Electric dryer plug question.
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Electric dryer plug question.
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Help, please.
I have a late 1970s or early 1980s dryer. Kenmore. Older than me!
I want to replace it as there is no heat. Not interested in repairing it as it would probably just have another issue soon and probably not energy efficient.
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My question. It turns on fine...the thing inside turns. Everything seems to work but no heat. The big plastic hose to the outside is not blocked.
My question. If the machine comes on (the light, etc) and the thing inside turns. Does this mean that the electrical breaker is ok and that all the power to the dryer is good?. I ask because I want to get a new dryer and wonder if I can just have this one pulled out and replaced with a new one. I'm scared to touch the big plug or the breaker in the electrical box on the wall
Thank you
Help, please.
I have a late 1970s or early 1980s dryer. Kenmore. Older than me!
I want to replace it as there is no heat. Not interested in repairing it as it would probably just have another issue soon and probably not energy efficient.
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My question. It turns on fine...the thing inside turns. Everything seems to work but no heat. The big plastic hose to the outside is not blocked.
My question. If the machine comes on (the light, etc) and the thing inside turns. Does this mean that the electrical breaker is ok and that all the power to the dryer is good?. I ask because I want to get a new dryer and wonder if I can just have this one pulled out and replaced with a new one. I'm scared to touch the big plug or the breaker in the electrical box on the wall
Thank you
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My question. If the machine comes on (the light, etc) and the thing inside turns. Does this mean that the electrical breaker is ok and that all the power to the dryer is good?
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turn breaker on and off a couple of times and than try dryer. New dryer will not be any more energy efficient, as most of power use is the heater element.
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Thanks so much for the advice.
I will try and find someone to to flip the breaker. I don't like touching anything in the box.
Another question, please. If the breaker is reset and there is heat in the dryer. Is it likely a problem with the dryer or the breaker? I know you can't know for sure but is one issue more likely? My mother's stove once wasn't working and the repairman put a new breaker in the box. Afterwards a neighbor said it was likely had not been not necessary.
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I will try and find someone to to flip the breaker. I don't like touching anything in the box.
Another question, please. If the breaker is reset and there is heat in the dryer. Is it likely a problem with the dryer or the breaker? I know you can't know for sure but is one issue more likely? My mother's stove once wasn't working and the repairman put a new breaker in the box. Afterwards a neighbor said it was likely had not been not necessary.
Thank you
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Very hard to say but if breaker does not reset unplug dryer and than try it. If breaker does reset and dryer works, a week or so later it trips than i would guess breaker. Just clicking breaker switch will not give you any shock and as long as you just hold the rubber part of dryer cord same thing.
If breaker was not tripped than you have a dryer problem. Dryer are usually very easy to fix but 30 year old dryer probably not worth it.
If breaker was not tripped than you have a dryer problem. Dryer are usually very easy to fix but 30 year old dryer probably not worth it.
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Yes ions but can the
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I checked on line and there are 10 year old dryers for sale for around $100 to $150 delivered. Quite a few. I called one fellow and he said to keep my chord as it may be different outlet from a newer one. I'm sorry to keep asking questions but will the chord on this one fit on one with a different plug?
Of course, if it a breaker issue, then another dryer won't work.
I was surprised when I wiggled the dryer away from the wall how it wasn't all that heavy. My washer weighed a ton when I had it replaced. I had some cold lemonade for the two guys who carried it away.
I checked on line and there are 10 year old dryers for sale for around $100 to $150 delivered. Quite a few. I called one fellow and he said to keep my chord as it may be different outlet from a newer one. I'm sorry to keep asking questions but will the chord on this one fit on one with a different plug?
Of course, if it a breaker issue, then another dryer won't work.
I was surprised when I wiggled the dryer away from the wall how it wasn't all that heavy. My washer weighed a ton when I had it replaced. I had some cold lemonade for the two guys who carried it away.
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Most dryers come without a cord. It's fairly easy to exchange cords if need be. Where the cord goes into the back of the dryer is a cover over the electrical connections. Remove the cover and the connections are visible.
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Cords will be either 3 or 4 prongs, Your old cord will work either way and easy to wire. Let us know which type and can tell you how to do it.
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Thank you so much for the offer to help. I will probably get a dryer this weekend. I will post the name of it.
I took the little white panel off where the cord is. I now see how it is just set in there with some screws. The one that goes into the wall has four prongs and one of them is 'L' shaped.
Much appreciated
I took the little white panel off where the cord is. I now see how it is just set in there with some screws. The one that goes into the wall has four prongs and one of them is 'L' shaped.
Much appreciated