January 9, 2012 By Dave Rongey ©2007-2012Author - Licensed Electrical Contractor Filed under Dryer Wiring
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Electrical Wiring Conversions for Clothes Dryers |
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How To Convert a Dryer Electrical Outlet and Wire the Cord
- The electrical outlet it was plugged into is 250V 50A.
- I wish to purchase a replacement electrical dryer but understand they are all 240V.
- Can this be done? Can the 240V plug be converted to use a 250V 50A plug? Is it safe?
- Or would it simply be easier to run 240V from the box?
Thank You
Background: Joe, a Handyman from Crystal Lake, IL
Additional Comments: Outstanding website!
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Joe.
The 240 Volt and 250 Volt are actually one in the same, however your plug configurations may be different. The attached links will take you to all the detailed information. I have provided the following links that lead to fully detailed information on this website that will assist you with your electrical question:
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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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