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3 Prong vs. 4 Prong Dryer Outlets: What’s The Difference

A laundry room with blue walls, a white door, front-loading washer and dryer, white shelving units with woven baskets, a bench, and a decorative bowl on a lower shelf. The wood floor complements the setup, which may use a 3 prong dryer outlet. | High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

Household dryers need a lot of power — in fact, most need a full 240V current that’s only available through specialized outlets. Older homes typically deliver this current through a 3-prong dryer outlet, while newer homes use the 4-prong dryer outlet. We’ll explain the differences between a 3-prong vs. a 4-prong dryer outlet and how […]