It was just installed replacing an old Maytag drier and we had to take the old cord and plug off and connect it to the newer machine, because the new plug had a different configuration. Thanks anyone
2007-12-28 12:46:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
your new dryer is running more than 15 amps. DANGEROUS.
those new plugs are different because they were intended for appliances with a different voltage/amp combination.
2007-12-28 12:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Caution, anytime you are working on electrical make sure the power is off by flipping the breaker AND checking the circuit with a volt meter. Sounds like you have checked everything. My first impression since this was an "addition" it's an electrical problem and the breaker would be the first thing to change as others have suggested. This also could be caused by a loose wire in the receptacle. I'd first pull the old breaker out and take it to your local home improvement store as some breakers only fit certain boxes. Second I'd take the receptacle apart and make sure the wires are tight. If this does not fix it and since it is winter time, I'm thinking whoever did the addition may have hooked the dryer to the same 220 volt circuit that the heating system is on. FYI basic things that are on dedicated 220 volt in your home are A/C, heating system, stove and electric dryer. Gas dryers use a 110 volt circuit.
2016-05-27 14:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USA If the breaker is taking 15 minutes or so to trip, then the reason it is tripping is too high of a current ( amperage ) draw. If the breaker tripped immediately, it would be a short circuit or ground fault.
Have a licensed electrician check it out. The following are standard wire and breaker sizes / ratings:
For a 120 volt dryer, the wire should be minimum size 12 and the breaker should be rated 20 amps. For a 220 volt dryer, the wire should be minimum size 10 and the breaker rated for 30 amps.
New dryers have a 4 prong plug, and it should be used. Instead of using the old cord, you should have installed a new receptacle. The licensed electrician you hire can make sure you have the correct receptacle and that it is properly wired.
If you do not know the difference between hot, neutral and ground DO NOT do this yourself. Please hire a licensed electrician.
2007-12-28 13:20:38 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
First thing to do is to get a licensed and bonded electrician to come check it out.
There could be any number of problems. One is that after a circuit starts breaking it will continue to do so untill a new circuit breaker is installed
If you live in a hot place or if the electrical box is in a hot place then the circuit will overheat and again the circuit will break, coming back to the first problem.
Some time previous residents of your house/ apartment will wire up additional circuits to the same circuit breaker as you dryer. the dryer should be on its own circuit
There is always the chance that maybe the dryer is just wired incorrectly.
as I said initially, get a pro to check all of these, you really dont want billy bob checking your wire and burning down your house
2007-12-28 13:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by James H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 4 wire connection is required for new dryer circuits and has always been required when the originating circuit comes from other than"Service Equipment".
When using a 4 wire cord you need to remove the bonding jumper between the neutral and equipment ground.
You will see a small strap of metal between those two connections. Generally there are instructions next to the connection or to the cover plate.
Make sure that the cord is properly connected to the phase conductors (two hot wires) while you have this open. There is also a possibility of that the receptacle was improperly wired.
Turn the breaker off. Remove the cover and check that the white wire is connected to the silver screw. The bare or green wire is connected to the green screw. Finally, the phase conductors will be connected to the final two brass colored screws.
If in doubt call your qualified IBEW trained electrician.
2007-12-28 12:55:06 · answer #5 · answered by Voice of Reason 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Your new line was probably better able to handle the voltage than taking an older one just to fit the recepticle. My advice would be to reinstall the new line and have a licensed electrician come in and install a new recepticle, plus inspect your breaker box.
Your new dryer probably draws more power and when it heats up it sends a message for more power which the old cord cannot provide. Remember there are 208, 220, 230, 240 and higher voltage appliances, all of which rely on the breaker to protect you and the appliance.
The cost of the service call and recepticle may be a lot less than the breaker switch malfunctioning and creating a fire that could destroy a good portion if not all of your home. Be safe.
2007-12-28 12:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by ozarks bum 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I agree with the other posters, your new machine came with that different cord for a reason ,so you cant plug it into a wrong outlett (but obviously you got around that) i would switch it back, and have a electrician wire the proper outlet and to check that the amperage in the fuse box is safe to work with your new dryer. electric dryers (220v) plugs are not something i would mess around with it.I myself know the basics of house wiring, but still would not take on that job, some things like SAFTY, makes it worth paying for someone trained to do.
2007-12-28 13:43:52 · answer #7 · answered by mark h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds dangerous and could void the warranty of your new dryer if something should happen also it could pose a fire hazard.. .I would consider calling an electrician to see why the breakers are being tripped by the new appliance... Also, I think you can get plug adaptors from HOME DEPOT/LOWE'S instead of changing the plug from the old dryer to the new dryer...
2007-12-28 12:51:12 · answer #8 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
heres the thing the differant plug denotes adifferant voltage the panel breakers stopping you are saving your life from the firey inferno of the wiring in the house burning take that cord off go to the home depot with a digital picture of the two plug and the cords and the info from the back plate on the dryer and find out from the electrical sales guy how to stop the chance of flames consuming all you love
2007-12-28 12:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
you need a new breaker added to your box. The new appliances use more power and need a dedicated line. Please get an electrician to fix this problem for.
2007-12-28 16:28:36 · answer #10 · answered by sugar c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the newer one runs on a higher voltage and that's probably why it's blowing the breaker. I think it needs to be on a 120 or 220. Hopefully someone will know.
In the meantime, you could damage the dryer or your circuits so stop!
best of luck.
2007-12-28 12:50:51 · answer #11 · answered by lmmvirago 3 · 1⤊ 6⤋