50a to 30L adapter?

jenjencali

We just bought a house and in the outlet for the dryer is a 50 Amp range outlet. The dryer we have is a 30L. Is there an adapter that would make this conversion for us without having to replace the outlet etc? If not what would it entail to get the dryer plugged in and working?

Thanks in advance.

a7ecorsair

What size breaker is protecting the dryer circuit, a 30 amp or 50 amp? Does your dryer cord have 3 prongs or 4 prongs?

jenjencali

The breaker is a 50 amp and the dryer cord has 3 prongs.

kbsparky

Where are you located? Some jurisdictions require a 50 Amp circuit and receptacle for dryers ....

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jenjencali

We are in contra costa county in California. We just purchased the dryer yesterday locally. The one thing to keep in mind is the guy that renovated this house didn't care at all about it being functional. He wanted it to look great so it would sell. We are just now finding out the "quirks" like the outlet issue.

kbsparky

IF the local codes out there don't require a 50 Amp circuit, I would replace both the circuit breaker and the outlet with 30 Amp units.

Are you up for that task, or would you feel better having an electrician do it?

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jenjencali

That would be a job for an electrician not me. I'm handy but that is way above my comfort level.

kbsparky

I would not recommend an "adapter" ... call an electrician on this one.

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