3-Prong vs. 4-Prong Dryer Plugs and Outlets: What's the Difference?

Electric dryers can use cords with three-prong or four-prong plugs, designed to match either three-slot or four-slot outlets. Learn about these two styles.

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This is an AC WORKS brand compact dryer adapter. This adapter has a NEMA 10-30P 3-prong dryer plug connecting to a 4-prong NEMA 14-30R dryer outlet. It allows you to connect your new dryer plug to an old dryer outlet in your home. This is helpful if you have an older home and a new dryer.

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So my dryers a four prong, the outlets a three. Easy enough to just change the cord but from what I've been told, I'll likely blow the motor in the dryer out

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