little green wire on my washer

[jomercer]

I have a kenmore washer that could date back to the late 60s or early 70s. I noticed today that a thin wire with green insulation is loosely looped around the cold water shutoff handle, but the other end is not attached to the washer--to which I presume it should be attached.

The washer plugs into a regular outlet, not GFCI. Is this a problem? How do I fix it?

[evo100]

I have a kenmore washer that could date back to the late 60s or early 70s. I noticed today that a thin wire with green insulation is loosely looped around the cold water shutoff handle, but the other end is not attached to the washer--to which I presume it should be attached.

The washer plugs into a regular outlet, not GFCI. Is this a problem? How do I fix it?

GFCI is not required for the washing machine circuit. You probably have a two prong plug with the ground running separate. It should be attached to the washer metal back. Look for a green screw. Also the washer should be on a 20amp circuit by itself.

[JWWebster]

That green wire is extra insurance to keep you from getting bit by mr shocktricity. Connect it to the frame of the old washer.

[evo100]

I have a kenmore washer that could date back to the late 60s or early 70s. I noticed today that a thin wire with green insulation is loosely looped around the cold water shutoff handle, but the other end is not attached to the washer--to which I presume it should be attached.

The washer plugs into a regular outlet, not GFCI. Is this a problem? How do I fix it?

GFCI is not required for the washing machine circuit. You probably have a two prong plug with the ground running separate. It should be attached to the washer metal back. Look for a green screw. Also the washer should be on a 20amp circuit by itself. Also that gound should be clamped on that water pipe and be at least # 12 awg copper wire.