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  • Aug 19, 2014, 11:12 AM
    rackcity
    What's up with my washer and dryer?
    When the maintenance dude came over, he's like aaahhhh, I need to check the breaker. He did and it turned on and that was it. As soon as he left, it stopped working... I don't even know which braker pad he messed with. What do I do?
  • Aug 19, 2014, 11:31 AM
    smoothy
    Braker pad? You mean breaker panel, and it's a resetable switch in your electrical panel that upgraded from the old style screw in fuses that used to be used.

    If it tripped that quick you have a problem that needs to be located and addressed by someone qualified. I'd start by calling the maintenance guy again.
  • Aug 19, 2014, 11:45 AM
    rackcity
    I wish I knew about all this stuff. And there's also this clamp for the dryer he says I need to buy on my own so he can connect... but I don't know anything about this stuff, so IDK what I'm supposed to get? Might you know how important this clamp is? Maintenance is such a headache around here.
  • Aug 19, 2014, 11:51 AM
    donf
    Are you in an apartment or rental property?
  • Aug 19, 2014, 12:27 PM
    rackcity
    In an apartment
  • Aug 19, 2014, 12:28 PM
    smoothy
    In an apartment it's their problem to fix. Call the maintenance guy and make it clear he knows the breaker keeps tripping. And find out where it is.
  • Aug 20, 2014, 09:27 AM
    rackcity
    Thanks smoothy for all your help. This is the fifth time I call them :( this complex is so irresponsible
  • Aug 20, 2014, 02:12 PM
    smoothy
    Frustrating yes... but if you or someone else damages anything... they would hold you financially responsible... so its best to let them deal with it.

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