Lights Dim When Dryer Starts
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Electrical Panels and Electric Dryer Circuits – The problem I am having is, no matter what the load is in my house my lights dim… © By: Dave Rongey |
Possible Causes of Dim Lights
[ad#block] Home Electrical: I live in a two year old two story single home dwelling.
- The power source is standard 240 with a 200 amp 40 space 40 circuit breaker panel.
- I have five 220 dedicated breakers.
- The problem I am having is, no matter what the load is in my house, my lights, mainly the recessed lights dim badly when the dryer or any other 240 appliances are turned on.
- It seems like it is getting slowly worse.
Any ideas?
This home electrical question came from: Robert, a Homeowner from Sitka, Alaska.
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Robert.
Electrical Panels and Electric Dryer Circuits
- Robert, all of the electrical wiring connections should be checked at the electrical panel, especially the lighting circuit.
- This may be an indication of a loose electrical connection or a deteriorating connection with one of the main incoming lines at the panel as well.
- This should be checked by an experienced electrical contractor.
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