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ARDO Dryer tripping breaker
If your ARDO dryer is tripping the breaker or the dryer keeps tripping the breaker, the most likely causes are a weak circuit breaker, a heating element or heating element assembly that has shorted to the heater housing, loose or burned power cord connections at the terminal block, and less commonly a shorted drive motor. Start with the simplest checks: verify the breaker itself with an electrician because breakers can weaken and trip below their rating. Next inspect the heating element and element assembly for continuity to the case with a multimeter; continuity to the case means the element is shorted and should be replaced. Then shut off power and check the power cord, terminal block and wire terminals for melted or loose connections and replace any damaged parts. If the motor windings are shorted, replace the drive motor. If you need the right replacement parts for your model, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find exact-fit parts and repair diagrams so you can fix it confidently.
01 - The Circuit Breaker is Weak
Over time, circuit breakers can weaken. If the circuit breaker is weak, it may trip, even if the amperage draw from the dryer is below the breakers limit. If you have already checked all of the potentially defective dryer components, consider having an electrician replace the circuit breaker.
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02 - ARDO Dryer Heating Element
Sometimes, if the heating element fails, it shorts out against the heater housing, causing the dryer to trip the circuit breaker. To determine if the heating element is at fault, use a multimeter to test each terminal for continuity to the case. If the heating element has continuity to the case, it is shorted out. If the heating element is shorted out, replace it.
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03 - ARDO Dryer Heating Element Assembly
Sometimes, if the heating element fails, it shorts out against the heater housing, causing the dryer to trip the circuit breaker. To determine if the heating element assembly is shorted out, use a multimeter to test each terminal for continuity to the case. If the heating element assembly has continuity to the case, it is shorted out. If the heating element assembly is shorted out, replace it.
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04 - ARDO Dryer Power Cord
If the dryer's power cord wire terminal connections are not secured properly to the terminal block, the terminal block can short out and cause a circuit breaker to trip or a fuse to blow. You should inspect both the terminal block and the power cord terminal connections for damage. If the power cord wire terminals are burnt or melted, you will need to replace the power cord.
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05 - Loose or Burnt Power Cord Connections
Loose or burnt power cord connections can cause restricted current flow, making the circuit breaker overheat and trip. Shut off power to the dryer, then check the power cord connections and receptacle for burnt prongs, wires, or terminals. If the power cord or terminal block is damaged it will need to be replaced.
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06 - ARDO Dryer Drive Motor
Sometimes, when the drive motor fails, it shorts out internally, causing the dryer to trip the circuit breaker. To determine if the drive motor is at fault, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the motor windings are shorted out, replace the drive motor.
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07 - ARDO Dryer Timer
A faulty dryer timer could be allowing continuous voltage to be sent to the heating circuit, overheating it and causing a circuit breaker to trip. If the timer's heating contacts and the heating element are shorted, the heating element can still heat when the timer is off. However, this is very rarely the case. Before replacing the timer, check all the more commonly defective parts. If you determine that all of the other components are working properly, test the timer by using a multimeter and consulting the wiring diagram. If the timer is defective, replace it.
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Why does my dryer keep tripping the circuit breaker?
Can a bad heating element make the dryer trip the breaker?
Could the power cord or terminal block cause my dryer to trip the breaker?
How do I use a multimeter to find which dryer part is shorting?
How do I enter my model number to find the correct replacement part on RepairClinic?