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Dryer Outlets

  • Writer: Cid Herlein
    Cid Herlein
  • Oct 2, 2025
  • 1 min read

Older three-prong outlets used the same wire for both neutral and ground, creating a shock risk if the neutral failed. New four-prong outlets and corresponding dryer cords separate the neutral and ground, providing a safer path for electricity and reducing the chance of electrocution.

 
 
 

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