Overheating i have a whirlpool dryer model #LER7648KQO serial# ML3417537. the unit has been overheating causing the breaker in the electrical panel to trip. now the unit will only start in the cool down cycle but the temperature can be adjusted after starting, but still gets hot and kicks the breaker. it it ime to buy another one or can this one be repaired fairly inexpencively.

Is the dryer gas or electric? Does it plug into a 110Volt outlet or a 220Volt outlet? Does it trip the circuit breaker immediately or will it run for a while and then trip the breaker? If it is tripping immediately then there is a short inside the unit. If it takes a while to trip the breaker it can be that the outlet you are using is not a dedicated line and has other circuits connected to it. If that's the case you are overloading the breaker and causing it to shut down. If it is a dedicated line that you are plugged into then something inside the unit is heating up when its in use and overloading the circuit breaker. Then the unit needs service.

We are very sorry to hear this and we apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. We would be glad to look into this if you could email us at [email protected] with your name, address, phone number and the model & serial numbers of the Dryer.

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I would check the connection of the incoming power source, Dryers in general don't draw enough amps from the wall to trip a breaker unless it is grounded. Make sure all your connection are secure and correct.

If you cross wire this will cause this issue or tripping breakers.. I hope this helps.. Be safe and unplug unit before working in this panel...

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If it is an electric dryer (not gas) most likely it is bad heating element. Check your fuse box or breaker panel to make sure one is not blown/tripped (electric dryers use two). Could also be timer.

unplug it instead of tripping the breaker
it makes better sense if the breaker goes bad as well

breaker is tripping from faulty insulation allowing current to ground
breakers work on milliamp current so it requires a mega meter to check the insulation
call a qualified electrician to check the unit

I would check the wire at the breaker for a poor connection causing arcing and excessive heating causing the breaker to trip....with the breaker off, loosen the binding screw on the wire and check the wire for any signs of arcing. reattach the wire and tighten binding screw snugly.

another though, ensure there are no other devices connected to the wire that is heating.

Would first check the Breaker panel Breaker and see if it is tripped. Try resetting, if it trips out immediately would call an electrician.

First off, be sure the pigtail is wired correctly to the back of the unit. Black and red to the outside terminals, white to the middle, green to the frame or cabinet (should be a green screw close-by). If that is ok, you probably have an issue with possibly a bad pigtail, bad outlet, wiring issue, or possibly a bad circuit breaker or breaker box. Probably going to be more of a electrical problem than a appliance problem. Good Luck!!!!

    You need to check for 220 volts at outlet.  It's possible to have only 1 110 volt circuit.  May be a bad breaker. or outlet.  If you have 220 volts at outlet,  you need to have an ohm meter to check continuity of the thermal fuses and the heater.   Access by removing rear panel.  UNPLUG FIRST!!!!!