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Originally posted by dad911
Could it be the dryer drawing too much start-up current (bad bearings in motor, friction somewhere..)? I would not hold the breaker till it runs.... the breaker is there for a reason.
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Sounds like that could be the problem. An electric motor at 0 rpm has no back emf, and is essentially a short circuit. If something is keeping the motor from turning at startup and you're holding the breaker closed you're asking for trouble.