mack1

Hi ktomkow,

The unusual squeaking sounds like the drum rubbing against some runners sometimes used instead of a more expensive wheels. If there is more friction between the drum and whatever it rides on, there would be more load on the motor and that, of course, along with the power to the heater coils could cause the overcurrent.

Several years ago, we had a GE drier that was equipped with sliders instead of wheels. I was replaceing the heater element and noticed the cheap junk that it was made of. But after saying that, the darn thing lasted 10 or more years.

Normally, Driers circuits are wired in the house for only that purpose. A circuit breaker in the home braker panel will throw if the circuit is overloaded. Driers are equipped with a short cable with plug on the end. A 220 volt drier circuit will have a three prong plug and will be about a #6 wire (large wire). No fuses or extension cables from the wall plug and the drier. There's a fusable link in the wire inside the my present drier. I remember replacing it a few years ago. Drier heat will help it to burn out, like if you forget to clean out the fuzz from the exhaust filter.

After saying all the above, it likely friction between your drum and runners that is causing the overcurrent.

Best regards,
Mack1