I have a 4 prong cord from my dryer. It is connected properly to the dryer and the dryer works properly. However, when I turn the dryer off there is a ticking sound (like a clock). It sounds llike it is coming from the wall connection. What is this and is this something to be conocerned with.
Thanks
2007-01-30 06:47:23 · 7 answers · asked by Miller B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As soon as I disconnet the plug from the socket the ticking sound stops so I don't think its the dryer. when I plug it back in it starts ticking again. I currently have it unplugged and it sounds like I need to have it looked out.
PS. We just moved a dryer from there and there was no ticking sound. when we put the newre dryer in it started ticking.
2007-01-30 07:04:54 · update #1
Generally a ticking sound does not come from a wall socket. You could be hearing the contracting or cooling of the wall socket. Maybe the socket is getting to hot and expanding. It would be rare but possible. I have never heard one do that. You could be hearing the dryer itself cooling off. Feel the socket and see if it is hot. If it is not hot then more than likely you are hearing the dryer cooling off.
2007-01-30 06:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by wccat 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There is no way the sound is coming from the wall connection. You are only connecting wire from your dryer to wires going to your electrical panel and there are no moving parts. The sound most likely is coming from an internal clock mechanism inside the dryer which is obviously activated when you set the dryer timer. I suspect it may run on a little if you stop the dryer before the time you originally set for the dryer to run.
2007-01-30 15:03:44 · answer #2 · answered by richard k 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The timer on the dryer likely continues to turn for a while after the dryer is turned off. Try moving the dial on the dryer completely to "off" and see if it goes away. I am pretty sure the sound is coming from the dryer, and is bouncing off the wall in such a way to sound like it is coming from the outlet.
My guess - the dryer buzzes to tell you it is done, you open the door stopping the dryer, you remove the clothes. The dryer is "off" but he timer is still going to move until it reads completely "off".
If you want to be conscerned about your dryer, clean the dryer vent and hose. Lint can cause a fire.
2007-01-30 15:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a electrician I have wired many dryers. I have never run across a ticking outlet. What is under the dryer in the basement? I know it is an electric dryer but what about the hot water pipe cooling or the water heater. I don't know just a few ideas to think about.
2007-01-30 15:14:30 · answer #4 · answered by danzka2001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most likely the connector heats up.
this is a loss of energy, energy you are paying for. Further, this heat buildup could cause a fire.
feel the outlet after use. is it hot?
try lightly sanding the prongs of the drier cord. oxidation adds resistance, and resistance causes heat.
also, with the power off, make sure the internal connections in the outlet are clean and screwed tight. if it looks grody when you take it apart, just buy a new one and replace.
there is a risk of fire, so attending to this is important.
2007-01-30 15:01:04 · answer #5 · answered by disco legend zeke 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like a loose connection in the outlet that may be sparking - arching - across the wires.
It should be looked at right away.
If you can turn off the circuit - should be a separate double sized fuse - then the outlet can be safely disassembled and inspected.
Some one should looked at this right away.
The outlet could short out and cause a fire.
2007-01-30 14:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by Irish Wander 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my first guess is that the heat from the energy flow is causing problems at the wall socket.
I would re-wire asap.
2007-01-30 14:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by dharp66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋