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Tumble Dryer problems

ShamFeen · 2010-08-10 16:59:15

Hey all. A friend contacted me today saying that his tumble dryer is tripping his r.c.d. I asked him to plug other things into same socket, kettle etc, and no such problems. I got him to run a lead from upstairs (which I know is different circuit) and still tripped. He's in Dub, I'm in Cork so I can't check it myself.…

10-08-2010 4:59pm

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ShamFeen

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Hey all. A friend contacted me today saying that his tumble dryer is tripping his r.c.d. I asked him to plug other things into same socket, kettle etc, and no such problems. I got him to run a lead from upstairs (which I know is different circuit) and still tripped. He's in Dub, I'm in Cork so I can't check it myself. Anyone have any ideas? I don't know anything about these appliances.

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#2 10-08-2010 5:12pm

bertie1

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Sounds like an earth fault in the machine , possibly the element

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#3 10-08-2010 5:18pm

M cebee

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if you can run it 'cold' via the controls -might eliminate the heater alright

i don't know much

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#4 10-08-2010 5:24pm

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I have used the Washing Machine Company in Dublin for any problems that I 've had with domestic appliances and found them to be quite helpful.

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#5 10-08-2010 5:34pm

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Theres a regular poster here called G.MAN who comes highly recommended for repairs to domestic appliances. You could try a PM perhaps.

PS I have no connection with G.MAN :-)

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