Customer Support 7 days a week

Welcome Guest! You can not login or register.

Notification

Icon
Error
Dryer trips breaker
Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Model: SDE405DAYW Brand: Maytag Age: 5 - 10 years
Previous Topic Next Topic
rsmotorsports  
#1 Posted : Monday, April 6, 2009 3:59:58 PM(UTC)
rsmotorsports

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 4/6/2009(UTC)
Posts: 2
The dryer just started tripping the breaker yesterday. Can you tell me what the problem may be? We reset breaker and it runs for a few seconds then trips again.
Back to top
Sponsor
See inside of your appliance - diagrams and part photos for virtually every model.

powered by AppliancePartsPros.com 		 
Back to top  
denman  
#2 Posted : Monday, April 6, 2009 5:29:00 PM(UTC)
denman

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC)
Posts: 19,638

Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)
Here are your parts.
Replacement parts for MAYTAG SDE405DAYW | AppliancePartsPros.com

Put the unit in air only and try it.
If it runs then you may have a grounded heater coil.
Either the heater has sagged or broken and is touching the frame.
THIS FORUM IS DEAD!!!!!!!
Back to top
rsmotorsports  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, April 7, 2009 2:53:18 AM(UTC)
rsmotorsports

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 4/6/2009(UTC)
Posts: 2
It looks as though it will run without tripping the breaker in the time dry/air fluff mode. How do we go about replacing the heater element? Is part # AP4294403 the correct part number?
Back to top
denman  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, April 7, 2009 4:18:00 AM(UTC)
denman

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC)
Posts: 19,638

Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)
Here is a service manual although it does not specifically list your unit, yours is basically the same
http://www.servicematters.com/m...ibrary/docs/16023020.pdf

Is part # AP4294403 the correct part number?
Yes

I would not order anything until you confirm either visually or with a meter that this is the problem as there are other components that could cause this but the heater is at the top of the list.

Since you have to open it up I would recommend you check the following for wear and bearing slop: rear support rollers, front glides, belt, idler wheel and drum seals. You might as well give it a bit of an overhaul.

Give the interior an good clean including the blower wheel.

Also a good idea to clean and check your vent system
THIS FORUM IS DEAD!!!!!!!
Back to top
jgv  
#5 Posted : Sunday, April 12, 2009 5:59:24 PM(UTC)
jgv

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 3/30/2009(UTC)
Posts: 2
had a dryer trip a breaker once, it was a bad roller making it hard for the motor to turn the drum if its an older dryer it might be the problem
Back to top
Users browsing this topic
Guest (4)
Similar Topics
Kenmore dryer trips breaker when door open (Dryer Repair)
by slaterjay 2/13/2018 5:09:53 PM(UTC)
Electric dryer trips breaker when heating (Dryer Repair)
by katflea 7/31/2015 4:46:04 PM(UTC)
Dryer Trips Breaker (Dryer Repair)
by Mrvin 2/26/2015 1:52:18 PM(UTC)
whirlpool dryer trips breaker during cool down (Dryer Repair)
by olpdawg 7/7/2014 6:39:12 PM(UTC)
Dryer trips breaker immediately (Dryer Repair)
by Bigtx 2/16/2013 11:08:02 AM(UTC)
Gas dryer trips breaker (Dryer Repair)
by lightninskyhop 6/26/2012 6:26:10 PM(UTC)
Dryer Trips Breaker (Dryer Repair)
by one80two 11/29/2009 12:23:04 AM(UTC)
gas dryer trips breaker when rying to heat (Dryer Repair)
by garrywith2rz 9/30/2009 12:41:02 PM(UTC)
Dryer trips breaker (Dryer Repair)
by dayeaw 2/23/2009 4:00:00 PM(UTC)
gas dryer trips breaker (Dryer Repair)
by cerriel 2/20/2009 4:24:09 AM(UTC)
GE dryer trips breaker as soon as I turn it on (Dryer Repair)
by the adam 2/4/2009 3:01:41 PM(UTC)
Dryer Trips Breaker with wet clothes (Dryer Repair)
by msElmo 9/8/2008 7:44:07 AM(UTC)
Forum Jump  
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.

Privacy Policy | Powered by YAF.NET | YAF.NET © 2003-2025, Yet Another Forum.NET