W Y X and White Red Black Wire Connections

Question: I am putting in a new power outlet  for a dryer.

• The old dryer was wired direct.
• The new outlet calls for a W, Y, and X wires.
• I have Red, White, and Black  wires.

Where do I put the Red, White, and Black  wires on to the outlet?

This electrical question came from: Bob, a Homeowner from Cranston, RI
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Bob.

Wire Designations for a 3-Wire 240 Volt Dryer Outlet

1. The Black Wire attaches to Outlet Terminal X
2. The Red Wire attaches to Outlet Terminal Y
3. The White Neutral or Green Ground wire attaches to Outlet Terminal W

The Following links will assist you with your electrical question:

Dryer Wiring

Electrical Outlets

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Electrical Wire for the Home
Complete listing of electrical wire types and parts used for home projects with electrical code information serves as selection guidelines.

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Wiring a Dryer

• See an electric dryer installation with a typical 220 Volt electric power cord wiring system.
• You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric dryer, or a 3-wire or 4-wire outlet.
• Lets look a how the electric dryer is wired and what to do if your cord does not match the plug.

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Wiring 220 Volt Electrical Outlet
Home electrical wiring includes 110 volt outlets and 220 volt outlets and receptacles which are common place in every home. See how electrical outlets for the home are wired.