There are several reasons why a tumble dryer plug may melt and we will look at these in the following article. If you are having problems with your tumble dryer plug socket then it’s best to immediately stop using the plug socket and call an electrician to come and take a look for you. Early intervention is the best solution as ignoring the problem will nearly always lead to a more expensive repair later on not to mention the risk of fire and other electrical problems occurring.

Before jumping into the reasons behind tripped circuit breakers, let's briefly understand how modern electric circuits function. An electrical circuit typically involves a Line or Hot wire, which carries the electrical current around the circuit originating from one of the home's circuit breakers located in the fuse box or electrical panel.