Need some help with this... Extension cord for a Stackable unit?

[Julian J. Ortega]

I ran in to this today... An 220/240v electric extension plug for a stackable washer n dryer unit... It appeared to be substandard.. reason because it was just hanging off to the side? no form of secured mounting i tried doing a search for some kind of guidelines for these type of extionsions and found nothing...? I am open for advice and or comments...

[Robert Meier]

Some would argue that the cord is a replacement for permanent wiring therefore not permitted. That appears to be an appliance cord and surface mount receptacle that someone made up to use as an extension cord.

Welcome to the Forum.

[mstankiewicz]

In my opinion, I would be more concerned about the white plastic vent hose. These are a fire hazard. Especially when they are possibly pushed tight to wall as indicated in your picture. They are not real rigid, can crimp, then they will start blocking or filling with lint. The traditional metal type much safer.

For safety purposes always make sure your customers have smoke detectors and if they have any fuel burning appliances or attached garage, have a CO detector.

Cords are not designed to be fastened. Your picture looks like the proper manufacturer supplied cord designed for the dryer. I would be open if someone has something else to say about the cord question.

Good question Julian.

[mstankiewicz]

Robert your right. Missed the 2nd picture. Duh!

[Robert Meier]

Originally Posted by mstankiewicz

Robert your right. Missed the 2nd picture. Duh!

Is it just me or do most electricians install these receptacles upside down with the angle plug on the cord twisted over like in the photo?

[mstankiewicz]

I do see it as pictured. Not a lot. Probably depends how many beers they had the night before. Ha haaa.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

No.

Extensions are temporary.
And the modification / alteration of the cord is improper
Cord on the appliance needs to be changed.

[KEVIN WOOD]

Since the unit is designed to be stacked. This is ok!
Manufactured plug allows room for options.
This allows them to expand on the basic cord length and the box is completely sealed.
Mark is right about the plastic vent being the fire safety issue.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Originally Posted by kwood

Since the unit is designed to be stacked. This is ok!

???
Improper extensions are permitted if the appliance is stacked
but
not if side by side?
interesting.....

[KEVIN WOOD]

What makes you think it is improper!

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

The electical box
installed on a Cut / Modified cord
laying on the floor
behind the dryer.....

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

When I have found this...
it is usually a 3 prong wall receptacle
modified
to accept a 4 prong cord on the Dryer...
Home Owner Installation...

[Robert Meier]

Originally Posted by kwood

What makes you think it is improper!

For one thing the listing on that receptacle does not permit it to be used on the end of a cord laying on the floor. It's designed to be fastened in place. If a box is supported by a cord then it's an accepted standard to have a strain relief and a hub in the box.

314.23(1) Flexible Cord. A box shall be supported from a multiconductor cord or cable in an approved manner that protects the conductors against strain, such as a strain-relief connector threaded into a box with a hub.

[KEVIN WOOD]

I want to make it clear that I do not agree with it just hanging.
It needs to be fastened in a new location. I would still have it corrected just like the issue found on the back of Electrical stoves.
The unit must be an approved box or extension designed for its purpose and attached to the wall. In Canada the CSA tag must be on the cord and box.
This does look like a three wire design and therefore is not approved if it is.

[KEVIN WOOD]

AHJ says this is a problem when the existing plug was not installed at 42 inches. Only a licensed Electrical Contractor can make the changes.
According to the research no cord is acceptable to be altered from the unit without a proper permit.