Thread: Circuit Breaker trips when dryer turned on

Sounds like something has grounded in the dryer, causing this.

We really need the model# of your dryer.

Click here to locate it:
Help Me Find My Model Number - RepairClinic.com

Jake

Model # SDG4606AWW

Thnx

Jeff

THanks in advance Jake, also again it's a MAYTAG, btw, how does one edit a post?

Thanks,

jeff

Thanks,

Its likely either the timer or the motor. But check your wiring inside first to make sure none of the wiring is burnt or melted to another wire or ground.

The back console access panel can be removed, unplug your dryer first.

Here's the timer for your model:
Manufacturer's Number: 33002676
33002676

The edit is on timed basis, I can add the model# for you.

Jake

Jake, before I order the timer, I just want to be sure I don't spend the money unnecessarily?

Is there a way to be absolutely sure?
Is there a service manual of this model anywhere online that I can reference as a guide before tinkering around inside?
A new comparable dryer is $299

So, manual on the fly edits of a previos posts are not possible?
Thanks,

Jeff

Here's the repair manual:
www.applianceblog.com/manuals/16023020.pdf

Is there a way to be absolutely sure?

Yes, Unplug the dryer and remove all the wires to the timer, make down on paper where the wires go first, then you'd need a ohm meter to ohm each timer terminal to ground on the cabinet. If you get continuity on any of them to ground, then its a bad timer.

So, manual on the fly edits of a previos posts are not possible?

There is a hour time limit only.

Jake

Hi Jake,

Thank you!

When I connect one lead of the ohmeter to a terminal on the timer (with all wires disconnected) and the other to ground on the metal cabinet itself, Which signifies the timer is BAD, Zero or infinity? and what setting should the ohmeter be on?
I'm no expert with electric.

I guess if the timer is good then it's the motor and I guess it pays to simply get a new dryer.

Thanks so much

Jeff

Originally Posted by Jake

Here's the repair manual:
www.applianceblog.com/manuals/16023020.pdf



Yes, Unplug the dryer and remove all the wires to the timer, make down on paper where the wires go first, then you'd need a ohm meter to ohm each timer terminal to ground on the cabinet. If you get continuity on any of them to ground, then its a bad timer.


There is a hour time limit only.

Jake

Watch this video, it shows how to ohm for continuity. In your case one meter probe on the timer terminal, one meter probe to ground. So if the meter doesn't move or change numbers, that means no continuity.




Jake

Hi Jake,

I disconnected all the leads from the timer including the two black wire from the center of the timer going to the terminals.

I then put one end of the multimeter on main cabinet ground and the other probe to each terminal on the timer.

Every single measurement showed infinity so no short anywhere it appears.

Is there a next step I can take?

Again, without ever pushing the start button, just gently rotating the knob ever so slightly...bamm breaker is tripped and drum light goes off.

Should I just get a new dryer?

Thanks,

Jeff