How to Convert a 4-Prong Dryer Cord to Fit a 3-Slot Outlet
3-Prong vs. 4-Prong Dryer Cords 3-Prong . The key difference in the wiring configuration between 3-prong and 4-prong cords is that, with the older setup, the 3-prong cord has only two hot wires and one neutral wire—there is no separate ground wire. Such a configuration creates a chance of shock in the rare case that the ground wire …
