i have had my tumble dryer for a year and a half and all of a sudden everytime i turn it on it trips my house electric out.
has this happened to anyone else? or does anybody know why this is happening? sensible answers please
2006-09-17 08:58:33 · 9 answers · asked by amy 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
You say it trips your house. Do you mean the whole house or just part of it? If it's the main breaker it could have worn out and is now tripping on a smaller load or your total house demand has exceeded your service capacity and it needs to be upgraded. Either way you need an electrician.
If it's one of the smaller breakers you need to know how the dryer is wired. If you have a normal electric dryer it should be 220 volts and on it's own circuit. If this is the case, other appliances being on won't affect the dryer circuit. Most dryers are usually on a 40 amp breaker. If other appliances are going off with the dryer you still need an electrician to get it sorted out. If it's just the breaker for the dryer it could still be a worn breaker or a fault in the dryer. There is no way of knowing which unless you can measure the current the drying is pulling when it is on. You would need a clamp on ammeter and know how to use it to determine which.
This probably isn't a lot of help, but maybe it gives you a place to start. I don't suggest you fool with your house wiring unless your are qualified to do so.
2006-09-17 16:21:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Action of the elements
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Service interruptions
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Temporary separation of parts of the system from the main system
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Infrequent fluctuations not exceeding 5 minutes' duration
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Other causes beyond the control of the utility
Why do circuit breakers trip?
The main reason for circuit breakers tripping is 'overloading', which is a power draw increase above their nominal rating. Most common causes are overloaded outlets (too many things plugged in and operating at the same time, such as hair dryers and portable heaters) or a short circuit. It is quite rare for a circuit breaker to be defective.
How can I run more appliances without tripping the circuit breaker?
A typical residential 15 Amp breaker can carry 1800 Watts of load (at 100% rating) and it will not trip. Adding up the 'watts' of your appliances (see the 'Watts' numbers on the labels) should not exceed breaker rating.
2006-09-17 10:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you bought any new appliances recently? My electrics were tripping a lot and i discovered that i had too many amps when everything was going together. Try not having all your appliance on at the same time or all on the same circuit. I'd bought a new microwave and it was that that made the fuse box trip.
2006-09-17 09:18:48 · answer #3 · answered by waspy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason is that there is something wrong with your tumble dryer this is a safety device so that you will sort it ..
2006-09-17 10:32:55 · answer #4 · answered by ME666ME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something is happening in the circuit board. I got fabric cionditioner on mine and it leaked into the circuit board. The result was the same, trippy electrics.
2006-09-17 09:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by Ice Queen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your fuse box. You may be using the wrong size fuse.
2006-09-17 09:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The element has gone, it happened to me.
2006-09-17 09:01:03 · answer #7 · answered by The Stig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the plug
2006-09-17 09:07:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dump it.
2006-09-17 10:34:29 · answer #9 · answered by L S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋