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    Jul 10, 2010, 04:45 AM
    One prong from dryer is burned
    What does it mean if one prong from our three pronged dryer plug has a burn mark and was smelling?
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    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.
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    Jul 10, 2010, 04:49 AM
    One prong from dryer is burned
    We noticed a smell coming from dryer and unplugged it. One prong from three pronged plug has large burn mark on it.
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    Jul 10, 2010, 05:51 AM

    Weak or loose connection, I would replace the receptacle and Dryer Cord.
    Loose connections generate heat.
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    Jul 10, 2010, 08:16 AM

    Please do not start new threads for same question, Merged
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    Jul 10, 2010, 08:21 AM

    Many times the plug blade can be sanded with 400 grit sandpaper, but the outlet MUST be replaced.
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    Jul 10, 2010, 11:09 AM

    I somehow didn't read TK's and duplicated what he said?
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    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.
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