DP has just broke my dryer

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I asked DP to move the dryer whilst I clean under it as I spilt something, he couldn’t move it far enough so got annoyed and pulled it, which has now completely snapped the plug. I’m so angry. My dad says we can just change it ourselves, would you call an electrician?

Really?

Many people were definitely implying OP is an idiot

Same, 34

Wall socket or plug? Dryer plugs aren’t as straightforward as a standard lamp plug. I have not heard of changing a plug being on the school currently recently (teacher).

It's absolutely fine to change a socket yourself.

Structure of a plug is on the GCSE science spec (both physics separate and combined). I suppose school don’t have to teach how to rewire one but it is the easiest way to teach that lesson. Class set of plugs, screwdrivers and electricity off at the wall in case someone tries to use the plug!

One of my favourite lessons.

They are absolutely as straightforward as a lamp plug.

I’m 36 and never learnt anything like this in school. I knew it was possible from TV but wouldn’t know how to do it myself. My parents weren’t born and raised in the UK either so they wouldn’t have done it growing up.

OP - ignore all the snotty remarks. You don’t know what you don’t know, after all ☺️

Not true. There is nothing to say someone can't change their own sockets. We have done ours, sometimes me, sometimes husband.

In my 40s and was definitely taught at school, but I don’t think I’ve ever done it in real life.

DD was actually taught this at school the other week, so it’s certainly still taught in some schools.

It's unbelievable now that we used to buy electrical goods that came without a plug!

Am I mis-remembering but didn't this also apply to large items such as washing machines?

Another thread where people can’t accept not all of us are taught the same things, nor do we all sit GCSEs in the UK

I got taught how to change a plug by my brother but it definitely wasn’t anything taught at school.

School was crap at teaching practical and useful stuff such as budgeting and home maintenance.

it was not that long ago you did not buy appliances with plugs so you had to know

Ok……ok…….i get your point but I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s NOT something a complete novice should attempt ……. particularly those who don’t know the difference between a plug and a socket! And FWIW, I change my own sockets, change plugs, change fuses, fix dripping taps ……I could go on but I have an extension to build

I know you can change a plug yourself but I wasn’t taught this at school (I wish I had been), Im 49. It would be great if they taught more practice stuff like this at school.

Rewiring a plug is pretty easy, no need for an electrician. There are plenty of tutorials online. Rewiring plug sockets are also easy, but I own a socket tester just so I know I got it right.

I tend to just take a photo of the original wiring setup so I have a reference.

Light switches on the other hand... I always buy the wrong kind 😆

He must have pulled it with full force to snap the plug! Change the plug, but check the rest of the cable isn't damaged or has pulled away at the other end. Only white goods you shouldn't really change a plug on is a washing machine/dishwasher as they are water tight for obvious reasons

Neither was I, and I'm late 50s! My dad showed me how to but not at school.

There’s a massive difference between the two and whereby anyone should be able to change a plug, changing a socket should only be attempted by a qualified electrician.

My dad taught me to change a plug when I was a child. I've been a primary school teacher for 25 years and changing a plug has not been 'on the curriculum' at any point during rhat time. That doesn't mean it was never taught by any school but it wasn't the curriculum.

You don't need an electrician to replace a wall socket. I've done it many times and I'm not an electrician. You just need to know what you're doing.

it hasn’t been for decades. Since wired in plugs became the norm / requirement.

Is the plug integral with the wire op? If so that’s more tricky.

A plug is a plug! And they are all simple to attach/mend.

is there really any need to be this smug?

Because, OP, sadly, this is the MN way. Be as nasty as possible to people, particularly if they are in any kind of distress. It's the equivalent to gathering to knit at a hanging.

Horrible, horrible, horrible. You can tell no-one goes to church anymore - this country's moral compass is completely shot.

Jesus Christ is it be a jackass day on Mumsnet? OP if you didn’t know it could be done why would you Google it! I’m 40 and never in my life have I needed to change a plug! I wouldn’t have the first clue and I don’t like to mess about with electrics.