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Model: LER4434AQO Brand: Whirlpool Age: More than 10 years
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rocker5164  
#1 Posted : Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:02:55 PM(UTC)
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When i start the dryer it runs for approximently 5minutes and then it trips the circut breaker; could this be the result of a defective high limit thermostat and/or thermal cut-off ? I haven't checked the parts as of yet for continuity. just curious if there are other possibilities to consider.
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Zanshin  
#2 Posted : Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:05:21 PM(UTC)
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Unless you have a direct short "which would be kinda obvious cause of the spark" I would say you have a weak breaker, how old is the house?
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Drags1998  
#3 Posted : Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:58:09 PM(UTC)
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I agree with the weak breaker, But it wouldn't hurt to check the dryer out at the same time.
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rocker5164  
#4 Posted : Monday, October 13, 2008 11:30:17 AM(UTC)
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Thank you so much !; it was in fact the breaker. The breaker was a 40 amp and the guy at Home Depot said I needed a 30 amp so i installed it today and ran the dryer for a cycle to test and make sure that it was working properly. I am happy there are places like this here on the net to help poor souls like myself. Thanks again , rocker5164:)
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