![]() ![]() Range cord: The third prong is flat like the other two. It’s the neutral or ground wire, and it is also shaped differently for each.ĭryer cord: The third prong is shaped like an “L”. ![]() The third prong on each appliance is the one that’s the furthest away from the cord. Each prong is considered hot, and it feeds 110/120 volts (for a total of 220/240 volts) into the range or dryer. 3-prong cordsīoth the dryer and range cord have two flat prongs positioned closest to the cord. What’s the difference between a range cord and a dryer cord?Īlthough each appliance cord is designed to carry a much greater electrical charge than smaller home appliances, their plugs are configured differently, and they each carry a different amount of current, which is measured in amps. Electrical current also needs force to move it through the wire. Think about the force water needs to be pushed through the hose. Voltage (volts): The force at which the current is pushed through the wires. Amps are comparable to the amount of water that passes through that hose during a certain period of time. Compare the motion of electrical current to water passing through a hose. What are amps and volts?Īmperage (amps): The measure of the amount of electricity, or current, that flows through the wires. They should not be interchanged, with one exception, which we’ll get to in a minute.Ī basic understanding of the meaning of both volts and amps will help clarify some of the differences between the two cords. That’s really the extent of a range and dryer cord’s similarities. Both appliances require a 220/240-volt circuit. It’s easier to begin by answering that question with a look at how the two cords are the same. ![]()
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