How can I plug my 3 prong dryer into a 4 prong receptacle?

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My dryer blew up and there is no chance of repair — it was pretty old anyway. I found a used dryer and brought it home. Unfortunately, the cord don't match the receptacle. I Need to know if there are adapters for this or is there an easy DIY solution?

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score 7 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:22

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You'll simply have to purchase a 4 prong dryer cord, which can be found at any local hardware store or big box store.

4 prong plug

Then follow the dryer manufacturers installation instructions for connecting a 4 prong plug.
Most dryers will be wired similarly to the one described in this answer, though it could vary a bit from manufacturer to manufacturer.

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answered Sep 24 '13 at 12:12

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Ok.. I will have to try this! I cant afford an electrician so im hoping I can do this alone.. =) Thank You for your reply! – ericaJohnson1 Sep 24 '13 at 12:17
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I've done this or the inverse several times - it's trivially easy. All you need is a screwdriver. – John Sep 24 '13 at 14:50
The original cable looks like NEMA 10-30, Outlet NEMA 14-30? – HerrBag Sep 24 '13 at 17:40

How can I plug my 3 prong dryer into a 4 prong receptacle?

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