Thanks in advance,
Steve
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This is a really newbie type question but here goes... I recently acquired a new dryer for my 40+ year old home. The problem that I have is that the dryer plug is too big for my regular 3-prong outlet! Do I need to get that outlet rewired or is there a plug converter that I can purchase somewhere?
** the dryer plug is too big for my regular 3-prong outlet! **
By "regular 3-prong outlet" do you mean one that you might plug a lamp or toaster into? If so, a new 240 volt line will need to be installed and an appropriate wall outlet as that outlet is only for 120 volts.
If you mean the old dryer plug had a 3 prong plug and the new has a 4 prong plug, either the wall outlet will need to be replaced (and possibly a new power line installed to it) or the cord on the dryer will need to be changed to a 3 terminal one.
Dan O.
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[This message has been edited by DanO (edited April 09, 2003).]
