Жыл бұрын
On the video you didn't remove the copper strip that's between neutral and ground on a four prong
@Nick-bh1fy4 жыл бұрын
Should the copper bonding strap Be removed so that your ground and neutral are separated
@tacticaltal4 жыл бұрын
YES!!
@RENOS4PROSJOES4 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@uh0hun2 жыл бұрын
How do I remove the copper strap?
@allrock12384 жыл бұрын
Make sure your electrical terminal connections are tight as there is high current loads passing through them , a loose connection will usually burn up the terminal strip, use a socket not a screwdriver , the Neutral terminal (white ) and Ground terminal (green) bonding strap must be removed when using a 4 wire cord ..
@brushbrothers37584 жыл бұрын
Allrock123 why does it need to be removed?
@allrock12384 жыл бұрын
@@brushbrothers3758 this example reflects upon an issue that can occur if its left connected ,, I once had a service call in a mobile home (which is supposed to be served with separate neutral and grounding conductors). Troubles started the moment they unplugged the dryer.(but the same issue can happen with a range as well) I found the "feeder neutral to the home from the power pole was loose", and the bonding jumper in the dryer was still installed. So the bonding jumper was carrying the neutral for the entire home, and of course the grounded/grounding conductors to the dryer and the feeder equipment ground conductor, until they unplugged the dryer,, that is why its removed ..
@brushbrothers37584 жыл бұрын
Allrock123 in other words just take the copper strap out?
@allrock12384 жыл бұрын
@@brushbrothers3758 yes,, no bond between neutral and the appliance case, the grounded line in the cord is connected to the case and the copper bond strap is removed .. like in this example kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frF6i9KXqJObp2g.html
@brushbrothers37584 жыл бұрын
Allrock123 how would you hook up a 4 plug dryer cord to replace the 3 prong one with a ground wire already hooked up. Would you place the ground with the ground?
@aprilseering3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I am trying to install a 3 wire plug. It isn't color coded, so I'm worried about doing it in the "wrong order," but your video is very informative and I am grateful for your help. By the way, Merry upcoming Christmas to all of you. 🤗
@GaryYoung-eq1ph Жыл бұрын
Samsung 240v. 40amp. 6.3 cu. 3 prong cord ok?
@davidburns34803 жыл бұрын
reno - the trouble is i have a 4 prong existing wall outlet but a 3 prong wire on the older range - what do i do?
@RENOS4PROSJOES3 жыл бұрын
You can change the cord on the appliance from a 3 prong to 4 prong.
@ryanh75504 жыл бұрын
Why is no one taking the ground strap out that connects to the neutral
@brantschumaker58434 жыл бұрын
It mentions that you need to remove that strap for 4-wire installation
@roybock62374 жыл бұрын
Because they don't know really what needs to be done! This would not pass inspection, sorry...
@dreamingrightnow11743 жыл бұрын
@@roybock6237 The instructions in the stove say the same thing RENOS is saying. How can that be wrong?
@Ryu_Kage. Жыл бұрын
@@roybock6237 you don't know what you talking about!
@siqandcypress2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Can you do the same install on a 4 prong dryer convert for a 3 prong outlet? Thanks.
@sweetpetergeda Жыл бұрын
Hey would it make a difference if the cord wasn't a traditional stove cord?
@sedemakua92593 жыл бұрын
Can a cook top stove wired like this be connected to any socket in a home or does it need a separate socket meant for stoves?
@teresaguerrasalazar2 жыл бұрын
I bought a 1960 GE electric stove and I'm changing the cord to fit my 4 wire outlet I understand everything but the ground screw is separate below about 2 inches below the neutral connection no attachment at all to anything. The Ground screw has a small piece of metal underneath the head of the screw that reads Ground do I leave it there? when connecting the green wire or do I remove it completely? if I leave it on where do I place the loop of the green wire below the silver loose piece of metal that reads ground or on top of that loose piece of metal?
@HOTROD256969 Жыл бұрын
I don’t see a ground wire for my 3 prong oven ugh
@Ryu_Kage. Жыл бұрын
I believe Reno says the middle is the ground for 3 wire prongs
@sharoncourt753 жыл бұрын
Hello, i had a 4 prong oven plugg made for my wall oven, i got a new oven cabinet made and is kind a snug, the only way to get the cabinet closer to the wall i by cuting a hole in the wood and not the plug is but it against the oven back wall, how hot this wals wil get. Will this damage the pastic plugg? I was told the exterior of the oven dont get to hot, I am afraid to use it now, this allow the cabinet to be about 2" away from the wall, not even shooting for flush fit, thanks a bunch.
@RENOS4PROSJOES3 жыл бұрын
Hi, let me start by saying that you may want to call an electrician to take a look at what you've got to make sure that it's safe. Without actually seeing what you have it's not possible for me to give you specific instructions. However, If I'm understanding your situation, I believe this is usually handled in one of two ways (1) remove the cover plate and outlet from the wall, cut an outlet sided hole in the cabinet, then install the cabinet, then reinstall the outlet and cover plate on the inside of the cabinet. then plug the oven in. (2) these types of ovens can also be hardwired. This means that there would be no outlet and that all the wires inside the outlet box would connect directly to the wires from the oven. Your current oven has a cord with a plug, this would have to be replaced with the proper cord. You would also need to install a junction box to house the wire connections. The wire connections would need to be made with large wire nuts to secure the connections. Good Luck.
@sharoncourt753 жыл бұрын
@@RENOS4PROSJOES i had an electritian install the receptacle, cause I new i wanted to replace de cabinet later so wanted a plugg, a handy man told me the plugg will be fine but it agains the bare oven wall, i am fine with that if is not going to melt it, if is no safe i have to change again, i have no room in the cabinet to conceal de conexión with outmoving the wires higher,i think, thank you, just want to know if i can leave the plugg rigth behind the oven wall.
@speechlady90673 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful, but I don’t understand cross threading.
@RENOS4PROSJOES3 жыл бұрын
If you begin screwing the screw back in the hole and you feel any resistance, its likely because hte screw is not positioned straight in the hole. If you continue to screw the screw into the hole, you end up creating a new path for the screw, but this often damages the original threads on the inside of the screw hole. This is called cross-threading. It can also cause the screw to fit loose in the hole.
@dreamingrightnow11743 жыл бұрын
So in my stove there was a short that fried the wire on the right (your picture) and burnt the wire coming from inside the stove to that wiring block AND burnt the same wire on the cord that was connected to it. Even part of the block is melted... Should I try and splice them together with a connector cap and then wrap it up in electric tape? I can't afford a new stove or even an electrician.
@dreamingrightnow11743 жыл бұрын
..Otherwise it looks like I'd have to replace the 240 wire inside the stove, the wiring block AND the power cord..
@RENOS4PROSJOES3 жыл бұрын
I would suggest trying to get a free one. Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill, or any real estate flipper should be able to help or point you in the right direction. Also, homeowners replace working appliances all the time. Appliance delivery companies and installers would also be a good place to look for leads. Trying to mend the damaged one is dangerous. You've got to make sure that you live to fight another day.
@analyperez74494 жыл бұрын
How do you get the strap for the cable to sit flush so you can screw it close from the bottom?
@jimhemphy16094 жыл бұрын
So my power cord I'm installing doesn't have color to show positive and negative, what should I do
@minniejapart35103 жыл бұрын
My ground wire is on top of the other wires how do I do it
@RENOS4PROSJOES3 жыл бұрын
That is something that I would need to be able to see.
@minniejapart35103 жыл бұрын
@@RENOS4PROSJOES can I send picture
@JoseLopez-yn9eg4 жыл бұрын
Does the 3 range cord need a ground?
@RENOS4PROSJOES4 жыл бұрын
Technically, the 4 wire outlet (the one with the ground) has been required by electrical code since 1999. It's safer. However, pre-existing 3 wire receptacles in existing structures are normally grandfathered in to compliance and don't have to automatically be changed. However, you should always check with your local building department to determine the rules in your city.
@tier3rd3754 жыл бұрын
In a 3-wire setup, the neutral wire is grounded to the chassis of the stove. This is so if the chassis ever became energized, the neutral can safely carry the electricity back to the breaker panel. The danger with the 3 wire setup is that neutral and ground may not be at the same potential so if there is a fault you could potentially get electrocuted. The newer 4 wire cords are safer since neutral and ground are bonded at the main panel to ensure neutral and ground are at the same potential. No electricity should be flowing through ground unless there is a fault.
@skeeburton33604 жыл бұрын
Thank ya bro that help
@RENOS4PROSJOES4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@adverseproductions9244 Жыл бұрын
You really didn't show much at all with the 3 prong
@harryhansen41510 ай бұрын
This video is so wrong and should be removed. People don’t read the words. Remove the jumper please ! With a 4 wire connection !