I was told that the breaker might be burned out in the fuse box..No clue..The dryer died and we had a replacement brought over..They plugged the new one in and it didn't work..They thought that the breaker might be burned out..HUH? No clue what that means..How do you fix something like that..We flipped the switch and it didn't do anything..HELP!
2007-12-14 08:52:38 · 9 answers · asked by ~K~ 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My husband flipped it on and off again...We thought the dryer was dead, so we went out and got a new one...Now I'm thinking I made a mistake with that..(old dryer, so that's alright I guess) So, you don't just flip it off and on again..UGH..I need to wash my clothes!
2007-12-14 09:19:25 · update #1
Tripping it didn't work..So, how much is a new breaker? Is it just having to replace the old one that doesn't work? I'm clueless when it comes to these things! I'm just used to the screw in fuses..Thanks!
2007-12-14 10:35:01 · update #2
Bill is correct. Have an electrician take a look. He will bring a volt meter and will tell you for sure what the problem is. If it is a bad circuit breaker he can safely change it. If it is something else, he can fix it without wasting money on a circuit breaker you don't need.
Don't take electrical advise from untrained and unqualified people. That is dangerous and foolish.
2007-12-15 10:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So is it working now? As previously stated, you have to turn the breaker OFF before you turn it on. By moving the toggle to the off position, you reset the breaker. Do this first and then try the new dryer. If it works, great! If not, you probably need a new breaker installed. Best to get an electrician or a friend who is experienced in this.
If you tripped or burned the breaker, your old dryer was probably shorted out anyway. Chances are, you didn't waste your money with the new dryer. Enjoy it!
2007-12-14 10:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by Bare B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please don't listen to these answers. If you don't know a thing about electricity stop right there. It could be the buss bar is damaged, the 30 amp breaker or one leg of the feed or in the receptacle box. This is nothing to be playing with or guessing, let an electrician take a look form inside the panel all the way to the dryer. There is not enough money in the world to bring back someone lost in a fire, especially one that could have and should have been prevented
2007-12-14 12:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
you will get a gadget referred to as a multimeter. it permit you to comprehend the volts, amps, continuity, each and every thing you ought to in all probability decide to comprehend approximately reported circut breaker. they are kinda high priced nonetheless ($50) so if it incredibly is in basic terms time you will desire it it would probable be greater suitable to easily purchase a clean 60 amp breaker and replace it just to make advantageous it works. i does not think of it could be over $10 to have peace of ideas
2016-12-17 18:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by calderon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calling a electrician to come and check this out for you would have been cheaper than buying a new dryer and you would have already been able to wash and dry clothes..If you do not have a meter to check out the electrical be safe call the electrician...
2007-12-15 13:58:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you shut the breaker "off" then "on" and you still have no power, it could be either breaker or plug.
DO NOT CHECK THE PLUG WITHOUT THE PROPER INSTRUMENTS AND KNOWLEDGE WHILE THE BREAKER IS "ON".
If checking these two item and you still have no power you really should call an electrician.
2007-12-14 18:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breakers are pretty cheap Like $10 or so Its the labor to install it that will cost ya.Electricians are one of those trades that think they are some kind of god and charge accordingly.Changing a breaker is not for the faint of heart and yes IT CAN BE DANGEROUS if not done properly.However as "they" say It ain't rocket science either and can be done safely by a homeowner.
2007-12-14 10:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by erndog1001 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1=get an electrician .The breaker is a safety,otherwise fire.Probably a dead short in wire or socket causing breaker trip.Turn it off .Dryer is big current it will kill.Get a good how to book if you want to dive in,be safe ,people.
2007-12-14 09:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
did you replace the dryer? or the breaker?
to reset a breaker push it to the off posiotion push it again off [don,t just flip it] turn it back on that resets it,
2007-12-14 09:00:49 · answer #9 · answered by William B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋