How to Install a 3 Prong Power Cord on an Electric Stove/Range

Leah of Seejanedrill explains the differences between a 3 and 4 prong power cord for an electric range/stove. Leah also explains how one can determine which power cord they may need for their new appliance. In addition, Seejanedrill demonstrates how to install a 3 prong power cord on a new electric range/stove.
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[usmarinekenny]

That was an awesome video, I for one like to watch your videos, some stuff I know about some stuff I don’t. This was a very informative video. I will add that the middle terminal where the neutral white wire is attached had a copper colored ground clip that was connected to the terminal block as well as to the frame with that green screw under the neutral terminal block. This is an important part of that just as a reminder for those who use the three prong cord to make sure that that ground clip is there before installation of that cord. It is a safety thing. Most times it’s in the form of a clip as shown in your video, others have a green grounding wire attached to the frame somewhere and it’s attached to the neutral terminal block. That’s really the only difference between the four prong cord and the three prong is that grounding clip or wire. I’ll tell you the main reason being for that is that if for some reason one of those hot wires ( black and red) were to somehow come loose or gets knocked somehow and touches the frame it will trip the breaker after drawing an insane amount of current in a short amount of time due to grounding out. On a four prong that clip is removed or that grounding wire that came attached to the frame is removed from the neutral terminal block and the fourth grounding wire which will be green an color coded will be attached straight to the frame separated from the neutral terminal block. The reason why most new houses or construction have the four prong receptacles and cords for appliances is also for safety reasons. While the three prong plug can be swapped with another three prong plug and be ok in old work however in new work since the neutral is separated from the ground it becomes another safety barrier. Most don’t know that the neutral carries the return current from the two hot wires when the appliances are using the 120 volts things within the appliances like the lights and clock. Essentially what it’s doing when using a three prong plug is mixing the ground and neutral and hence all the return current is not only going through the white neutral but also the entire metal frame of the appliance and the concern comes in for instance if the white wire from the plug somehow gets loose from the terminal block now there’s no path for the current to flow and if you touch it you become the path back to the source. This is why they separated the neutral and ground in new wiring where just the ground wire is attached to the frame to carry the current in a fault instead of your body. And also since they are separated in a four prong cord the current goes through the 120 volt accessories and travels back through the neutral without being in contact with the metal frame. Now that might be a bit much information for a simple video that you posted which was great by the way. This was moreso for one of the comments where someone asked about a video on the 4 prong cord. That’s just the worded version. I’m sure you’ll add another video on that later. I can’t wait for the next video you do. I get lots of ideas from most of your videos and like I said a lot of stuff you talk about or do videos on I wouldn’t really have thought about like different types of tools and all the key features of the different tools. I would have never thought about a chalk line also doubling up as a plum bob. It never crossed my mind until that video so thanks for that.

[brandykrannich]

I just hooked up my new range because of your video! Thank you! Your instructions are clear and fully explained. Super helpful for a single mom trying to do it all on my own!

[draftplus]

You are the only person that clarified which hot wires go to red and black. No one else explains they are interchangeable. Thank you.

[reefholiday]

Awesome explanation, super simple, no wasted words. I literally just watched this and installed an electric range . Now the boss doesn’t know I’m incompetent, thanks !!

[debironman]

Nice tutorial. Also the green screw pictured under the 3 is for the green ground wire on a 4 prong power cord install.

[springheeledjack]

I've learnt a lot from Leah's Vids, she's got a good way to teach that make you come back for more vids. Thank you.

[JustfishNascar]

Just love watching Leah's videos, what a wonderful teacher.

[wowisms]

Leah, I love you!
You explained it so well, no irritating ukulele music and no wasted time waiting around while you fumble.

[keithalston]

Leah you could not have made more simple and certainly less intimidating. I have had a GE flattop stove for two years that was given to me and I never understood why it did not have a cord. I did not get rid of it . I have been cooking with alternate cooking sources and am tired of it. I started searching for the cord found it a home depot and then found your video. Whew!! Thank You. I don't play with ELECTRICTIY !! I will be subsrcibing to your channel. So patient.... so just like a caring mother.

[rebeccaclinton]

Thank you Leah!!! I’m a single mama trying to install all of my own appliances and your videos are so helpful ❤️🙏🏻

[QBlackDeathQ]

something about how you are always cheers me up : )

Thank you for another great video.

I fiddle with electronics I thought the White was ground because of that little green screw, the Black neutral -, and the Red was hot +.

[nubiansnowchic]

Omg this is the best vid I’ve seen on how to do this, especially explaining the strain relief thingy! Thank you!

[donmago]

A near-perfect video, so clearly explained, excellent sound, helpful, clear video shots and confidence-building voice...great job Leah! You are a natural teacher. Thanks for the help.

[ShayCastro-geye]

I’m so grateful for your thorough explanation and time taken in the video. You explained risks, concerns, and step by step process without being extra. As a woman who was raised by an incredible mom who was bold in learning things like this, your video made me emotional today. Thank you for helping others and myself learn.

[tssinger]

It is just amazing to me how you simplify this. I’m going forward at this very moment 7:14 PM. August 20, 2024 here in Atlanta Georgia wish me luck.

[richins]

Thanks! We were waiting with bated breath to learn that the non-color-coded hot wires are . . . wait for it . . . interchangeable! Exactly what we needed to know!

[LeenieVibes]

I am such a fan of Leah. She shows us the basic common sense of what we need to know.

[tamikathomas]

Awesome. i was able to do my own stove and DID not have to pay $100 just for someone to install it. Awesome video. Step by step instructions, easy to view and understand!!

[texpdx]

Thank you again for a great video. It’s been a while since I attached a cord to an appliance and this was the perfect instructional video to get me through it.

You also helped me try to install a new toilet.(only “try” because I ended up having to put the old one back on) still felt proud of myself for getting the old one off and back on again.

Thank you for all you do for us uneducated folks. You are helping us out a great deal!

[lolafalana]

Leah, you are simply, an angel. Thank you for always sharing your knowledge and teaching us the way you do!