Let me explain how the GE Hotpoint dryer 240 volts receptacle on the wall works.
When you connect the dryer to the wall receptacle, 240 volts travel through the cord (pigtail) to the terminal block inside of the dryer.
From the terminal block the voltage is split into two different voltages, 240 volts and 120 volts
The motor, timer motor and lights will use 120 volts to run. The heat element will use 240 volts to produce heat to dry out the clothes.
The terminal block is the best place to check for 240 volts. This is the most important and dangerous test that you will be doing if your dryer won’t start.
But if you follow my instructions this test will be easy to do and it won’t be dangerous at all
Make sure that the dryer is disconnected from GE Hotpoint dryer 240 volts
receptacle
Connect the ohms meter test leads with the alligator clips to terminal L1 and L2
I like to use alligator clips, this way my hands are away from any live wires.
Have someone plug the dryer into the receptacle for you (make sure that you are not touching any part of the dryer with your body) the reading should be 240 volts.
If the reading is less than 200 volts, there is a problem with the receptacle or with the fuse or circuit beaker box.
If the problem is with the electricity supply, please do not mess with it. You will need to call a license electrician to take care of the problem.
We hope this
GE and Hotpoint dryer terminal block
page has been of help to you.
