Heres what happens , the dryer is heating just fine, but it causes the breaker to turn it off, i have to go flip the switch back on the the breaker box then push the dryer button back on! Somedays it will run and not cut off but hear lately it seems worse, i can't get my clothes done cause of this! does anyone know what i'm talking about or have had this problem with the dryer fliping off the switch? or if you know what's going on let me know asap, i would be so greatful !! God bless !
2006-12-22 15:35:07 · 12 answers · asked by monkeymomma46 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Just want to say It's really going to be hard to pick a best answer here !!! Because you all are giving such good helpful answers about this problem for me !!! I thank you all so much !! Merry christmas too! I may hve to put this one out for a Vote!!!
2006-12-23 14:35:02 · update #1
Sounds like a fire waiting to happen.
Have you cleaned the vent hose...the one that goes from the back of the dryer into the wall?
If not, do that before turning it on again.
Your breaker is tripping because it is overloaded or overheated.
2006-12-22 15:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by my-kids-mom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank you for the complete description of your problem. I can say definitely the circuit breaker is old and weak and needs to be changed. The vent being blocked has nothing to do with the breaker tripping. If the vent were blocked it would take over an hour to dry a load of clothes and eventually a thermal fuse inside the dryer would open and you would either not get heat or the dryer would not run or make any noise. There is no kind of device in the dryer that would cause the breaker to trip if the vent were blocked.
This problem is not new to me as I have encountered it on many occasion.
2006-12-22 17:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
While the vent line should certainly be kept moderately clear, it has nothing to do with tripping a breaker. You've obviously got something else on the same circuit that's overloading it and shutting it down when you use the dryer. You will need to figure out what else won't run when that breaker is tripped and disconnect it from the line. The dryer should be on a dedicated line of it's own anyway. The breaker should be a double 30 amp, minimum.
2006-12-22 15:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by Corky R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is pretty much the same. You overloading your breaker. Try this. Put a small batch in, if it still kicks out then your breaker is faulting, it either has a crack in it, is no good or is broken. Your going to have to have this changed. I wish I knew what the amp this was, 10, 15 or 20 my bet is small like a 10 when it should be a 20 and by itself. I'd bet the wires are hot also. your looking at a fire hazard Honey.
Get some advise from an electrician, he wouldn't be that expensive just for this smaller work.
2006-12-23 00:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
roy40372 ABOVE HAS THE ANSWER I BELIEVE. MY QUESTION IS WHETHER IT IS GAS OR ELECTRIC DRYER IN CASE WE HAVE TO GO FURTHER. BUT-FIRST CHANGE OUT THE BREAKER FOR THE DRYER. THE BREAKER IS OLD AND WEAK AND WON'T HOLD OR THE WIRES AT THE BREAKER ARE HEATING UP DUE TO POOR CONNECTION AND CAUSING THE BREAKER TO TRIP. USUALLY THE BREAKER IS JUST OLD AND WEAK. TYPICALLY IT IS EVEN INFLUENCED BY THE WEATHER AND SUNS HEAT SO USUALLY THE PROBLEM SURFACES IN THE SUMMER. I'LL BET YOU HAVE AN ELECTRIC DRYER. THEY DRAW MORE CURRENT AND USE A DOUBLE BREAKER WHILE A GAS DRYER DRAWS LESS CURRENT AND USES A SINGLE BREAKER HENCE A LOT LESS CHANCE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM
2006-12-22 16:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a quick check this way. If you have a fluff setting(no heat cycle) run the dryer in this cycle. If it runs OK (without a breaker trip) then remove the vent from the back of the dryer and run a cycle with heat. If you can still run with out a trip, suspect a restricted vent line and/or a heating element that has warped out of shape and touching ground when heating. Or a bad breaker :)
Merry Christmas.
2006-12-22 18:03:53 · answer #6 · answered by Lon B 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You could have a breaker that is going bad and tripping on you . You could also check the dryer vet and make sure its not plugged and clean the filter also. If none of this works for you call me and I'll come over and fix it for you.
2006-12-22 15:40:19 · answer #7 · answered by roy40372 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are over loading the electric circutry. what you have to do, is when you are running your dryer unplug other things in the same line so you wont over load it. like dont use toaster or microwave or toaster oven, turn out the lights ,etc. this should solve your problem. good luck and merry christmas.
2006-12-22 15:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
seriously this happened to me it is one of two problem.
1. the termostat is broken which is semi easily fixable
2. there is an electrical problem which it may be cheaper to buy a new one vs. fixing it.
but please please do not use the dryer when you are not home or while you sleep it could cause a fire.
you could also try smaller loads to dry
2006-12-22 15:46:03 · answer #9 · answered by iseemen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appliance guy is correct - replace the breaker.
2006-12-24 11:05:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋