breaker burns out without tripping ????
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breaker burns out without tripping ????
i have washer/dryer connected to one breaker which 20 A.
but when i start washer/dryer together that breaker burns out without even tripping or anything,
i replaced that breaker like 2-3 times since i moved in this house (3 years). can any tell me what is the reason ?
but when i start washer/dryer together that breaker burns out without even tripping or anything,
i replaced that breaker like 2-3 times since i moved in this house (3 years). can any tell me what is the reason ?
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I will need little more info with washer dryer is the dryer is gaz unit right ?
If this is electric dryer then you must have this on it own circuit no question asked.
What brand breaker name you have on the load centre I know at least two brand name are troublesome.
The most common curpit is improper breaker type or installed wrong.
Merci,Marc
If this is electric dryer then you must have this on it own circuit no question asked.
What brand breaker name you have on the load centre I know at least two brand name are troublesome.
The most common curpit is improper breaker type or installed wrong.
Merci,Marc
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found out more details. drier breaker is the issue,
i am using cutler-hammer 120 V breaker.
to answer Tolyn's question, when i start drier and sit in basement, i start smelling burning smell, then i open the panel and see that Hot burned out breaker which is connected to drier,
first time i thought it was my mistake, but then i had to change 3-4 times till now.. that's why i am thinking there is some issue.
should i call electrician or there is something i can check by myself.
Thanks for helping,
i am using cutler-hammer 120 V breaker.
to answer Tolyn's question, when i start drier and sit in basement, i start smelling burning smell, then i open the panel and see that Hot burned out breaker which is connected to drier,
first time i thought it was my mistake, but then i had to change 3-4 times till now.. that's why i am thinking there is some issue.
should i call electrician or there is something i can check by myself.
Thanks for helping,
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I find it difficult to believe your dryer is operating off 120 volts. Normally they are 240 volts, operating off a double 30 amp breaker. If that is the case, and you have it wired to a single breaker and the buss bar, then you truly will burn things up. If you are not familiar with the workings inside the breaker panel, then you should call an electrician to get it right. I wouldn't want you to start a fire. Confirm with us the voltage requirements of the dryer. Is is gas or electric?