How do I check a 220 outlet for a short or a loose wire? The dryer runs when plugged in but the heat does not. I have tested the outlet and there is power. man I got the dryer from said to check for a loose wire

The heat in the dryer worked at the place where I purchased the dryer. It does not work when plugged into the outlet at my house. The man I purchased the dryer from said to check the outlet for a short or a loose wire. I would like to know what to look for before I go mess with it The heat in the dryer worked at the place where I purchased the dryer. It does not work when plugged into the outlet at my house. The man I purchased the dryer from said to check the outlet for a short or a loose wire. I would like to know what to look for before I go mess with it

If you want to test an outlet, they have an outlet tester that will test the wiring. A bad ground wire can cause problems. You can use an ohmmeter on the dryer plugin itself while unplugged to see if you are getting a reading.

If you want to test an outlet, they have an outlet tester that will test the wiring. A bad ground wire can cause problems. You can use an ohmmeter on the dryer plugin itself while unplugged to see if you are getting a reading.

I had the outlet tested it showed it had power. The dryer man said the tester may show it works but may need to check for a loose wire. I would like to know how the wiring is suppose to look so I can see if there is a problem I had the outlet tested it showed it had power. The dryer man said the tester may show it works but may need to check for a loose wire. I would like to know how the wiring is suppose to look so I can see if there is a problem

what is the make and model # so I can show you a wire diagram

what is the make and model # so I can show you a wire diagram

it is the outlet they put in mobile homes I was told they only use one type If this does not help I'll have to go look. I don't live in this house any more but my daughter does it is the outlet they put in mobile homes I was told they only use one type If this does not help I'll have to go look. I don't live in this house any more but my daughter does

Take a look at these pics. This should give you a general idea

http://www.american-appliance.com/catalo...


Take a look at these pics. This should give you a general idea

http://www.american-appliance.com/catalog/newsdesk_info.php?newsPath=10&newsdesk_id=5

Just highlight, copy and paste that link into you internet address bar to view the pics.

Just highlight, copy and paste that link into you internet address bar to view the pics.

It is the four prong hook up. The dryer brand is a roper When I returned the dryer for service he plugged it in there and the heater part worked That's when he told me to check the outlet for a loose wire or a short .The breaker does not flip off, like I think it would ,if there was a short in the system It is the four prong hook up. The dryer brand is a roper When I returned the dryer for service he plugged it in there and the heater part worked That's when he told me to check the outlet for a loose wire or a short .The breaker does not flip off, like I think it would ,if there was a short in the system