No Power to my Electric Clothes Dryer

Electrical Troubleshooting Tips for a Clothes Dryer: Dryer Outlet that is Not Working, testing the right circuit breaker.

Dryer Outlet that is Not Working
[ad#block]Electrical Question: My clothes dryer is not working.

I tested the dryer plug with my tester and I am not getting and power out the socket at all.
I tested the breaker and I am reading 233 volts.
The dryer is brand new so what could it be.

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Aaron in Dallas, Texas.

Electrical Troubleshooting Tips for a Clothes Dryer

Make sure you are testing the right circuit breaker at the panel.
Positively identify the dryer circuit, shut it off then inspect the wiring at the dryer outlet.
Make sure the connections are right and secure.
After reinstalling the dryer outlet and cover turn the circuit breaker back on.
Test the outlet. If you do not have 230 volts then there is something wrong with the circuit wiring.
You can also test from each 120 volt leg to ground to see if partial power is present.
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