I live in a mobile home and my ciruit breaker to the dryer keeps clicking when i turn it on i want to replace it is a hard task to do?
2007-02-06 04:49:45 · 10 answers · asked by misvirgo1 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
take it out of the box and go to home depot to get a new one
2007-02-06 04:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by sammy 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Circuit breakers can be changed out fairly easily. However, the fact that it tripped most often indicates that it detected too much voltage going through the line. In other words, it did its job and prevented a potential fire. So, its more likely that your dryer is the problem by drawing more electricity than the breaker will safely allow. An electrician can answer the question by hooking a meter to your dryer as you turn it on. DO NOT RELPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH ONE RATED AT A HIGHER AMPERAGE THAN THE EXISTING ONE. This will override the existing wiring and could cause a fire.
2007-02-06 05:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by sunseekermo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First make sure it is a bad breaker and not a problem with the circuit. Make sure you have the correct breaker(size and type). Turn off the main breaker and remove the cover. Be careful as the lugs with the supply wires on the main breaker will still be energized. Loosen the screw on the breaker that holds the wire (usually black if a single pole breaker). Remove the breaker. They usually just snap into place. Then put in the new breaker, hook up the wire, replace the cover and turn on both of the breakers. When you turn on the breakers don't look directly at them, as if there is a problem the may flash. Be safe and good luck.
2016-05-23 23:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a breaker tripping on a electric dryer call someone that services appliances if the dryer isn't very old. If your dryer is older you are better off to buy a new one. I would not call an electrician because they will probably show up and tell you that your breaker is OK and your dryer is at fault and charge you a service call. Most likely your dryer is at fault not your breaker. It is tripping to tell you something is wrong with the appliance. Good luck!!
2007-02-06 19:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sean B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, does it trip right away or does it run at least 5 min. before it trips. If it runs at least 5 min. I would suspect the breaker. Older dryers needed a 20 amp breaker. Newer ones require 30 amps. Check the model # plate. It should indicate amp draw. If you need to increase from a 20 to 30 make sure the wiring is adequate for the increase.
2007-02-09 20:20:52 · answer #5 · answered by mountainriley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with both the previous answers. It is easy to do, just be sure that you have the correct size and type circuit breaker and the electricity turned off. Of larger concern as mentioned in another answer is that there is a problem causing the circuit breaker to trip and that must be fixed before proceeding.
2007-02-06 05:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by kearneyconsulting 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to the fuse box in your trailer and look on the door and see if you see something that says "Washer/Dryer" on a list. Track down that fuse on the fuse panel and turn it all the way off. Then back on. This might resolve your issue. In the event there is no list type thing, look at all the fuses on the fuses panel and see if there is any fuses that look like they might be stuck in the middle, that is most likely the one. Also a 220 voltage fuse looks bigger than a 110 voltage fuse. But like someone said above, you are obvis overloading the circuit and should be concerned about electrical fire. Hope this helps
2007-02-06 04:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if the breaker is tripping, it's doing it's job and prob does not need replaced. youre best bet is to call a licensed elec contractor before you go jumping into your panel. Since you are unfamiliar with electricity it is cause for alarm as there are other things in panel that will hurt you if you accidentally come into contact with it. And if that happens its not like youll just get shocked, you could be literally grabbed to the panel and not able to remove yourself. play it safe and call a professional
2007-02-06 06:06:13 · answer #8 · answered by bbq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut the main down and pull out the bad breaker and snap a new one in, make sure its right amperage. Turn the main back on.
2007-02-06 04:56:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, but I would be more concerned about what is causing the breaker to trip. You could be setting yourself up for an electrical fire.
2007-02-06 04:54:58 · answer #10 · answered by crossbones668 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋