electric dryer question

hallerb · 2007-09-16T03:48:14+00:00

A good friend needs a new electric dryer. I looked at the old dryerits ancient and not worth fixing.The existing dryer s a 3 prong unitWill the dryer outlet need upgraded to 4 prong when the new dryergets installed?

Sep 16, 2007 21 Replies

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Pete C. 18 years ago

I'm afraid I only have the 2002 NEC.

Pete C.

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Doug Miller 18 years ago

That is false. The three wires to it are hot, hot, and uninsulated neutral -- which carries the return current from the 120V motor and timer.

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