How to Remove a Dryer Outlet

Dryer outlets are high-powered electrical power sources providing greater amperage to the clothing appliance. These may be three- or four-pronged outlets, depending on their age. When installing a new dryer, you may have to upgrade the existing power outlet. If the old receptacle needs to be replaced, you'll have to remove the dryer outlet first. This is a simple, straightforward task, but you need to be careful when working with electrical outlets.

Screwdriver
Pliers
Wire cutters
Wire nuts

Instructions

- 1
  Switch off the electrical breaker on the main power panel that provides current to the dryer.
- 2
  Unplug the dryer, and pull the appliance away from the wall so you'll have enough room to work.
- 3
  Unfasten the faceplate retaining screws, as well as the screws in the outlet, using a screwdriver. Pull the outlet out of the wall by hand, or use pliers to pull it out.
- 4
  Disconnect the wires with a screwdriver, or cut the wires away from the outlet, using wire cutters.
- 5
  Cover the ends of the wires with wire nuts. Leave the breaker switched off until you replace the receptacle.

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