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The dryer is causing the breaker to trip

The dryer gets too hot and causes the breaker to trip. When I take the lint catcher out and prop open the lint catcher door, it runs longer before causing the breaker to trip. Can I run it without using the lint catcher? Is this problem fixable or is a new dryer in my future? The dryer is only 6 years old...

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The vents are most likely stoped up . All the lint & anything around the fan all the way to the outside vent needs cleaned . I have found a lot of things in front of the fan nails coins & whatever that were in clothes pockets sometimes the lint or other things won't let the fan turn & the breaker or thermal fuse to blow. Hope this helps

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SOURCE: kenmore dryer

Jeff, almost sounds like a timer issue, but I was fooled on this once. Under the consol is a inline resistor from the main plug. If this resistor is bad, dryer keeps running in timed dry. Part number for the resistor is 3401076. Look it up on the web so you know what it looks like. Just splices in.. Catriver..post back.

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  • Posted on Feb 02, 2008

SOURCE: whirlpool electric dryer keeps tripping main circuit breaker

First off, be sure the pigtail is wired correctly to the back of the unit. Black and red to the outside terminals, white to the middle, green to the frame or cabinet (should be a green screw close-by). If that is ok, you probably have an issue with possibly a bad pigtail, bad outlet, wiring issue, or possibly a bad circuit breaker or breaker box. Probably going to be more of a electrical problem than a appliance problem. Good Luck!!!!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 15, 2009

SOURCE: dryer keeps tripping breaker

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 03, 2009

SOURCE: Circuit Breaker is tripping when tumble dryer is

Circuit Breaker is tripping when our tumble dryer, creda 522vw, is turned on. Have removed back and top of tumble dryer and cleaner all excess lint, checked connections and exhaust. Any ideas please

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 28, 2010

SOURCE: Power Button will not turn on.

Verify proper line voltage is present at the outlet. This will require the use of a voltage meter. If not properly trained, I would consult an electrician to verify the voltage.
Part of the troubleshooting proceedure requires the technician to verify that the applience is receiving the required supply power.
This has to be verified at the outlet to eliminate the possibility of a bad breaker or bad connection inside the breaker panel or outlet box.
Hope this helps in finding the solution to your problem..
Thanks and good luck..

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1: It could be an issue with the lint catcher. Take the lint catcher out, clean off all the see-able lint, then take it to the bathroom and try to run water through it. If the water settles or doesn't run through very well, take an old toothbrush and scrub that clean under water until water passes through easily. This issue caused my dryer to shut off without being dry too
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Verify proper line voltage is present at the outlet. This will require the use of a voltage meter. If not properly trained, I would consult an electrician to verify the voltage.
Part of the troubleshooting proceedure requires the technician to verify that the applience is receiving the required supply power.
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Check the blown fuses and home’s circuit breaker tripped. Dryer use 2 household Fuses or a circuit breakers, Replace the Fuses or reset the circuit breaker. Make sure that the lint filter and exhaust duct is clean.

Another common cause of a dryer failing to heat is a faulty heating element. You will need to replace it.


Good Luck and have a nice day.
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