Another tumble dryer issue! Tripping the mains

[gravesend46]

Hi, seems to be the season for dryer failures!

I have a Candy Condenser Dryer. It trips the sockets switch on the main board in the house after a few seconds of being switched on.

The control board/lights seem to function OK when plugged in. I removed the top cover and there's a smell of burning but the mains filter looks OK on inspection, no sign of damage.

Wondering if a repair callout is worth it as I don't know how else to diagnose myself.

 

[Retired]

Hi,

Time to call out a service engineer before your home burns down; Please take this as friendly but serious.

Kind regards, Colin.

 

[Retired]

Hi,

Just a follow up regarding how serious tumble dryer problems can be;

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/carer-loses-five-stone-after-17763676

What a truly sad story.

If in any doubt at all about electrical appliances please call a qualified service engineer in if you aren't competent enough to do the work yourself.

Kind regards, Colin.