Hi, my dryer runs for about 5 min. then it pops the circut breaker. never did this before.

That unit has a GFCI breaker installed. Those are made to prevent electrocution. IF there is ANY water leakage from the pump into the area that supplies voltage, the breaker will trip. Make sure that there are no damp areas inside the unit and make sure that you have all the wires that it connects to wired correctly and have ground connections.

Number 1 Do NOT! use this dryer until it is fixed, it a a fire hazard. You will need to get the entire power circut checked for shorts. Make sure the motor has been checked under the same conditions as it is used in the dryer, with a capasitor and changing directions etc.

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NEVER EVER !!! Change a Circut breaker with a higher value than the one which is there. You will burn the house down. This is a serious fire risk. The power cables over heat and arc then burn, if the breaker is not right.

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To start with what size circut are you trying to run the saw on? What ever the amperage is on the saw will draw almost 3 Xs the amperage rating of the saw on start up. If the circut is a 20 amp the breaker should hold long enough to start the saw. Also the saw should be the only thing running on the circut at the time. A 1-1/2 hp motor is a good size one aproximately 15.2 amps If you circut breaker is twenty amps and you still pop the breaker you may want to convert the motor to run on 220 volts as that will drop the load to approx. 7.6 amps Youcan run the saw on a 20 amp. 220 volt circut with no problem unless there is a problem with the motor. If the outlet is the only outlet on the circut it is an easy change to convert the circut.

You have two wires to the dryer that are "hot".
One wire is for the heating element, one wire is for the motor and controls.
Looks like you have a "heating" problem.
It is very likely NOT the heating element.
It is very likely one of the many "overheat thermostats" or maybe even the "overheat fuse".
If you wish to tear it apart and fix it, I would take the thermostats and the fuse out and have them tested.
Another way would be to pull the machine out from the wall and take the back off and watch very carefully with a good flashlight whilst someone starts the machine.
You may be able to hear or see or fell the bad part. Feel means it might get really hot, watch out!
Be blessed

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There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor going bad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why your dryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


heatman101

check the thermostat

no through it away

You have a ground fault or short . Disconnect dryer and remove small panel that holds the cord. Check if any wires are frayed, loose or touching any other metal objects.

If it is the correct size breaker for the dryer, the circuit breaker may be weak and in need of replacement.

I would change the breaker frist and see if that sovles the problem