How Do You Replace A Dryer Receptacle?
Current codes require a four-prong dryer plug and receptacle; however this is a relatively new code. Many older homes have three-prong dryer receptacles. If you choose to replace the three-prong receptacle with a four-prong, this is a fairly large job. But replacing a worn receptacle is a fairly quick and easy project. Turn off the power at the breaker box. Unscrew the receptacle cover and then unscrew the receptacle from the electrical box. Pull the old receptacle from the box and unscrew the wires from the back of the receptacle. Take the new receptacle and screw the wires in. Push the receptacle back into the box and screw tight. Replace the receptacle cover and screw it on. Turn on the power at the breaker box and test for power with a voltmeter, a circuit tester, or simply by plugging in the dryer to see if it works. Turn off the power at the breaker box. Unscrew the receptacle from the electrical box and remove the wires. The old style three-prong receptacles use a three-wire pow
