Tumble dryer problems advise

[Andy Smith]

Hi hope someone can advise. My tumble dryer keeps tripping the elecrics 15 min into it's cycle. Just need to test the heater components. To check therostats should my multi meter be on high setting or low.

 

[Andy-1960]

Please explain on how you propose to carry out testing?

 

[static zap]

( Not giving any electrical advice -Water + Electrics ! - Safer = SKILLED)
Is it a vented one to outside / is the vent free flowing .
(Are You not steaming out the kitchen ?)

 

[Andy Smith]

It' a condenser one not vented stripped it down removed the heater and need to check the thermostats. Using my multi meter but should i put it on high ohms or lowest setting. 2 pins test probe each side i believe it should read close to 0 if working or show open circuit if faulty. Is this correct.

 

[paul291277]

Is it plugged into multigang extension lead (basics first)?

 

[paul291277]

Retract last comment Doh!

 

[Andy Smith]

No straight to wall socket its not blowing fuse in plug but tripping rcd in box on wall.

 

[paul291277]

Sounds like an overload situation, what else is on the same circuit?

 

[paul291277]

RCD or the circuit breaker

 

[westward10]

I think you need to get a professional in to look at it.

 

[Andy Smith]

Circuit breaker. Then I've used an extension lead with a reset switch on. The dryer runs a cycle for about 15 min gets hot then trips the extension. Press button to reset start dryer again and runs for a out a min then trips extension been on same circuit for 3 years so that' why I'm trying test thermostats thinking it gets to hot and they trip the elecrics. But just want to test them.

 

[static zap]

I think you need to get a professional in to look at it.

You meter tests at a safe voltage - but may see nothing wrong !
( Fancier kit may zap stuff - if you test the wrong things )
Pity it was condensing .
( I still suspect cold / damp ... stay safe )

 

[dmxtothemax]

if it was getting too hot ?
then it would trip the thermal cut out in the dryer.
But you say it is trippng the breaker or rcd
this would most likely indicate a faulty element in the dryer
Or even faulty wiring in the dryer
Time to take it to a Pro
Or just buy a new one.

 

[FatAlan]

I take it you’ve cleaned out all the filters and emptied the water tank?

 

[The Ghost]

Think maybe you could check on Electricsafetyfirst.org to see if it is a withdrawn one or dangerous in any way. There are a lot of tumble dryers that are defective in some way and have been withdrawn. They seem to be very problematic. We have a Flatley dryer, lasted 25 years and passed it's PAT last month. Can't beat the old stuff.

 

[telectrix]

sounds like element breaking down when getting hot.IR test may help.

@ Vorti. i got a creda one from the council tip for £3 ( donation to the lads' tea fund). had it 9 years before retiring it to a tumble dryer nursing home (local scrapyard ).

 

[FatAlan]

My house is full of hot air without any tumble driers!

 

[telectrix]

My house is full of hot air without any tumble driers!

should keep off the vindaloo then.

 

[Taylortwocities]

You need to do an IR test on the heating element. But an IR tester is a specialist but if kit. A multimeter is not able to poke 1000volts DC into a component and test the results!

You need an appliance repair person.

 

[Jay Sparks]

sounds like element breaking down when getting hot.IR test may help.

@ Vorti. i got a creda one from the council tip for £3 ( donation to the lads' tea fund). had it 9 years before retiring it to a tumble dryer nursing home (local scrapyard ).

Only time I have a problem with my drier is when it rains!!

Jay