Ge Electric Dryer Plug Adapter

Before the mid 1990s most electric clothes dryers operated with three prong plugs that fit into three slot outlets but since 1996 the electric code has required four slot.

Ge electric dryer plug adapter.

For use with most leading brand free standing electric dryers with a 3 prong receptacle. Electrical requirements connecting dryer using 4 wire. Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes in accordance with the national electri cal code ansi nfpa no. Adapter plug with this appliance.

When you install a new dryer in an older home or an old dryer in a newer home you may find that the dryer plug type on your appliance does not fit the outlet on the wall. Warning to reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and personal injury. Click to add item smart electrician reg white 6 outlet plug adapter to the compare list. Gas dryers use 110 volt nema 5 20 plugs.

Save big on our selection of taps and adapters and expand your plug potential with more electrical outlets. Length 1 83 m cord 30 amp. Prime 4 ft 4 prong black dryer appliance power cord. Electric dryers run on 220 volts and use either the three prong nema 11 30 or the four prong nema 14 30 plug depending on age.

Ge 3 globe electric 2. Cord clamp is provided on terminal end to relieve strain on terminals. Older homes typically have 3 prong outlets while 4 prong outlets are used in newer construction. Molded on right angle plug keeps cord close to wall.

Universal 3 wire dryer power cord. Switch between them with a four prong to three prong dryer adapter or the converse a three prong to four prong dryer adapter.