Tumble Dryer tripping electricity

Keanosafc

I've just bought a second hand tumble dryer, (which was demonstrated prior to buying), however now that I have it home it's tripping my electricity after a couple of minutes use.

It was initially plugged into the garage, however I also used an extension to plug into the kitchen, but still the same, couple of minutes then tripping the electric box.

Is there any self tests I can do to check for faults on either the dryer, my electric box or both.

I'm contemplating getting a sparky out but want to eliminate things myself first.

swebb

We had the same thing from what you describe. We got a repair guy out and a part had gone (can't remember what now). Cost around £100 all in to get it fixed.

real1314

Have you checked that the extension leads are suitable for 13 amp? Nothing else being used on the same extension? Try using another high drain appliance through the same set up to see if it's the plugs/extension etc or the dryer.

Also check the dryer plug for any signs of stretching - if it's been pulled when moving it, the connections within the plug may be poor leading to tripping (can also lead to the plug burning).

Nobleck

The chances are that the tripping is being caused by the Element of the machine, just out of curiosity was there any tripping before you plugged the machine into a socket?.
The thing to do now would be unplug everything physically (not just turning the sockets off) reset the RCD and plug 1 item at a time back into the sockets (i'd start with the Dryer) if the RCD trips then that usually indicates that that appliance is faulty.
A P.A.T (portable appliance test) would confirm if there is a fault (this test can be carried out by an Electrician, which may be cheaper than calling out a Service Engineer to look at the dryer)