dryer 4 WIRE OR 3 WIRE

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domnic

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What article in the 2011 cod covers 3 wire or 4 wire in a dwelling for a dryer ,house was built in 1955.
 
If three wire was installed in 1955, or even up to 1995 and done in compliance with code at the time, it can stay that way as a general rule.

If the circuit were installed after 1996 code went into effect, it doesn't matter it should have been 4 wire. If service upgraded or circuit was extended after 1996 code went into effect, harder reading of details needs consideration. Often it will need upgraded to 4 wire though.
 
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