Dryer Receptacle Installation - 4 Prong Outlet Wiring

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In this video, I show you how to wire a dryer receptacle. This is a 4-prong outlet and the wiring is really simple. If you are looking to install a new dryer receptacle or just want to know how they work, then this video is for you!
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Intro 00:00
Dryer Receptacle Code 00:19
How To Rough Wire For A Dryer Receptacle 01:08
Safety First! 02:24
Dryer Receptacle Supplies 02:59
How To Wire A Dryer Receptacle 03:33
Outro 07:54
Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

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@christopheromarrah1785 Год назад

I had 3. My house was built in 87 so when I upgraded appliances they came with 4 prong. I watched a couple video like yours are switched them myself. Good video man

@davidrobins4025 Год назад

Thanks for your very clear instruction. I just added my dryer receptacle three days ago. I went back to verify it was done as you indicated. All good.

@electrokid4885 Год назад

He is an AMAZING RU-vidr and has taught me a lot about building your own house and saving a ton of money.

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

Thank you for letting me know this. I created this channel to help as many people as possible DIY. I am thankful to have subscribers like you that appreciate it. I wish you well with all of your projects!

@electrokid4885 Год назад

@@TheExcellentLaborer Thank you so much!

@electrokid4885 Год назад

@@TheExcellentLaborer Keep making your AWSOME content!

@dmc_cat 7 месяцев назад

Everytime he says "click the like button", I actually do. One of the few channels that I always click "like" because of such high quality content. keep up the good work homie.

@ravens411rock 7 дней назад

I have both. Thank you so much! you are the best. My new dryer will be up and running tomorrow. I am soooooo excited.

@NateFastBikes 2 года назад

Love your videos man. im a full time house flipper doing my first solo gut job and have found so much help from all your videos

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thanks Nate. House flipping has always been an interest for me but I have never done it. I have always done new construction. I’m glad you can find my videos helpful!

@haveyouflossedtoday Год назад

Me too! First time doing it on my own. There are just aren’t enough quality trustworthy workers whose schedules aren’t jam packed.

@arneee100 Год назад

Josh and his videos are absolutely awesome. By far the tutorial on building I found so far.

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

Thank you Arno! Try to put as much information that will be useful to the viewer in my content. Be sure to stay tuned for more!

@whoisradu Год назад

What amazing teacher. I will try this project this weekend. Pray for me!

@bravo3541 2 года назад

excellent video. Great close ups too. Moving my washer and dryer, so will install a 4 prong in the new location.

@sirdevio 3 месяца назад

Great video. Found out about a dryer power issue Friday. Saw this vid that night. Ordered parts from your affiliate link (in the description) and had it installed on Sunday.

@MarilynJones Год назад

You video really helped me get my dryer going! I had all the wires, but an incorrect range outlet for some reason, which didn't work. I bought a four prong dryer outlet and just needed to know how to wire it so I could do some laundry. Thank you very much!

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

You are welcome Marilyn! I appreciate you letting me know I could help you out. Good luck with your other DIY projects!

@bacster99 7 месяцев назад

I bought a metal box does the ground have to be ground screwed to the box and then plugged into the new 4 prong my wire is short so can I just plug it straight into the 4 prong

@MarkosEJ1 11 месяцев назад

Exactly what I was needing to see. I have a 3-prong receptacle in my home, got a new dryer now though.

@T.E.P.. 2 года назад

absolutely superb video just like all the rest! Hope your week is going perfect !

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thanks Thor! So far all is well. Hope the same with you man!

@shavmer2652 Год назад

Excellent! I learned how to install those wire...finally! Thanks

@rynjolly1 Год назад

We were hardwired from back in the 70s lol 😆 updates coming this month thank god.

@OliverMiami Месяц назад

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@darrelltso642 Месяц назад

I am going to install a dryer.. your video is very helpful.. with what supplies I need.. fuse , wires,,etc. thank you for your guidance

@weathertrainsrandomniss1083 Год назад

First time viewer. Great video. I am working on finishing my basement and stumbled upon your channel. Our dryer is 4 prong,house was built in 2019 in Wisconsin. Cheers!

@Heather-rq1cv Год назад

I love your videos. Ive done so much from your videos including plumbing my entire house. Thank you! Thank you for the product list and also all the information. Such an amazing channel!

@davonfranklin5158 8 месяцев назад

Great video. Going to try my hand at wiring my own bulld. Can't wait.

@virbone7141 2 года назад

Thanks for being an source of knowledge

@douglasgoodman226 Год назад

Your channel is one of the very BEST. Kudos!

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

I appreciate that Douglas! Good luck with your project

@seanstrickley3992 Год назад

4 wire is better but honestly it depends how your dryer is wired. You can always change the wiring on the appliance to accommodate how your receptacle is wired too

@sagitario12ish 7 месяцев назад

In my receptacle its just: black white in tge middle ground or copper cable only could you believe?

@smellme6313 6 месяцев назад

There are prong adapters sold on Amazon. Mine works great. Dryer was a 3 prong and the outlet was 4. Very simple fix no rewiring!

@merlinious01 3 месяца назад

Modern code wants 4 wire so there is access to 110v for the control electronics, without sending power down the ground.

@frankfrank7648 6 дней назад

😮 9th GTG baby 7:23 blaze

@fuegoman45 2 года назад

Love the whiteboard lessons. Thanks brother 🤙❤️

@electrokid4885 Год назад

Me too! There amazing!

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 месяцев назад

I appreciate the feedback!

@sgarra6490 8 месяцев назад

Perfect! Thank you! Do you have an opinion on the adapters for the newer 4 prong dryer cord (female side) to 3 prong (male) that plugs into the existing older style nema 10 outlet? I purchased the adapter to use temporarily, I am interested in your opinion on whether or not my new samsung front load set (dryer) will be protected enough with the adapter cord? I have to see if the home owner will be willing to allow me to make the change to a new 4 prong receptacle and if the wiring is 10-2 or 10-3 as you also mentioned.

@emanuelscmorales9625 Год назад

Be helpful thanks for the informative videos. God bless you and your family

@davidwayneprins 2 года назад

the same 3 vs 4 prong 240 outlet issue holds true with electric ranges. Only differences are the breaker is usually 50 amps, 6-3 with ground Romex wire is used and the L shaped neutral plug moves to a straight one.

@juliasullivan2497 2 года назад

Thank you so much, this was really helpful!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

You are welcome Julia!

@tatyanalovyeremuk1133 5 месяцев назад

Very good explanation, thank you

@jynx2501 10 месяцев назад

Afirst time home buyer here. Our dryer outlet needs to be replaced. I've replaced a standard 3 prong socket before, but never done one of these. I feel confident doing this, but it is a little scary. This video really helped me a lot, thanks.

@alexfurlow5497 Год назад

My customer has a 3 prong I'm changing it to 4. Thanks for the help.

@miltonnegron65 Год назад

Great video Just what I needed

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

Thank you Milton!

@BOSS_805 Месяц назад

Great video. 4 prong. 10/3 wire. Single 60amp breaker here

@rontiemens2553 2 года назад

Great video, as always. To get more views and more Likes, you might want to consider eliminating empty phraseology such as : "Without further ado...", "That being said...", "as you can see...", "now what I'm gonna do...", "I'm gonna go ahead and...". Getting rid of such verbal fluff will make your already good videos extra sharp and even more engaging and watchable. In response to your question, I have two 3-prongs I need to convert to 4-prongs, so thank you for this presentation.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Appreciate your feedback! I actually have noticed that before but it’s a hard habit to break lol. Thanks for watching!

@rontiemens2553 2 года назад

@@TheExcellentLaborer You’ll get there, as your workmanship is top quality!

@arnieselectric007 Год назад

Nice video Josh, as always...😃😉😎

@veegee3447 2 года назад

Awesome video thank you for sharing👍😎

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

You are welcome. Thank you for watching!

@ashleysmith6773 Год назад

I have a 3 prong, but I just bought the house, and a new dryer. So I'm using this video to install the 4 prong.

@cafemolido5459 3 месяца назад

You do good work.

@justinerickson5430 Год назад

Thanks for the great content!

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

Thank you Justin!

@danielv1532 2 года назад

Can you please do a video on adding a generator hook up plug to the breaker panel for when power goes out. Thanks!

@Brumasterj 2 года назад

Bro great video quick and precise! My daughter just had a house built in Texas and the ground is on bottom of the 4 prong outlet with the neutral on top. Which I think NFPA 70 started recommending ground on bottom in case the cord came partially out due to something falling on it, the ground would stay in? The way hers is positioned with ground on bottom it puts the dryer cord in a awkward position? Have they started making dryer cords to confirm to this position?

@almosthalo Год назад

Just have to say your hella amazing being able to do most of these vids on your own. Def have a new subscriber. #mcm

@jacobsonleland Год назад

Because you asked us to I am commenting as to my remodel having a 4 terminal outlet because I wanted the most up to date outlet available for the dryer receptacle. We will find out once my Family coming to move into the 2 bedroom as to whether or not their Dryer is also a 4 prong plug in and if not will be up grading that as well. Laterz Leland

@jyjjackfast 8 месяцев назад

thank you. good job

@6713joe 9 месяцев назад

very good, thanks

@juliochingaling5824 Год назад

EXCELLENT. Blessings.

@electrokid4885 Год назад

My house currently is a four prong but my other house that I used to live in was a three prong. Because houses built before 1996 were three prong my old house was 1994, the one I'm in now is 1998. We had to swap the Dryer cord when we moved because we brought the Washer and Dryer with us.

@handymanpina25 2 года назад

Muy bien echo amigo. Good 👏 👏 👏

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thank you!

@davidharrison3074 2 года назад

As always, such a precise video about the type of outlet. We are required in most areas with a 4 prog outlet unless an existing one is a 3 prong and if course matching up with the unit installed. I was told that some units require 4 prong depending on the features etc. Always check with the seller of the dryer unit and the codes for sure. Thank you again Josh. 👍🏻👍🏻

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Good point David. If it already exist in the house then 3 prong is good to go. I have never used a three prong cord so I’m not sure if they are universal. Thanks a lot for stopping by!

@davidharrison3074 2 года назад

@@TheExcellentLaborer that's why I let people know to ask the sales person what the unit calls for. It gets delivered then to find out it won't work. I had a customer tell me to just install the 4 prong on a 3 wire circuit and I won't take the responsibility. I've run a new line before for a unit in a basement that was all exposed which is okay with the right breaker as well. That's why I suggest the simple questions for people to ask if I can't be there to help. Take care Josh

@PaulLadendorf 9 месяцев назад

Thanks. Very helpful. So a 2 gang box is required?

@LeilaniWhite Год назад

I have a 3 prong house bought the 4 prong same one in this video but now realized the house doesn’t have a green ground wire. Only has 3 wires to put into a 4 prong. My solution I’m thinking is buy an extra wire and jump it from the white wire neutral to the green ground. Because currently have no power out of the 4 prong with the 3 wires hooked into it

@dolan979 Год назад

If you jump the neutral to ground on the box you'll energize the box... just pull a new wire

@LeilaniWhite Год назад

@@dolan979 got it thank you 🙏 ima run a ground from the box to the prong.

@dolan979 Год назад

@@LeilaniWhite don't forget to make sure you are using 10/3 wire for the outlet. Good luck!!!

@dolan979 Год назад

You need a ground from the panel to your receptacle to go into the back of the outlet.

@mondavou9408 2 месяца назад

Bravo!

@s4faction373 6 месяцев назад

New subscriber. thank you

@TheExcellentLaborer 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for subbing!

@fernandocollazos1980 2 года назад

Hi from Colombia. 👍💪

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Hey Fernando! Welcome to the channel!

@trinitywave Месяц назад

Thank you Josh. Very informative. Question: are the colors you mentioned for the wiring of this, standard throughout electrical installation? Curious. Love and Light.

@TimEngle 2 года назад

Does it matter which hot terminal you put the black and red or are they interchangeable?

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Interchangeable. Good question!

@TimEngle 2 года назад

Thank you for getting back to me so quick with the answer. No one can accuse you of procrastinating. 😁👍

@yorkarrages7617 Год назад

@lowcostreparacoes7288 11 месяцев назад

240v in one power and neutral is the same interchangeable!

@calebthekonkurer 11 месяцев назад

Hey Bud, I’m here in Northern California and I have a Three Gang box yo. 👍

@iTsGonzo 9 месяцев назад

Recommended video for a panel that doesn’t have a dryer section in the panel . It’s an older home , new panel installed but never a breaker for a dryer . I want to add the 30amp double pole to the panel is that ok to do ?

@ReefMimic 9 месяцев назад

@Anthonyvision1 Год назад

You're the best keep make a videos

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

I appreciate that. I love creating content!

@dfnuniverse2198 Год назад

I HAVE A 110 2 PRONG OLD OUTLET WITH 4 PLUG INPUTS. DO YOU SEPARATE ONE PLUG OUTLET TO MAKE A DEDICATED SOLO OUTLET FOR THE DRYER, (OR DOES THIS REQUIRE ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE ELECTRICAL SOLUTION? GREAT WORK AND GREAT VIDEO! 🖤💪🏽👌

@bobbyz515 Год назад

Thank you for this. Question - For a finished drywall how did you fish 10/3 wire from two gang box to subpanel ?. This is not shown in your video.

@losmoore3358 2 года назад

Does it matter on the distance between circuit breaker and installing the receptacle for possible voltage drop when getting the proper gage of wire ?

@electrokid4885 Год назад

Not usually but if it’s really far away the voltage will start to drop.

@macdadstromboli2762 Год назад

A bit late I know, but I have one small detail. For future reference, even though the wires are dead, keep the neutral away from the hot leads when connecting. Safety. 🙂

@electrokid4885 Год назад

It wouldn’t matter if you put tape on the breaker to tape it in the off position so it can’t be turned on. But if not then I agree.

@johndominick67 7 месяцев назад

Josh, where did you get your torque screwdriver? I like the simplicity of it. Thanks!!!

@hebergallardo9366 Год назад

I need a 4 prong like the one you installed

@georgyrogers3281 Год назад

Can a 20/20 amp breaker work for 10/3 wire and 4 prong outlet?

@mikenone590 Год назад

Can i splice 10-3 romex to some older cable (idk what it is) but it's 4 wire 10 gauge? red, black, white, green?

@cosaosa2855 Год назад

Both my hot wires are the same color. Can either hot go into either side of the outlet?

@surferdude642 Год назад

I was told that in the 3-prong setup the ground and neutral are bonded in the dryer and it is okay because they are bonded at the main electrical panel also. This doesn't make sense to me because it seems similar to an illegal bootleg ground in a 120v receptacle and will introduce objectionable current. Please advise.

@bozzcrezo1160 10 месяцев назад

is it possible to use a 6/3 ser wire for a dryer? I have some left over from an install and really don't want to buy an entire roll of 10/3 just to go less than 10ft.

@losmoore3358 2 года назад

Is there certain type of gloves u use for electrical work ?

@mr.fallen1486 6 месяцев назад

I'd recommend a lockout/tag out if the Ac panel is in an area with a lot of people

@alexandriamcmillan446 7 месяцев назад

How do you know which wires go where? I just bought the plug to replace on the dryer (by recommendation from the home depot employee) but I figured the outlet would be easier for me to change instead so I'm going to go swap out for the outlet instead.

@carlosayala6754 Год назад

Does this apply to electric stove too?

@Culture-and Год назад

I just moved and changed my 3 prong outlet to a 4 prong in order to fit my dryer. When I turned on the breaker for my dryer, it was tripped (lit red). When I turn the breaker off and and back on, it’s still tripped. Any idea what the issue may be?

@user-bw5xf3yr3m Год назад

Does it matter where the black wire goes to which gold screw or it won’t matter

@GoDaddy1997 Год назад

What if I don’t have a 4th wire can I just put everything else where it goes and go from their

@franchescamawet4637 3 месяца назад

I was changing out the receptacle from a 3 prong to a 4 prong for my new dryer but my outlet doesn’t have a ground wire 😢 can use my new dryer with the three wires or do I need to have an electrician run a ground?

@TexasEngineer 7 месяцев назад

I have a cir 1978 house with 3 prong outlets in the dryer and oven. The neutral is only required for 120v service. The true difference between a neutral and a ground is which bar they are landed on in the breaker box. Since they are bonded together they are electrically identical. The installation details for the dryer 3 wire plug installation calls for the third wire, the neutral on the plug to be connected to the ground on the outlet. I am not comfortable if the dryer is using the ground to create 120v service instead of an internal 240/120 transformer. I have checked my old oven and the power supply did use a 240/120 transformer for the oven light. The circuit board was powered by a 240v to DC circuit.

@jdubya54 2 года назад

Excellent video. I Might add if some dont know. The gold/brass terminals are always for the hot wires even on regular outlets. Brass does not expand and contract like other metals so it is used for the hot wires. The neutral wire Always goes to the silver terminal. this is an easy way to verify the correct terminal for hots. NOTE. this is important for polarity on 110 outlets also. On the front of the 110 outlet the brass will be the smallest slit the plug goes into. I believe this is done to save money since brass is more expensive then the silver

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

I appreciate you putting your input. Yes everything you stated here is something to consider. Thanks for watching!

@rileyhitt8311 11 месяцев назад

If i were to bring the wires to the other side of my house would 10 guage be good enough without voltage drop or how many feet can i get out of it safely

@R2D2arthurge Год назад

Hold on a second , so you are saying that the two 120 separate outlets were converted into one single 240 outlet but isn’t the amperage on the cables that run the 120s lower than the 240 ? Will the customer have a fire if a lot of things are plug into that circuit ? If it’s safe and it’s code to have the same cables for different outlets . Can you elaborate because I’m about to do the exact same thing you did, since it looks so easy .

@yu128715 Месяц назад

Unfortunately, my outlet didn’t have color coded screws. They were all the same colour. Silver. But I followed the diagram on the box which showed which color wire goes where. Thanks. 😊

@dicknastee1652 Год назад

Ye. How long did it actually take you to get those 10 gauge wires into that box?

@johnpitts3423 Год назад

My electr I Cian roughed my house with 10 2 wire. My dryer pigtail also has only hot, hot, ground. Am I going to fail my elect inspection?

@WMLor-gz2un 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, from an electrical dummy

@MrGaborseres Год назад

Mine in Florida is a 3 prong

@christopherworkman9070 Год назад

(06:55) My house has a three-prong dryer outlet. The house was built in 1989 by my family. Tonight we had to do some emergency plumbing where our outdoor spigot froze and busted and was leaking into the house. We pulled out the dryer, because the spigot/pipe exits the house behind it, and we found out we have to replace the dryer outlet. It didn't get wet, but It's been burning and the prongs on the pigtail are corroded.

@haveyouflossedtoday Год назад

Please don’t take this wrong….but so glad the pipe broke so that you found the damaged dangerous outlet before your house caught on fire!!