the gas bills to just dry a pair of underwear are through the roof!!!

if you are being shocked...
The dryer is not properly grounded, or one of the wires is damaged and in contact with the metal of the dryer...
either way, the dryer is not properly grounded so anything that touches the metal casing of the dryer suddenly becomes the ground...

if you are being shocked...
The dryer is not properly grounded, or one of the wires is damaged and in contact with the metal of the dryer...
either way, the dryer is not properly grounded so anything that touches the metal casing of the dryer suddenly becomes the groundthe lack of ground could either be the wiring of the dryer or the wiring in the socket.
use a voltmeter to test the dryer by connecting one end to the dryer and one end to a prong on the head of the power cord. test each prong by using the voltmeter to send current an it'll tell you if it can make a full circuit. if it can make a full circuit on you positive or negative prong, you have found your problem.
if not use a socket tester to see if you outlet is properly grounded.

hmm actually the fact that you are being shocked is because the electricity finds it easier to go through your body than through the cable
ok, im not helping :)
try to keep your self "not grounded":
use the dryer while wearing shoes... or flip-flops, stand on a carpet, and try to dry your hands, body and feed well first ;)

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hmm actually the fact that you are being shocked is because the electricity finds it easier to go through your body than through the cable
ok, im not helping :)
try to keep your self "not grounded":
use the dryer while wearing shoes... or flip-flops, stand on a carpet, and try to dry your hands, body and feed well first ;)

if that doesnt work, check your dried for any metal surfaces and try to avoid toucing them, use a duckt tape if its necessary (duckt tape, i dont know how to spell it but i mean that tape that is supposed to protect you from electricity ;) )

also try to avoid drying your hair inside the bath where there's steam all over the place ;)

see what happens now...

by the way, im not a native English speaker so i assumed that you are talking about a hair-dryer... if not... well most of the advice still applies, try to keep your body, "not grounded".

by the way, general advice, is to use your right hand to handle such devices. that way, if you get hardly shocked the electricity will not run through your heart (which is near your left arm)

by the way, if all those fails, maybe you should have the appliance checked... or maybe replaced, its not worth getting a serious damage on your body or even risking, for a couple of bucks ;)

good luck, hope i've helped ;)

k.

iS YOUR HANDS WET ? OR YOUR HAIR TO WET...

iS YOUR HANDS WET ? OR YOUR HAIR TO WETThe wall 240 socket is grounded just check no strands of wire is touching any where else

I do not know which dryer you are asking about. i am presuming it to be tumble dryer.

Can I fix my own tumble dryer?: Some people can, and some people shouldn't even try. It depends on your competence, and understanding of electricity - especially DIY safety issues. Many tumble dryer breakdowns though are not serious, and can be repaired - if you just know what to do.
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I do not know which dryer you are asking about. i am presuming it to be tumble dryer.

Can I fix my own tumble dryer?: Some people can, and some people shouldn't even try. It depends on your competence, and understanding of electricity - especially DIY safety issues. Many tumble dryer breakdowns though are not serious, and can be repaired - if you just know what to do.

You must be aware that electricity can and does kill - even qualified engineers. Never work on an appliance that is not totally unplugged. DIY repair safety and tips The following tumble dryer repair help contains general advice only. It may help to solve some basic tumble dryer faults that don't require an engineer, or to give an idea of how serious a fault may actually be. Never work on a tumble dryer that is still plugged in! Using this advice is at your own risk.
Common tumble dryer faults (continued)

* Tumble dryer smells of burning
* I get electric shocks from the tumble dryer

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Tumble dryer smells of burning

Tumble dryers can and do cause house fires. Other appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers can cause fires too. ( Fire safety advice for domestic appliances ). Don't leave them to run totally unattended such as while everyone is out, or in bed. If your appliances are in a separate utility room away from the kitchen, always install a smoke alarm in the room. House fires caused by tumble dryers will not always be preceded by a burning smell, conversely, a burning smell is not always an indication of a pending fire incident. It should go without saying though that any burning smell should never be ignored.

A smell of burning could be electrical, or it could be caused by fluff inside scourching or even catching fire. Some tumble dryers have their heating element at the back (Many Hotpoint and Indesit dryers for example) and it's accessible from behind the back panel. if so, excess fluff can be vacuumed out. Some fluff can be vacuumed out by taking the lid off but care must be taken not to damage anything or knock any wires off with the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner - Always unplug the dryer before looking inside!
Build up of fluff and lint inside a tumble dryer can cause a fire hazard

Make sure you always regularly clean any filters - after each use if possible - and replace any filters that are torn or warped. A worn or damaged filter allows fluff inside the dryer, which accumulates inside the motor and around the heating elements. I've seen many cases where there is an inch deep blanket of dry fluff in the bottom of dryers and fluff stuffed in every part of the dryer. This is a fire hazard (see picture below)

With vented tumble dryers, always make sure the vent hose is not kinked, and make sure the vent hose goes is as straight as possible. It's important that one doesn't just vent outside to an open hole. It should be fitted to a grill with one way flaps that prevent air and fluff being blown back inside the dryer. If you are just hanging the hose out of a window then let the end hang down from the window pointing to the ground. This will lessen the chance of any strong winds hindering the venting of the humid air or blowing fluff back into the dryer.

I get electric shocks from the tumble dryer

Obviously this should never be ignored and is another very serious fault . The reason you get shocks from a tumble dryer is because it is not earthed. If the plug is moulded on you won't be able to physically check the plug, if not, check the plug to make sure the green and yellow earth wire is connected securely. If it is OK, then either the mains cable could have a break in the earth lead and needs replacing, or it may not be earthed inside the dryer at the other end of the yellow and green lead. The latter of these is very unlikely though and both can be checked with a continuity test meter. However, the most common explanation for getting shocks from a tumble dryer is a faulty earth in the wall socket or a fault in an extension cable. I have even come across machines plugged into extension cables that are using 2 core cable (only a live and neutral) instead of 13 Amp 3 core cable

Getting shocks from a tumble dryer is obviously very serious but I have known many people ignore them. The shocks are often mild or just tingles because they are caused by small amounts of electricity leaking through to the disconnected earth wire and running through the casing. This is probably why they aren't taken too seriously, but the shocks indicate that the tumble dryer is not earthed. This means that if a component inside the machine's insulation breaks down, or a live wire comes adrift and touches the metal parts inside, then the low voltage current will be replaced by the full mains voltage and can kill. Without a path to earth, the tumble dryer cannot blow the fuse and instead will just work as normal - but be lethal.

Obviously call an engineer if the fault is not found in the plug. Try another socket though first because if it turns out to be the wall socket at fault, then you need an electrician - not a tumble dryer engineer and in my experience, the fault is often found in the wall socket.

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Well diver, you've answered your question already. Yes you are getting shocked because your plug is not properly grounded!
This is the easiest way to explain your problem, but a slightly more in depth look is required to ensure you are not in danger here.
-you mention that' ll three wires are correctly hooked-up', which are these three wires a black(hot), red (hot) and either a white(common) or bare (ground). If you are this far into it hopefully you have a D.V.O.M ( digital ...

Well diver, you've answered your question already. Yes you are getting shocked because your plug is not properly grounded!
This is the easiest way to explain your problem, but a slightly more in depth look is required to ensure you are not in danger here.
-you mention that' ll three wires are correctly hooked-up', which are these three wires a black(hot), red (hot) and either a white(common) or bare (ground). If you are this far into it hopefully you have a D.V.O.M ( digital volt meter) and the knowledge on how to use it safely.
-nothing on the outlet itself was changed was it? i mean from when it worked properly
-is the outlet a three or perhaps a four wire receptacle?

=first check the integrity of the new cord, using your dvom on ohms setting ensure that all three wires have conductivity thru them. all should measure equal
=next check for contact between the three wires( without them connected) to see if they have a worn or shorted casing. if they show any connection to each other the cord is no good.
=now is the outlet a four connection receptacle, if so which way did the plug go into it? sometimes plugs will go either way or maybe the plug looked similar but was really different?
=with the dvom on ac volts setting check voltage between the two side terminals, it should read about 220Vac, across the two sides . now check from each of the sides to the center terminal(s if it's a 4 terminal outlet) it should not read any voltage across the side to center terminal if it's only a three wire plug. If it's a four wire then it should read no voltage to either the top or bottom and read about 110 Vac to the other.
=if this is the case ensure your dryers third pin goes to the corresponding terminal( the one with no voltage)
=if this all checks out check to ensure a connection between the center or third terminal and the plugs metal box, with the dvom on Ohms setting it should read very close to zero.
*******notes***********
use caution when checking any electrical, do not have any water or puddles near or in contact with you, water is a conductor and can electrocute you.

if you are not 100% confident in your skills, or are not that good at the game operation, do not push your luck, get someone who is!

have a friend with a 2'X4" waiting to whack you if you go stiff and start to smoke( or standing by the breakers and ready to cut power if anything goes awry. (note the 2x4 can be any non conductive pole type of device, just so if you get shocked he(or she) won't be when they go to assist you!

when a reading is supposed to be zero, some wandering of the dvom readings may occur, so take that into account.

again i stress it's not too difficult to work with, but power can and will kill ya. just a thought, know your limitations, cause a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing.

have a good day