How Do I Troubleshoot My Clothes Dryer Circuit?

Why did my clothes dryer stop working? How to Check a Electric Clothes Dryer Circuit, Why a Clothes Dryer Stopped Working and What to Check. By: Dave Rongey

Clothes Dryer Stopped Working
[ad#block]Electrical Question: Why did my clothes dryer stop working?

• I have an electric clothes dryer that stop working.
• I tested the 220 volt dryer outlet to see if it was getting power and its not.
• There is no electric power to the dryer.
• How do I troubleshoot the plug to find out what the problem may be.

Background: James, a Handyman from Eight Mile, Alabama.

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question James.

How to Check a Electric Clothes Dryer Circuit

Application: Troubleshooting Electric Clothes Dryer Problems.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – best performed by a Licensed Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with hand tools and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Precaution: Identify the circuit, turn it OFF and then Tag it with a Note before performing any wiring or inspections.
Notice: Electrical troubleshooting is best performed by a qualified electrical contractor.

Why a Clothes Dryer Stopped Working and What to Check

Electric Dryer Circuit Checklist

• Go to the electric circuit breaker panel.
• Look for a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse.
• The circuit breaker is typically a 2-pole 30 amp.
• Turn the circuit breaker all the way off, then back on.
• If the breaker was tripped the dryer may restart, however the key is to find out why the circuit tripped off and correct the problem.
• Unplug the dryer and visually inspect the unit for possible problems. For example: Look for burnt wiring or a control that is faulty or damaged.
  • If a control is found to be defective, or there is a problem with internal wiring then an appliance repair man should be consulted.

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• • • Wiring a Dryer Cord
      

      • See an electric dryer installation with a typical 220 Volt electric power cord wiring system.
      • You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric dryer, or a 3-wire or 4-wire outlet.
      • Lets look a how the electric dryer is wired and what to do if your cord does not match the plug.

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