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Model: 110.62612100	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 1 - 5 years
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David H		#1 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 11:08:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/20/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		Dryer seems to be working normally but blows the 220 circuit breaker after 15-20 minutes. The breaker feels very hot. The dryer will not trip the breaker when the heat is off and just on fluff the breaker stays cool. Continuity test on the element and the thermostat showed no problem. A visual inspection of the element looks discolored but in good shape. Do you think it is the dryer or circuit breaker? Thanks, David


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Joe / APP Team		#2 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 12:00:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators Joined: 7/14/2010(UTC) Posts: 5,222 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Originally Posted by: David H Dryer seems to be working normally but blows the 220 circuit breaker after 15-20 minutes. The breaker feels very hot. The dryer will not trip the breaker when the heat is off and just on fluff the breaker stays cool. Continuity test on the element and the thermostat showed no problem. A visual inspection of the element looks discolored but in good shape. Do you think it is the dryer or circuit breaker? Thanks, David David, It is most likely a weak circuit breaker or loose wire in your electric panel. The Breaker cannot hold under the 20 amp draw when the heater circuit is energized,and opens after a period of time.


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David H		#3 Posted : Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7:11:09 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/20/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		Originally Posted by: Joe / APP Team David, It is most likely a weak circuit breaker or loose wire in your electric panel. The Breaker cannot hold under the 20 amp draw when the heater circuit is energized,and opens after a period of time. Thank you, I'm having that checked out David


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Joe / APP Team		#4 Posted : Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:53:51 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators Joined: 7/14/2010(UTC) Posts: 5,222 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Originally Posted by: David H Thank you, I'm having that checked out David I'm sure your electrician will be able to determine where the problem is. It was a pleasure to assist you.


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