Thread Number: 84130
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
Kenmore electric dryer tripping breaker when door opened |
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Post# 1084902 , Reply# 1   8/13/2020 at 03:12 (956 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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It could be causing a short or a ground fault |
Post# 1084926 , Reply# 2   8/13/2020 at 07:27 (956 days old) by combo52 ![]() |
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Post# 1084963 , Reply# 3   8/13/2020 at 16:11 (956 days old) by GregC (Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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It looks like I fixed it! Yes it does have a drum light and the problem was in that circuit. I disconnected it and I happened to have a spare door switch with two prongs. I installed it and the dryer works as it should now. Thanks for the help. |
Post# 1084991 , Reply# 4   8/13/2020 at 18:49 (956 days old) by goatfarmer ![]() |
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