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This article is a brief post about dryer power cord adapters. We‘re going to discuss the difference between 3-prong and 4-prong dryer power cords and how to choose the right dryer power cord adapters for newer or older dryer. The purpose is to help you better understand dryer power cord adapters products and the correct selection or use.
In 1996, The National Electrical Code (NEC) required 4-prong dryer outlets in all new homes to avoid the shock. Before this time,3-prong outlets were the standard used in American homes,which is netural and ground poles to be one wire,not safe. You can find the plugs and receptacles photos of dryer 3&4 prong wires with NEMA code confirguration to check the difference.
So most of all older homes was built and may still use featured a 3-prong outlets. If you have a 4 prong corded dryer but a 3 prong socket house,dryer power cord adapters convert NEMA 10-30P plug to 14-30R receptacle will be the right adapter you need.
Dryer power cord adapters can quickly solve the problem, save money and time. It’s very easy to use or install, and needn’t tools or professional Electrican, just plug it in to make dryer work.
To be simply, the power cord adapter for dryer have two types in the market: 3 prong to 4 prong adapter and 4 prong to 3 prong adapter. It’s easy to distinguish both of them. Please see the following details application information.
3 Prong to 4 Prong Dryer Adapter converts an heavy-duty NEMA 10-30 outlet in older house into NEMA 14-30 outlet for newer electric dryers.
Important Notes
4 Prong to 3 Prong Dryer Adapter converts new house heavy-duty NEMA 14-30 outlet into NEMA 10-30 outlet for older electric dryers. It can avoid big cost to buy new dryer with 4 pong and wires.
Important Notes
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