New dryer cord too short...

[Nufy]

My mother in law bought a new stackable washer/dryer combo that was slightly bigger then her last set.

As a result the dryer cord no longer reaches the plug.

So do I...

1. Move the plug by splicing a cable to the existing and moving the plug higher to reach the cord.

2. Re-wire the dryer with a longer cord (possible warranty issues)

3. Build an extension cord for the existing cord. (possible code issues)


Thoughts ?

[suntan]

RV extension cord might do the job?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/rv...-0408407p.html

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by suntan
RV extension cord might do the job?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/rv...-0408407p.html

Only good if it's a old-school 3-pronger. Anything built after mid 90's is 4-prong.

[dj_rice]

Move her into a condo that has a plug that will work but option 1

[FraserB]

Originally posted by dj_rice
Move her into a condo that has a plug that will work but option 1

I don't see OP being allowed to modify the electrical wiring in a condo by himself, if at all. I believe if he was allowed, he'd be required to have the splice located inside a box as well.

Canadian Tire sells the cords you need to do #2, which would be my first choice. Keep the original cord and if you do have a warranty issue, swap the old one back.

If you don't want to do #2, I would do #3. You'd need a few feet of the appropriate wire, a box, male & female plugs.

[suntan]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


Only good if it's a old-school 3-pronger. Anything built after mid 90's is 4-prong.

Yeah I figured it was something like that.

https://www.amazon.ca/EXTENSION-RECE...extension+cord

[Nufy]

#3 would be easiest, however I am worried about code issues.

I can't find anything in the 2015 CEC.

Any resident sparkys wanna chime in ?

[TomcoPDR]

Originally posted by Nufy
#3 would be easiest, however I am worried about code issues.

I can't find anything in the 2015 CEC.

Any resident sparkys wanna chime in ?

If she only needs to do laundry once a week. Can she just plug/unplug the extension at each use? "Temporary"

[Nufy]

At 74 years old...I don't think so.

[mr2mike]

#2 is best, easiest and safest.
Usually when you open up the back of dryer it's easy to rewire a longer cord. The cord is expensive unfortuantely due to gauge size.

#3 is a terrible option and I would say for sure not to code.

#1 Moving the plug. I think you mean move the outlet on the wall. Could do. You'll need a junction box to do this properly.

edit: I am not an electrician.

[Thaco]

i dont see why a dryer extension cord would be any different than any other type of extension cord as far as code goes...

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01CAYA4SG/...C9KYMNFT42XP04

[Nufy]

Yeah #2 is the plan. Hopefully will be done Saturday morning.

I am having hand surgery Friday afternoon so my son will be electrician for a day.

About 40 bux approx. for a new cord. Way cheaper then moving / extending the receptacle.

[chathamf]

Wouldn't really be a big issue to move the receptacle either. Get marrettes big enough for the splice and tape them up really good too. Throw a blank cover plate on the first box and that is your JB. Cut a hole in the drywall directly above the current one, screw a box in and install new receptacle.

[Thaco]

Originally posted by chathamf
Wouldn't really be a big issue to move the receptacle either. Get marrettes big enough for the splice and tape them up really good too. Throw a blank cover plate on the first box and that is your JB. Cut a hole in the drywall directly above the current one, screw a box in and install new receptacle.

or if the wires come from the top it'd be easier, just pull the wires up and put a blank plate or move the box and drywall it up.... but really the extension cord or replacing the cord on the appliance is definitely the easiest fix