Dryer Wiring Question

Dryer Repair
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I have a question involving the hookup of a 4 prong cord to the terminal block of a dryer that is made for a 4 prong hookup. I recently bought a used dryer (Kenmore Model # 417.83042300) and I am using the terminal block off my old dryer (Frigidaire Model # FER211AS1). Both dryers used a 4 prong cord.

On the terminal block, there is a green ground wire attached to the neutral, where both the neutral from the dryer and the neutral from the wall meet. I am wondering where that green wire should be placed, since it is connected to the neutral on the terminal block. Everything else is straight forward and I know to connect the green ground from the outlet to the chassis of the dryer. I am just curious to know where the green wire attached to the neutral of the block should be placed. I have attached a picture to help for visual.

In the picture, I have connected the wire in question to chassis ground along with the ground from the wall. I believe this is incorrect though. Also, is it okay to use butt connectors to connect wires in this case since there will be a lot of current??

These are all probably lame questions, but i’m new to a lot of this stuff. Any help is greatly appreciated. :slight_smile:
Thanks!!!
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The green jumper from neutral to chassis ground should be removed. Only the green wire from the power cord should be connected to the chassis ground point. Butt connectors are ok if properly crimped. That one connected to the black wires looks suspect. Loose wire strands within the butt connector due to improper crimp can cause overheating and eventual failure of the connection.

Eric

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Thanks Eric!! I had originally tried to turn it on as is, and could smell a burning smell was unsure if it was dust burning off or because of the precious wire configuration. Would that cause damage to the dryer having it hooked as before?

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No, it should not have caused any problems. It’s just that the electrical code calls for the ground and neutral to be totally separate when you are using a 4 wire hookup.

Eric