Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Kenmore electric dryer blows fuse after 5-10 minutes

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capetish
05-30-09, 10:53 PM
My kenmore electric dryer app 5 years old, blows 30 amp fuse after being on for
awhile .Seems to get very hot then fuse will go .Would t-sat do this?
Both fuses are tight in box no bad connections in box
Thank you
capetish:confused:

David_Thompson
05-31-09, 05:25 AM
turn the dryer on high heat and put your ammeter on the black wire at the terminal block. should be less than 27 amps.

if a dryer doesnt blow the fuse right away its most likely a problem with the home's wiring.
capetish
06-01-09, 04:47 PM
checked voltage drop with dryer at high (Full of clothes) from panel to dryer,About 3 volts 238-241.
With amp probe on black lead 20-22 amps.
wire seems fine no change in voltage or current even when all other appliances on.
Did find a loose wire in box that shuts power of to dryer.
clothes went through cycle and shut off normally.Is that the proper way to check it

Than you for your help and any advice

Capetish