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First you must isolate the problem. remove the rear service cover(unit unplugged) disconnect the wire plug to the compressor. replug the fridge. If the circuit doesn't trip ,then the compressor or relay is defective.
Fan runs on 115 volts. Heating element runs on 220. The heating element is tripping only one of the two breakers. If you have a volt meter unplug the power cord and measure the voltage at the plug.. If you don't find 240 volts on the two outer blades of the plug, replace the circuit breaker in the panel.
What was the voltage that you measured? Are the units 220 volt or 120 volt. Units that size are usually fed by 220 volts. What is the current rateing of the circuit breakers? Are they a double breaker with a handeling capacity of 20 amps or are they 15 amps.
You didn't mention if they ever worked? Are you feeding 120 volts or 220 volts to the two units?
Yes, an electric dryer requires 220VAC in order to heat.
I would recommend you begin by unplugging the dryer and verifying the voltage at the wall receptacle. You should read 220-240VAC across the two Hot terminals (left and right slots). IMPORTANT: If the voltage is incorrect, check to make sure you don't have a breaker tripped. Some homes use 2 separate 120VAC breakers to provide power to the receptacle vice using one 240VAC breaker.
If the voltage IS correct, leave the dryer unplugged and remove the cover plate on the terminal block in the back of the dryer (this is where the power cord is installed). Plug the dryer back in and take a voltage reading across the two hot (RED and BLACK) wires at the terminal block. You should read 220-240VAC. If the voltage is good at the terminal block with the dryer plugged in, you have an internal electrical problem. If the voltage is bad at the terminal block, but good at the receptacle, you have a bad power cord. Replacement power cords can be purchased at any hardware store for about $20.
NOTE: If the wires at the terminal block are not color coded, the outer two wires (left and right) are the hot leads. The center conductor is neutral or ground.
The reason a dryer will still run if the input voltage is incorrect, is because the drive motor only uses a portion of the 220 service. The motor runs off 110-120VAC, which is tapped off the input voltage. The heating circuits require the full 220-240VAC in order to work. So, if you are missing 1/2 your input voltage due to a tripped breaker or bad power cord, your dryer will run, but won't heat.
Perform these steps and post back and let me know if you need further assistance. I hope this helps you.
It sounds like you may be missing part of the input voltage at the wall receptacle. You should be reading 220-240VAC across the two hot terminals (left and right slots) on an ELECTRIC range. Some homes are wired with two separate breakers to make up the 220 service that feeds your appliance. If this is the case, make sure one of the breakers is not tripped.
Or, you may have a possible bad power cord. With the unit unplugged, check the continuity of the power cord from end to end to make sure the wires are not broken.
The clock assembly functions off of a 110-120VAC source which is tapped off the input voltage. All the elements all use 220. If one of the input legs is missing, the clock will still function, but none of the elements will work. Please check and get back to me if this isn't the problem. I hope this helps you.
Is this a 220 unit window model?If so what brand is it?Some brands(220volt models)have a fuse block in line of the cord,If it does,reset the button on the cord.Also if it is 220 volt,check the breaker,it may be duel breakers so one might be tripped,Check this out.
is it 220 if so check if you 120 on each pole and should be on a dedicated breaker at least 30 amps. make sure you have a good ground.even on 120 you must have a good ground. or the cord breaker is bad. but check all the above. make sure there no lose wires no arcing.
By the main breaker in the camper, do you mean the main 24 or 12 volt breaker, or the incoming 120vac breaker? Is it tripping the breaker in the camper, or the house? If it is tripping the breaker inside, i would look for maybe water damage, rusty components, maybe have an electrician come look at it, not worth going out away from home, and that problem ruining your vacation! Does this unit have a generator set? Try disconnecting the generator too. Hope that helps!
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