dryer problem

[h4rvy]

Hi - Purchased a new dryer as it's a bit cold to use the washing line and after about an hours use it blows the fuse , been through 3 fuses - any suggestions ?

[robinhood21]

Would this be the plug fuse? If so, check that the dryer is installed as per manufacturer's recommendations. That is; sufficient air space around dryer, etc. If all is OK on the installation, I would be asking for a replacement dryer.

[h4rvy]

Thanks but no it's not the plug fuse but the fused spur .

[eldar]

What else is on the spur? I'd guess a spur out to have a 13a fuse (or 32a on the ring).

Try putting the drier into a direct ring socket, and checking the current draw.

[h4rvy]

eldar said:

What else is on the spur? I'd guess a spur out to have a 13a fuse (or 32a on the ring).

Try putting the drier into a direct ring socket, and checking the current draw.

Fused spur has 13 amp fuse which keeps blowing , plugged machine into another socket via extension lead and blew the fuse in that so now plugged into same socket without a "fused" extension lead and still working .

[eldar]

a 13a fuse should run a 3kw load, the dryer should be between 2300 and 2800w (it will tell you on the rating plate.

Check the electric meter with the dryer off to get your base load, turn the dryer on and check again. The load should go up by the rating on the plate. If it goes up by more the dryer is probably faulty, don't use it, return it. If not a wiring fault like poor connection in the spur putting extra load, which equals heat.

Don't run it overnight, and make sure your smoke alarms work, if its wiring. Get it checked.