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Hi My dryer is working no funny noises but it trips breaker every ten minutes. Maytag MDE6800AYW

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It sounds like there may be a short in the wiring of the dryer or the dryer may be drawing to much current and tripping the breaker. I would suggest turning off any other electronics you have running in or near the bathroom and see if that helps. If the problem persists i would suggest buying a new hair dry as a damaged hair dryer can easily start a fire.

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