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dnotty
Jul 10, 2010, 04:45 AM
What does it mean if one prong from our three pronged dryer plug has a burn mark and was smelling?

tkrussell
Jul 10, 2010, 04:47 AM
Either the prong, and/or the jaws inside the plug, had loosen, causing heat.

Both the receptacle and plug needs to be changed.

dnotty
Jul 10, 2010, 04:49 AM
We noticed a smell coming from dryer and unplugged it. One prong from three pronged plug has large burn mark on it.

Stratmando
Jul 10, 2010, 05:51 AM
Weak or loose connection, I would replace the receptacle and Dryer Cord.
Loose connections generate heat.

Fr_Chuck
Jul 10, 2010, 08:16 AM
Please do not start new threads for same question, Merged

KISS
Jul 10, 2010, 08:21 AM
Many times the plug blade can be sanded with 400 grit sandpaper, but the outlet MUST be replaced.

Stratmando
Jul 10, 2010, 11:09 AM
I somehow didn't read TK's and duplicated what he said?

KISS
Jul 10, 2010, 12:39 PM
It's a merged thread. So Tk and you said the same thing at different times without seeing tk's response.

There is usually always some confusion with merged threads.