How to install a 3wire 30amp dryer outlet

This video explains how to install a 3wire 30 dryer outlet ( specifically in residential, using romex in a plastic box.)

[@lisaeannarino424]

This is the best video. He did not over explain how to do it, just what you needed to do and why.

[@rickyjewett6082]

Thank you

[@eddiedelgado978]

2 years later, and still helping people like me out! Thank you my friend!!

[@Byrkster]

Just watched today! Thank you, does it matter which side the red or black go? Just curious.

[@mmontagart]

Thanks Ricky! Saved my wife and I some dough installing a gift dryer. $5 for a swap out is awesome in tight budget times!

[@d.c.holshouser6716]

Being a jack I appreciate being able to find someone to reinforce what I know to boost confidence in a job thank you have a blessed day

[@IamBrian369]

Excellent Video

[@AutoDIYdactic]

You are a godsend. Thank you for walking through every little detail. This takes so much anxiety out of doing this job myself!

[@paulotto2345]

Ricky,
Thank you so much for explaining it in a way a man with no experience can understand. You’re awesome!

[@jguernsey808]

Thanks, Ricky! First time changing out a 30 amp outlet and you made it much easier and less stressful.

[@zachlonergan3842]

Ricky, my man, you just saved the day! I was unsure what to do about my ground wire in this old house. Your video was most helpful. Thank you sir!

[@warrenmaderjr.2516]

Fantastic explanation and execution, the lack of a ground on the three prong was a concern but you’ve settled that. Thank you

[@kibaileyb]

thank you Brother !!!!

[@christianwyrostek9894]

Thanks Ricky, great job explaining it in simple & complete answers for someone like me, with little experience.

[@evaninlaw8101]

Thank you for explaining this process in a way that anybody could understand. I appreciate you.

[@tony1959rams]

Nice refresher training video for a old man that hasn't done one in a long time. Thanks

[@thewickedone9637]

Perfect instructional video!! Straight and to the point, yet very detailed. Just what I needed for changing out my dryer outlet! Cheers🍺!

[@copperpenny0209]

That is by far the best explanation on this. I didn't know the difference between the 3 and 4 prong set up. Thank you!

[@rasrepent]

I don’t usually leave comments on these how videos but I have to just say thank you ….the way you explain things is perfect.

[@jacobsonleland]

Great narration of the process for wiring. You can also convert a 3 wire to a 4 wire quite easily, on both the dryer and the outlet. 10 Gauge 10/3 wire is preferred.

[@paulrafala9653]

Thanks Ricky, watched this yesterday and had the dryer plug replaced in less than an hour. Great info, thanks for posting this.

[@johncharles5980]

Thanks for the level of detail explaining why you are doing what you are doing!

[@gideon33]

Thank you…I linked this to my mom & sister…problem resolved…we highly appreciate your help!🙏🙌

[@partydogrick]

Thanks so much.. I just did gfs dryer and now she's all happy

[@B00s3]

Thank you for this video! I was so confused which hot wire went where, just to learn here it doesn't matter as long as it isn't in the neutral (white) spot.
Thank You again, Very Much Appreciated! 👍

[@user-ih4wj6ny6w]

Thanks so much you saved me trying to switch a 4 wire to a 3 wire outlet for a stackable washer/dryer. It works!

[@LoneStarSteven]

Thanks for the explanation Ricky. I was able to install the 3wire outlet right after watching.

[@user-xv5zm7uh2l]

I came back to watch this video again to thank Ricky J. I successfully installed my first 3 wire 30amp dryer outlet back in 2021 I was living in a house where calling the landlord to fix anything wasn’t an option Besides that I’ve started learning how to do simple projects around my home myself so I was comfortable doing electrical work Lol yes that house is still standing

[@hailefire8087]

Thank you for giving me confirmation on this. Your tutorial was just what I needed. Sometimes you go with the most cost effective method. A $7 *OUTLET* 😉 vs a $28 cord. Since my house was built in 1979 a $7 outlet it is. 👍🏾

[@rickyjewett6082]

Thank you for watching.

[@balderrama25]

Same thing just happened to me.

[@rubenrobles1162]

I'm lost. .....so I need to turn my current plug outlet box (220v) in to a junction box and connect it to 10-3 black/white/ground. What wires connect to what now?

[@rubenrobles1162]

(At junction box)....is it black with black , red with white, and white with ground/bald copper? (At plug) L shaped gets the ground/bald copper??

[@jasonhoff6048]

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[@Dav777]

Thank you so much for doing this video. You're a life saver.

[@druidsky1537]

Yes suh excellent tutorial brother you saved me so much headache and trouble trying to figure out if I need to return my 3 wire dryer or get somebody to install a new plug

[@mjfollrd]

Best explanation of dryer wiring I’ve found thank you !

[@crystalm837]

Awesome! Finally somebody explains it thoroughly! Thank you so much for your help

[@gunnyslate5669]

Your the 1st one I found that actually explains why and what thank you .. saved my butt

[@darrienford4283]

Thank you sir for great details in explaining what to do with the ground wire.

[@CDawgPA]

Great video. I'm getting ready to install an outlet for a dryer and this is just what I needed.

[@Mael01369]

Answered all my questions, Thanks a bunch Ricky

[@JohnAlley]

I love this video. Thanks for sharing and making it easy to follow. Much appreciated!

[@fouglasdir]

Excellent video! Thanks, I'm ready to do it.

[@brandiestreet6347]

This video was so helpful thank you did tons of research and couldn't find a single one this actully worked and went well so far

[@rickyjewett6082]

Thanks

[@bgallion80]

Great video! Nice simple explanation. Easy to understand.

[@kirstiecortines6796]

Thank you! This was perfect to walk me through my first time doing this type of outlet!

[@rossdavidson6387]

Thank you for being clear and your instructions I'm hoping I can get mine done

[@nyalmanwaring4620]

Thanks man this is exactly what I needed!

[@duanesunset2339]

This answered all of my questions. Thanks boss.

[@rickyjewett6082]

Thank you for watching.

[@godfollower920]

Just the video I was looking for - thank you!!

[@ScottK1018]

Great information. Thank you. Everything I needed to know to feel confident I am doing it correctly.

[@coolrunningfool]

It took me awhile to find the right video Lesson. That's exactly what I needed to verify. Thank you!

[@noname-gp6hk]

Thank you so much for the video m8, it answered every single question I had about this installation I'm about to do. Cheers!

[@CooganBear]

Great video!
Thanks for posting this. I'm getting ready to change out a gas dryer for electric.

[@charlesw7812]

Thank you for a very clear explanation. Well done

[@BrowntheFrown]

This was the best tutorial I've found for this. +1

[@rickyjewett6082]

Thank you.

[@whitefeather2820]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Mr. Jewett!

[@ra1der5]

EXCELLENT! Exactly what I needed.
Score yourself ten bonus points. Do not pass GO! Do not collect $200.

[@robbyers7614]

Like I really like your video. I don't like to mess with electricity but this video was very helpful and I really like the way you talk and just give the basic information that's needed. God bless you.

[@rickyjewett6082]

Thank you.

[@Ojeramup12]

This really helped me. I will install my 10-30R Hubbell tomorrow.

[@craiguhler9206]

Thanks for the great video, You explained everything very well.

[@janparzybok162]

Excellent explanation and visuals. Thank you

[@nicholasstokes8245]

This was great. Exactly what I needed this morning. Thank you!

[@rickyjewett6082]

Thank you.

[@ThePinkFloydFanatic]

Great vid. Simple, and to the point.
You might want to follow our own advice though, and put tape on the back of the screws. You're doing exactly what you instructed not to do, (the ground wire is VERY close to one of the hot screws, in your final assembly).

[@backwoodsliving8794]

Thank you so much, you've solved our dilemma!

[@Qdraw]

Awesome Ricky! you r video was fantastic!

[@jamess4428]

Very helpful and exactly the info I needed! Thanks!

[@dlares77weasel]

Great helpful video, house I bought had 4 prong, my dryer is 3... $7 dollar outlet vs. $$$ electrician to come out for something very simple for someone handy.

[@chrissysconvos]

OMG another skill I gained to take care of my home lol. Thank you

[@samhudson7295]

Thanks, good video. Nice and straightforward.

[@billiebowling7755]

Very helpful video thank you much will be putting one in for my dryer soon but I got to say that ground wire looks a little springy towards the back of your outlet screws

[@eliflores9698]

Appreciate it mane da lady was pushn me hard to get it done yur a life saver Rick

[@susandersen4067]

Great job explaining - just the info I needed!

[@rickyjewett6082]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@rolandorodriguez496]

Very helpful. Explains thoroughly.

[@bigrod359]

Thanks for the help brother I was about to go buy a wire adapter saved me couple bucks

[@jonnymo4728]

Well done.
My house has electrical nuance.
The breaker in the breaker cabinet for the dryer is a 30amp.
But the wall plug was for a 50amp plug..??
As was the cord for the dryer.
Why do some home owners mess with that stuff.
You video was great covering the how & the why.
Well done. I will double check the breaker is correct for that outlet.
And get the proper outlet for the 30 amp plug on my new dryer.

[@user-hv7rt2zr1q]

Thanks for your video, now my dryer is setup!

[@ezrider1967]

Thank you Ricky! Excellent video!

[@romeod7549]

Thank you your video was exactly what I needed

[@roxykg4134]

tysm, this video is very informative!! Have a small project and this totally helped!!❤

[@foodlifewiththez1348]

Bro... thanks so much... I have this exact set up and you was on point

[@mushroom_gracie]

Good lookin out on the education on what to do here...much appreciated and keep the knowledge coming

[@rickyjewett6082]

Thank you.

[@teekay8134]

Changing the outlet is way cheaper ($6) vs the power cord which is over $30 🙄... Nice clear and easy to understand video 👍

[@tier3rd375]

If your dryer has a 3 prong cord but you have a 4 prong outlet, change the cord, not the outlet. It's against code to use a 3 prong outlet in new construction. So if your house has a 4 prong outlet, keep it that way.

[@HavinFunNDeezLastDayz]

I'm gonna give your method a try, but I'll just keep watching it to make sure

[@rickyjewett6082]

OK. Thanl you. If you have any questions, you can ask me?

[@dillon6027]

Thanks so much, this step by step helped out.

[@MrOliveroky1]

This is the best video I found.

[@chriswalsh8086]

Awesome job word for word well done 💪. ✌️

[@susiesong2045]

Thanks for the simple explanation!

[@gAAmeplAAN]

Darn! Been looking for awhile to see and get the info on an old-style
dryer hook-up .

[@thomaswilbanks2572]

Thanks bud really great videos super informative 👍 thank you

[@painisvergina3693]

Thank you for the informative video

[@octaviomagana8327]

Thank you so much! Very helpful video! We appreciate you!

[@rickyjewett6082]

The pleasure is mine. Thank you for watching. I love to share knowledge.

[@sidneypianalto9978]

Thank you!! I have dry clothes now!

[@shawnevans2494]

Great video, thanks for making & sharing.

[@grahamgrover1]

Very helpful information! Nice video

[@rickyjewett6082]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@markrunyon5524]

Nice vid,you helped me,thanks !

[@daleledbetter9]

I swear like 3:17-3:20 when he said "now" I heard a 'meow'

[@dannybyrdjr919]

Thanks for the great video 👍

[@Hawki777]

Thank you, perfectly explained.

[@bsmith8564]

It amazes me that people post video's and don't know basic wiring methods. The bare wire in this case is the grounding conductor (GROUND) the white is the grounded conductor (NEUTRAL) Tape off or cap the white wire in this case at both ends and use the bare wire. A three wire receptacle does not need a return path. If you don't have a green or bare wire it is OK to use a white wire if you permanently mark it green.

[@luisalbertoalvarez4096]

Thanks for your video it help me a lot .

[@manuelpereziii5581]

Thank you sir, this is very informative.

[@jeremyzidek4172]

That’s exactly what I needed. Thanks.

[@markgehman]

Thanks Ricky! Nice work!!

[@shellyclay6399]

Thank you. Perfect explanation

[@theartistlhaz111]

Solid instructions. Thank you!!!!

[@monicagarrett9159]

Thanks for this, can I use a 1 gang box for simple light fixtures with cain

[@sketchybusiness]

Thanks a bunch helped me out of a jam today