How to Install 3 and 4 Wire 240 Volt Dryer Cords

[@East568]

Thank you! You saved me from getting a lecture for 45 minutes from my step dad on how I don't know how to do anything that I've never done before

[@Wintonboy209]

You sound like a fuckin crybaby😂

[@JeffBrauss]

Just watched that video, and after all that lecturing he ended up being wrong. He said to double up the ground wires …ugh

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[@CarlosCruzLopez]

Thank you on behalf of all people who bought a dryer this Labor Day weekend!

[@lilianaguerrero333]

Thank you so much for this awesome video! My 17 year old son and I where able to install the new cord so easy with your instructions. I’m a single mom and couldn’t really afford to hire someone. You’re our angel! Thank you so much 🙏🙏💜

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Thanks for sharing. We're so glad we could help!!

[@Last_Chance.]

You are absolutely beautiful.

[@jakejones2402]

This guy does a phenomenal job of detailing which wire is L1 and L2. Thanks for the detail!

[@phyllisjackson8428]

Thank you so much! My dryer has been in the garage for over a month waiting for my boyfriend to change the power plug from a 3 to a 4 prong Power cable, You explained to me everything I needed to do it myself

[@Gabby-gg4vd]

Did you change it? Did it work out?

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[@Last_Chance.]

You need another boyfriend. I would have done it the second you asked me to. Well I hope everything worked out for you and I hope you have a beautiful day sweetheart

[@PhillipBlanton]

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[@AceGambino773]

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[@imontime77]

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[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Glad to help!

[@Neka-sf8pt]

Thank you so much! I'm a single mother & I recently moved. I did it by myself with your help. I thank God for you. A lot of men don't know how to be men these days & it's hard to find good help

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

so glad we could help you!! :))

[@brautigambeer]

I love the tone of your voice it's like you are tired of explaining this stuff to us😂 thanks for making the video easy peasy

[@ThePinkFloydFanatic]

Awesome. To the point, no complicated, convoluted instructions. Great vid.

[@EmmettMartin]

I’m am so glad this clear and detailed video was available. I’m more glad that I waited before assuming and moving forward with confirmation. Thanks!

[@Cleocatastic]

My first dryer cord install..I think I can do it now without panicking. Thank you!

[@danielmaines6946]

Awesome video. I watched 4 or 5 before yours and still was confused. Straight to the point!

[@KenishaSullivan-e5r]

Perfect everything. Thanks for the clear instructions, the safety instructions and demonstration on the same dryer with both types of cords. Well done and helped me tremendously.

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Very welcome Kenisha. We are happy to help.

[@michaeld.3779]

Perfect. No b.s.. No stupid jokes. Just getting to the point, and teaching.

[@nrnoble]

Exactly! I loved tech videos that right to the point.

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

Excellent direct presentation with no unecessary comedy, music or dancing cats, thank you!

[@elijahfrancis2520]

Thank you so much for this, other videos just briefly skim through the wire installation without showing how the wires are installed but this is very detailed and not complicated.

[@ftasg9393]

Going off

[@kennydraffin5599]

I want to see how the wires sticking out of the

[@abercheese70]

This is the content we have all been looking for. Straight and to the point. Thumbs up!

[@8andsk835]

Thank u for the video! Home Depot dropped off my dryer in the box and dipped out. I guess they didn’t want to install it so this video was super helpful!

[@OGxFASTxEDDY]

Now this video I actually understand. It just shows you what to do for either scenario. The other videos gave me three credit hours toward a science degree but didn't tell me where to attach the freaking wires. I'm just trying to install this dryer so my girl will quit asking me about it. 😅

[@larrysbrain1627]

No bullshit! This instructor is focused. Thanks for your direction.

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

You're welcome!

[@bruceking440]

Due to many wondering if the small wire connection instructions are correct: The small white or the green with the yellow stripe is the connection/jumper between the center neutral lug and the frame on 3 wire cords only. With a four wire cable you must not use that connection so the wire is put under the neutral screw to hold it out of the way. It is just connected to itself inside the unit. All other green wires connect to the metal cabinet frame.

[@Keepingitreal000]

So the guy in the video did it correctly?

[@bethbivins2484]

See I came lookin for this comment cause mines a green/white wire that’s doubled back on itself lol

[@donaldkeener9950]

This is the missing link to the video, thank you

[@fauxgirl2197]

Yep I learned by this video also re where to put the other white wire .. thanks ! Did you or anyone here have any problem with hooking up the green wire on green screw.? but my green wire does NOT reach to the green screw. Someone told me I can move the screw closer to another hole on back on metal on mach ? I know the green is the ground . I am scared to do that before I get advice.

[@PaoloFrancesco99]

Thanks for this explanation. My wire is green with yellow stripe and all the examples on line show it as white. Kenmore shouldn't have used a green color when in reality it's neutral. And I know this to be true from the diagram on back of the unit too.

[@Moonscentedhunter]

Thank you! I just bought an old house that was remodel and it came with a 3 prong outlet. You saved me so much time

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Great to hear!

[@AfikomenReunitedEric]

I appreciate you for doing a wonderful presentation of a simple fix for us less electrical inclined folks!

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Thanks for the great feedback! Glad we could help!

[@tatesmobilewashandinstalla7025]

Hey man, thank you. I’m deathly afraid of electricity and don’t fuck with it at all. This made this so much easier and I felt safer. I know it’s not manly to be afraid of these things but I’ve been electrocuted as a child by a plug and I’ve been afraid ever since but my wife needed me to change the dryer cord. I appreciate your help.

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Very glad we could help you out!!!

[@Pritty_Tee]

Thank you so much for this! I just bought a dryer today and changed it thanks to you!

[@faustorodriguez7103]

Thank you, I did the same way and my dryer. It's working fine, thank you.

[@ToothPasteLOL]

I’ve gotten so much crap for counter turning my screws to prevent cross threading, glad to see someone else does it

[@vainilk78]

Thanks man. I was able to fix my dryer. Your video was on point!!!

[@PaPanthers]

I've watched couple of these videos and this is the best and most detailed.

[@txskid1]

Thank you so much for a straightforward tutorial. It works.

[@indatubesurfer]

Thank you for this video! Help me out big time with the 4 cable!! I asked the electric guy at home depot and he told me the red wire to leave unhooked! What an idiot! Going to get himself sues giving out bad info to ppl like that! Lucky for me I’m not that dumb lol

[@Blahmanwhysoserious]

At least he didn’t tell you to put it in a glass of water, lol

[@OGxFASTxEDDY]

Smdh wow

[@gamlielu]

Extremly nice detailed video. on the 3 wired connection you did not show how the prong laid out, in other words are they face down or up? . YOU ARE THE BEST

[@interweb353]

I like the way you screw!

[@Bauerr757]

Short and to the point. Very helpful! Even someone with no electrical experience can figure this one out. (not me but just saying).

[@zleggitt1989]

Great, simple, easy to follow instructions.. Thank you

[@antwansneed9051]

Thank you for your help I was confused on how to change my cords

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Glad to help!

[@courtneybrady1]

Thanks for this video I just installed the four wires myself because of you 😊

[@hopeisa4letterword]

Thank you for this clear and concise helpful explanation!

[@Ramrock325]

Helped me with my dryer! Super helpful,keep up the great content

[@theemmanuel4123]

Thanks for keeping it short. So easy and fast to understand you. Again thanks love the vid.

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Thanks for the compliment and glad we could help :)

[@mariop725]

Thank you so much!! You saved me a lot of trouble and headaches. Really appreciate your help!

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Very welcome Mariop. Glad we could help!

[@tremoloman]

Thank you for this video! I've never installed one of these before and you made it so simple 🤘👍🇺🇲

[@JoeHall-c9f]

Thanks again for quick response and the information...that's what I needed.

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Sure thing Joe. Let us know if you need anything. Like and subscribe!!!

[@pepperrae36]

Yeah! Fast and to the point. Easy to follow. Thank you.

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[@csapp720]

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[@shermanclay8799]

man thank you for the simple instructions.... thx again

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Very happy to help Sherman!

[@ZRO777]

Thanks for a right to the point video. I love when people just get to what I'm trying to fix.

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[@nrnoble]

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[@fredsapplianceacademy]

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[@theylivepart2]

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[@VilifiedFreedom]

Great job on the video straight-to-the-point well done sir.

[@drumbyte]

Great explanation, well done!

[@lalaland12564]

Thanks for this video. So helpful!!

[@JohnnyJaga]

Thank you so much for the video! I understand that the center cord on the three prong is neutral and will always be neutral. However, when it comes to line one and line two I'm not sure which is which. If you flip the cord the other way, the center is always going to be neutral no matter which way you're holding it. But l1 and l2 are going to be in different positions depending on how you're holding the cord. Is there way to know what's the proper way it should be facing? I'm thinking the flat side of the connection should be facing away from you where the center of the crimp should be facing you. Is that correct??

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Hi Johnny! Thanks for dropping us a line. L1 and L2 are interchangeable. Hope this helps!

[@mus_xr4653]

How can I connect this type dryer to a 220v grid?

[@Lostboy_Collections]

This video was excellent thank you

[@shipleypestsolutions]

Thank you so much for this great and easy tutorial!

[@tonym6920]

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[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Thank you!

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Thank you so much for posting this video!!!!

[@PSALM_6012]

Worked like a charm

[@cherylm6349]

Thank you, this video was a big help.

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Very welcome.

[@TheHickus]

Screw size is not nut driver size, but you got the point over anyway.

[@jamesshilling1315]

Needed a refresher ty

[@vince6829]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@michie4872]

Can you explain what to look for in question of the damaged bolt and nut cross threading you spoke about? I wonder because they have recently attached a 3 prong dryer cord to my new dryer and also have questions about it. Like for example how would I know which is the correct prong to use a 3 or 4? Is it depending on the wall socket capacity only? I'm not very knowledgeable on any of it and I would greatly appreciate some much needed guidance to make sure I know what's going on when the delivery guy hooks up the brand new dryer ordered because the new one received seems to be faulty and I wonder if it's due to this 3 and 4 prong option.. 😮

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Sure! When any damage occurs to the nuts or bolts they will not seat correctly. By that I mean the screw will not go in all the way and tighten against the cord. The screws should almost effortlessly go into the nuts. Any resistance means cross threading is likely happening. Cross threading is basically when the screw or nut is not aligned and threads become damaged. You can visibly see this on the threads when it happens. When we talk about prong, it is the cord that matches to the outlet. If you have an outlet with 3 holes you need a 3 prong cord and if you have an outlet with 4 holes you need a 4 prong cord. A 3 prong or 4 prong setup will operate the dryer without issue. Hope this helps!

[@michie4872]

@@fredsapplianceacademy Om my that was a speedy delivery! Thank you very much. I have learned something from your video and response that I would be clueless about beforehand. Thank you again for making the video and for taking your time to explain this so clearly. 👍😀

[@sloanerifficheart7479]

Very straight forward!

[@r7ndom]

Great video!!

[@mortneff438]

This video agrees with my manual for dryer. I think that goofy ground/ neutral wire moving is needed to avoid bonding issue ?

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Just remember on the 3 wire they come together. On the 4 wire they stay separate.

[@xnewton.24]

Can use 240v power for it

[@jakedagr8904]

Thanks a lot brother you really just saved me a lot of time and money💪🏾

[@eliesercarrera8561]

Thank you for helping me out

[@spencerfrey2609]

Thanks..didn't know that neutral and ground were pig tailed. Also I have stuffed dishrags ,etc below the wires as a net in case I dropped a screw..great video!

[@RiseDanner-xn7uc]

Thank you man ,I didn't know what to do with the white wire inside ( reinstall it with the other new incoming white & proceed as normal... I'll let you know how it went danners on & on it...

[@mikehawk120]

I just attached the 3 wire as we moved into a house with it from a 4 prong. I did as you showed, and after the dryer runs for about 5 or 10 mins, the breaker for that outlet keeps shutting off, and suggestions as to why this takes place? Dryer kicks out heat and functions as it should. I did notice that I had the wires facing the wrong direction, not the correct placement, but the crimps attaching the wire to the actual connector.

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

You can take an amp draw on the dryer. With an amp probe put it around the red or black wire near the terminal block then run the dryer on timed dry high heat. When heating it should draw right around 24 amps then drop back down when not heating to around 5. If the amp draw is normal I would suspect your breaker is weak or there might be a loose connection in the home wiring. If the Amp draw for the dryer is too high there is a fault in the dryer such as a short that needs to be corrected.

[@mikehawk120]

@@fredsapplianceacademy perfect! Thank you kind sir for the knowledge, will run with that and fix this.

[@rl4889]

Thank you SO MUCH !!! You are a great person for doing this video.

[@loitran6741]

Thank you, the way you show very easy to learn.

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Glad to help!

[@timconnollyfit]

@fredsapplianceacademy can I double up the green and white wire in the middle and leave the ground where it is?

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

We're not quite following your question. The video provides clear instructions. If you need further help, send a pic via email to [e-mail] and we will assist further! :)

[@Gauge.-Warington]

Like everybody else, thanks my man.

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Sure thing!

[@joshuajones3634]

New dryer not working after 3 prong cord install. Swap the other 2 wires on the terminals with neutral still in the center?

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Neutral will always go in the center. L1 and L2 won't matter. If it's still not working after install, might have an issue with power supply or the dryer itself.

[@kittysch2]

Now this is how to give directions!

[@MrNotetyme2012]

I AGREE!!!

[@danal1911]

Thank you Sir! Great video!

[@ez119406]

Thank you. You helped me out a lot

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Very welcome!

[@donhendricks2950]

Excellent instruction video 📹 👏 👌 👍

[@robinwatson298]

Did you add the ground wire with the middle wire

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Hi Robin! Have a look at the video again. It will explain this for you. :)

[@connorpollock5431]

So does it matter which wires go left and right as long as the middle line goes in middle neutral? And if so could you explain why?

[@adambutcher4204]

Hello there Connor. When doing a 3 wire install as long as then neutral is placed in the middle it does not matter where the two outside lines go. This is because L1 and L2 function the same way. we could say that l1 comes off the left side of the transformer and l2 comes off the right side. When both L1 and L2 are used for a power supply you get 240vac. Any time neutral is used it splits the transformer in half and the power supply will now be 120vac. Hope this helps.

[@ConfedVet]

Just had a new dryer installed. I noticed that when I touch the dryer and the faucet at the clothes washer I get a shock. Why?

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Something is shorted or not wired correctly. Turn off the power off at the breaker and check the wiring at the terminal block to the dryer.

[@ClintonPatterson-e1i]

Great video 😊

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Thanks Clinton!

[@NevaGetFull]

I appreciate u big dawg this was a big help 👍🏾

[@Buff_Nerd_Hippie]

Great video. Any advice for when the neutral screw is won’t come out? The one on my dryer keeps spinning

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

You will need to order a terminal block kit and replace the screw and nut that are stripped. Use what ever parts of the kit you need to get the job done and save the rest for future use if needed. The part number is 279320 and can be bought on Amazon. associate link amzn.to/3xcS0l7

[@levivillareal4244]

Very helpful video thank you

[@karenboyd6145]

Perfect video thank you

[@adambutcher4204]

You're very welcome, Karen!

[@RuckusDetritus]

My brand new LG dryer with a four prong cable would not turn on until I moved the dryer neutral wire to connect with the green ground wire (like the three prong wiring). My only guess is the house outlet wiring must be incorrect. Umm, is it dangerous to wire it this way?

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

I would suggest having a professional out to check on your situation.

[@PastorIhaza]

Exceptional How To...🏆🥳

[@paulkoech1215]

You are the best thankyou

[@knighthawkjr1307]

I did the 4 wire way and my dryer did not work until I put the white wire that was originally on the ground back to that screw with the green wire, why is that??

[@tianahurtado8290]

Thank you helped a lot

[@breezymedina5397]

Will the machines ground wire always be connected to the neutral, regardless of housing color? Yours is white, but the ground wire on my machine is green.

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Hi there! Send us a picture at [e-mail]. We will review and provide some advice. :)

[@jonathanmaxwell8183]

Thanks for the help

[@fredsapplianceacademy]

Glad we could help!