Things I learned today:
1.) ALWAYS check to make sure power is removed/unplugged before you touch an electrical circuit. Fortunately, my socket wrench & the thermal fuse took the brunt of that volt attack.
2.) Apparently, simply taping together electrical connections that routinely see 20+ amp flow is not a good idea. The repair man gave me a ...errr... I'll call it a disappointed look when he saw my handiwork with that. He was a great guy though, and I appreciate that he was willing to nicely explain some basic electrical stuff to me.
3.) My plain-jane dryer is a time-tested, well-respected, and extremely durable Kenmore-branded Whirlpool model (it's been through a lot!). But Energy Star compliant, it ain't. During parts of its cycle, it draws as much power as my central air conditioning unit. Yikes.
4.) Calling in a pro may hurt the ol' pride and pocketbook a little bit, but peace of mind is priceless ;)
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Now playing: peter gabriel - shock the monkey
4 of y'all tellin' it like it is:
Asalamu Alaykom,
LOL at the song choice!
Energy Star makes me nerdily happy.
Electrocution is not something I would recommend.
I still remember the day I learned that the outlets and the overhead light in my bedroom were on separate fuses. Ouch.
haha those are some good lessons :)
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