Dryer displays E15 and may not heat or may trip the household breaker.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the dryer. Do not continue to reset tripped breakers without finding the cause.
Inspect the heater:
- Remove the rear panel to access the heater housing.
- Visually inspect the element coils for breaks touching the metal casing or signs of arcing.
- Check the heater wiring for insulation damage where it passes through metal panels.
Test for earth leakage:
- With the heater disconnected, use a multimeter on resistance between each heater terminal and the metal chassis. Any low resistance reading indicates a short to earth and the heater must be replaced.
Replace components:
- Fit a new heating element assembly and any damaged wiring using high-temperature cable.
After repair: Reassemble, reconnect power, and test on a short heat cycle. If E15 or breaker tripping continues, further insulation testing by a professional is advised.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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