Gas-Dryer Wiring

Gas dryers don't require special 220-volt current, unlike their electric counterparts. But the power cord of the dryer is still an important component of the machine. If the cord becomes frayed or worn, it should be replaced with an equivalent heavy-duty three-prong power cord. With a few simple tools, you can complete this task.

Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug your dryer from the outlet if it's currently connected. Never attempt to work on live electrical circuits.
- 2
  Remove the screws on the perimeter of the electrical connections panel on the rear of the dryer. You can identify the panel by the hole for the power cord in the panel. Remove the panel.
- 3
  Loosen the screw clamp on the power cord. Loosen the three screws -- on the electrical panel inside the opening -- that are holding the ends of the power cord. Remove the existing cord.
- 4
  Feed the end of the new cord through the clamp, and attach the ends of the wires in the power cord to the screws on the electrical panel. Attach the black wire to the brass-colored screw, the white wire to the silver-colored screw and the green wire to the green-colored screw.
- 5
  Tighten the screw clamp on the power cord. Place the panel back onto the dryer, and attach it with the screws you removed earlier. Plug the dryer back in before attempting to operate it.

Electrical Appliance Grounding Wiring

Can You Replace the Cord on an Electrical Appliance to Fix It?

Electrical Repairs