Breaker doesn't trip but no power to Dishwasher
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WhirlpoolGold Dishwasher dispenser doesn't open
Comments (7)Repair Clinic response YOUR REQUEST Soap dispenser does not open. The dishwasher runs great except we have to put the timer on and wait awhile to open the soap dispenser manually. I called a repair shop and he was vague about the cause perhaps being the circuit board. Any advice would be appreciated. By the way you were rec. by the gardenweb forum - what a great site this is. Dear Madam/Sir, Thank you for your recent inquiry (#1496544), sent on 3/26/08 at 10:51 pm, regarding your 1999 Whirlpool Dishwasher, model: GU980SCGS2. Timer On many dishwashers, a plastic actuator arm mechanically links the timer to the detergent cup. When the timer reaches the proper time in the cycle, the timer activates a lever that opens the detergent cup. If the linkage is broken or defective, the cup stays closed after you've closed it. Check the link and repair or replace it, as necessary. Bi-metal switch or wax motor A bi-metal switch is a simple electrical device that deforms when electricity is applied to it. The degree of this deformation can be engineered to concise standards. The timer energizes the bi-metal switch inside your dishwasher door--directly behind the detergent cup--when the detergent cup should open. When energized, the bi-metal switch deforms away from the detergent cup latch, which opens the detergent cup. If the bi-metal switch is defective, it may not deform enough to open the cup. If that happens, you need to replace it. On some dishwashers, the bimetal switch is wired through the heating element or motor circuit. If the element is broken (or open), or if the motor is drawing low current because of a low-fill situation, the bi-metal switch doesn't open properly. Newer dishwasher models use a wax motor instead of a bi-metal switch. It's a sealed unit with wax that heats up and pushes a piston through to open the door. The wax motor, controlled by the timer, mechanically opens the door. Detergent cup, itself The detergent cup itself can become clogged with old dried detergent that prevents it from opening. Sometimes just cleaning the cup takes care of the problem. If not, you probably need to replace the entire cup assembly Get your dishwasher sparkling clean and lemon fresh with Glisten Dishwasher Cleaner. RepairClinic.com RepairGuru Staff...See MoreStove - Tripped breaker
Comments (6)Changing the breaker is probably the first option without test equipment if the tens of dollars involved is an acceptable risk and you know what you are doing in the breaker box. Breakers do fail, sometimes, so it is not a poor bet. Also, the transient that shut down the whole house breaker might be expected to have caused some harm to the stove breaker. This could explain the overnight trip. However, one might ask what could have caused this transient, as the house breaker should not have tripped just because the stove breaker decided to fail from old age? The logic here suggests that there may be an intermittent overload in the stove or the wiring thereto. Intermittents are the worst things to diagnose without data recording equipment, so I would replace the breaker first. kas...See MoreWhen should a 15-amp breaker trip?
Comments (32)Glad to hear it - that was a drastic idea and not really a solution. Since you're putting a new circuit in (here in BC I don't think you're allowed to use a 15a circuit for power, it's only allowed for lighting) I'd suggest you put the printer on the 20a and keep the computer on the 15. I too wonder about the accuracy of the printer's draw but at the same time suggest you do consider replacing it, if you can verify that excessive draw. The 80% you were mentioning is more a thing of good housekeeping - for safety's sake, a circuit should always be de-rated as it were - just as with electronic components like capacitors, they're usually rated far above the operating voltage you should actually use. For example, I got a collection of capacitors from a surplus store very cheap because they were odd values - one is rated at 100,000 microfarads which is huge but rated only at 15 volts dc - I couldn't use it say, in a car as a noise suppressor in my stereo, as car alternators can put out as much as 13.8 to 14 volts, which would be too close to its peak rated voltage....its absolute limit would probably be 12 volts, but in practice, it'd be better for 6 or 8 volts. The other thing to note in the life of circuit breakers is they do not have an indefinite life, I've heard talk they should be replaced as soon as they've been tripped a few times, since they can start to act up like yours is, and not trip when they should....also, if you're running them at or above their peak, the likelihood of them failing to trip is increased. A really safety-conscious person probably ought to replace ALL their breakers every few years, although I doubt many do....See MoreGenerator - Auto Transfer - Refrig and Freezer tripping the breakers
Comments (7)Thanks for the replies! Right...CO. Monoxide. As in "one." My chemistry teacher would be ashamed. So the freezer was installed later, and had not been installed at the time of the second outage. The freezer is on its own circuit. Brand new. Energy Star. The fridge is on a circuit with the septic alarm (for some reason). Also brand new, and Energy Star. There are two panels with the transfer switch in between. The one main is a 200 and the one that the generator powers is a 100. The two switches in question are 20 amp. One has a purple button on it. One has a white button on it. They have "test" embossed on it. I can get a picture when I get home tonight. Yes, the CO is a worry. How can i figure out how it is getting in? Is this something the builder should have anticipated? Or the electrician? Again, thanks for the replies....See Moreweedmeister
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