The electrical outlets of today’s washers and dryers aren’t the same as the standard home outlets of 120V. This is because these appliances require a higher voltage. If your home was constructed before the mid-1990s, its outlets probably only have three prongs. As a result of enhanced safety guidelines, all new homes have to have four-prong versions. In addition, many appliances being manufactured today call for 3- or 4-pronged power cords.
The reason for this change was because three-prong cords put the neutral and ground wires into one prong. This created the chance for current flowing onto the ground wire, which can electrify the frame of the appliance. If this takes place, anyone who even accidentally touches the appliance runs the risk of electric shock.
But these changes led to the frequent modern-day dilemma people experience when buying new appliances: Can the cord on the machine be changed to match the outlet in the wall? Or is it necessary to modify the washer dryer hookups? Is this something that requires someone to add an additional circuit to the breaker panel?
These are choices that ought to be made by a certified and trained electrician.
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