AC WORKS® Connector — Green Wire

The Little Green Wire

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Aug 16, 2019

So, you purchased an adapter from AC WORKS® and it comes with a little green wire, what on earth should you do with that green wire

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Why Grounding Your Dryer is Important

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Apr 19, 2019

Did you know some dryer plugs are 3-prong and others are 4-prong? Have you wondered why this is or have you had trouble connecting your dryer to your home electrical dryer outlet because they don’t match? The old style of 3-prong dryer cords did not include a ground wire. Changes in the National Electrical Code now require dryers to be wired with a ground wire. This means the cords now have 4-prong plugs. There are some cases where you cannot plug your dryer into your receptacle. This is because you may have an old dryer and a new construction home...

AC Wiring Basics

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Feb 02, 2018

AC stands for Alternating Current. AC is the type of electricity used for homes and other buildings. A basic understanding of AC power is essential if you are a homeowner, want or need to change out any basic electrical in your home or want to know how the power in your home works. It is essential you don’t work on anything electrical in your home or other buildings if you are unsure what you are doing. There is no reason to risk the safety of yourself and your home.

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