Dryer cord

[rumeye]

Why is it that they don't supply the cord with new appliance ? I know this has been that way for awhile but why don't they supply one ?

[LightningBG]

Because there are multiple types of 220v plugs.

[outdoors247]

Home Depot or any other home improvement stores will have these plugs/receptacles in stock. Just write down the NEMA number on your receptacle in your wall and bring it in and they will set you up with the plug and wire. You will be up and running in no time.

[LightningBG]

or take the cord off of the old one if you still have it.

[Pat K]

Using the old cord will void the warranty on new appliances.

[Schubie]

When we purchased new appliances a sales person told me that they were told to say you need a new cord or the warranty was void. He then went on to say that was not true. It was an up sale.

I used my old cord.... Not sure the real truth.

[JohnMickish]

If you have an old three wire system, you are supposed to upgrade to the much safer four wire system when you get a new dryer. It's all in the name of safety.

[delcecchi]

What is the difference? Old system was plus minus ground (220) and the new is plus minus neutral ground? Is that it?

[JohnMickish]

The old system had two hots and a ground, no neutral. The ground wire was bonded internally to the dryer creating a "cheated" neutral. IF the ground wire came loose you had very serious potential for a very bad situation. The new 4 wire system has both a dedicated ground and neutral, creating redundancy for safeties sake.

Oh yea, the grounds did come loose.

Code changes like that are not done to make homeowners spend money (although is seems like they are) they are done to protect people and equipment.

[echotrail]

Still they could offer the buyer a cord of your choice/need with the purchase of a dryer and not charge additonal.

[JohnMickish]

They could, but they would ask what kind you need and the answer most of the time would be "I don't know". It's a hassle no matter which way it gets done unless you know what is going on.

[LightningBG]

Still they could offer the buyer a cord of your choice/need with the purchase of a dryer and not charge additonal.

They would just have to charge more for the appliance in the first place. That stuff costs money.

[Cicada]

About 80% of the people I work with do not know what cord they have. We include a three prong cord in our price. You will notice that I did not say that we throw it in for free. A four prong cord is a $10.00 upcharge because they do cost more money. You can re-use your old cord if you inspect it. If it is getting brittle, has cracks in it anywhere, or burn marks on any of the connections, do not use it. Why risk wrecking a brand new machine that you paid hundreds if not more than a thousand dollars for over a $10.00 to $20.00 cord?