I would check the heater element
Sounds like it has warped and is touching the frame. May only happen when the heater is warm/hot or when dryer is vibrating. Or doing something else weird
Only applies if this is electric, you did not include Model Number so I cannot tell: gas/electric?
Normally your Heat Selector Switch disconnects the heater from power on Air Fluff.
Could be a problem here but this would not explain the blowing of the breaker. |