Any electricians around Dyer killing dish signal

[daveomak]

When you replace the coax, they make several types... Be sure to get the 100% shielded... NOT the cheap stuff... Makes a big difference....
And, check the ground on the dryer.. Make sure the ground on the 220V circuit it good.... 220V circuits do NOT use a neutral wire... check, in the panel, to see the 3rd leg of the 220 is connected to the GROUND buss.....

 

[jcam222]

Last electrical advice from me. If you are going to be getting into the electrical box and aren’t an electrician safety says hire one :)

 

[Steve H]

When you replace the coax, they make several types... Be sure to get the 100% shielded... NOT the cheap stuff... Makes a big difference....
And, check the ground on the dryer.. Make sure the ground on the 220V circuit it good.... 220V circuits do NOT use a neutral wire... check, in the panel, to see the 3rd leg of the 220 is connected to the GROUND buss.....

More and more new dryers do have a neutral and ground wire. Though I doubt his does. I'd be surprised if it is the coax cable. Could be though.

 

[gmc2003]

You could always try replacing the dryers electrical cord. It's a whole lot cheaper then a new dryer, and you can return it if it doesn't work.

Chris

 

[Steve H]

Just thought of something. Did he loose the ground on the coax cable?

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Does the TV say just no signal or does it also show some kind of error code? Have you tried using an extension cord and running the Dish receiver off a completely different circuit in the house? I know nothing about electrical but I’d try this just to rule it out.

It complete signal loss. I did try running cord to other side of house. Dryer and coax been in same place for over 30 years. Not taking any chances on dryer.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

It does sound like you have an open neutral. You should have an electrician check out the service panel etc.
The elctrician could check out the dryer at the same time.
Plus, it's cheaper than a hospital bill or a new dryer.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Just thought of something. Did he loose the ground on the coax cable?

I checked the ground on cable and it good.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

New dryer here tomorrow. Been using same outlet and cable in same place for 30 years. See what happens.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

New dryer here tomorrow. Been using same outlet and cable in same place for 30 years. See what happens.

Hopefully that will solve the problem.

 

[chopsaw]

When you replace the coax, they make several types... Be sure to get the 100% shielded... NOT the cheap stuff... Makes a big difference....

Don't over look this advice . I used to make up all my coax because I could get it from the AV guys on the job .
Needed another cable , and just bought one from Home Depot .
Started having trouble with a bad signal . Called for service , he spotted that store bought cheap cable , and said that's your problem .

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Don't over look this advice . I used to make up all my coax because I could get it from the AV guys on the job .
Needed another cable , and just bought one from Home Depot .
Started having trouble with a bad signal . Called for service , he spotted that store bought cheap cable , and said that's your problem .

Dish usually does the cable. They been pretty good to me. Been with them since there was a dish. I pretty sure something in dryer burn't. That was not rubber smell.

 

[chopsaw]

Dish usually does the cable.

Cool . I agree , should be good .

 

[JckDanls 07]

Here's an experience I had with satellite tv losing signal.. Even though it's Directv and not Dish... The dish itself got out of alignment just enough to lose signal (without bad weather) when it felt like it... I understand yours only does it when dryer is running... So if you have a weak signal because of alignment then the power draw or something could be making the signal even weaker to where it loses it ... Just a thought...

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Here's an experience I had with satellite tv losing signal.. Even though it's Directv and not Dish... The dish itself got out of alignment just enough to lose signal (without bad weather) when it felt like it... I understand yours only does it when dryer is running... So if you have a weak signal because of alignment then the power draw or something could be making the signal even weaker to where it loses it ... Just a thought...

That what I thought it was. Had tech out few weeks ago. He checked it.

 

[radioguy]

Late to this party. Chances are new dryer will fix it. Old dryer most likely causing interference to satellite system. This could be at the sat frequency ( harmonically related) or at Intermediate frequency. Looks like you've done all the voltage checks. You can check this with a special radio receiver, spectrum analyzer. Local CATV tech or ham radio guy may be able to help.
Reminds me of time I would get sparkles on all sat channels , major cable outfit 40 years ago. Only happened when the landscapers had mowers in front of our dishes. We let the weeds grow
RG

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

It does sound like you have an open neutral. You should have an electrician check out the service panel etc.
The elctrician could check out the dryer at the same time.
Plus, it's cheaper than a hospital bill or a new dryer.

I got dryer pulled out this morning. Not an easy task as I have a very tiny room. Even funner trying to get behind to install vent. There is an open space in garage behind it and alway wanted to knock out wall. I checked outlet and 240 across mains and 120 to neutral. Now wait for delivery. Hopefully they will hook up as it a real pain getting behind to hook up vent for a fat man!

 

[Steve H]

Is that a 3 prong or 4 prong plug? If it is a 3 prong. And your new dryer is 4. Then you have more work to do.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Is that a 3 prong or 4 prong plug? If it is a 3 prong. And your new dryer is 4. Then you have more work to do.

3 Prong. Better check

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Is that a 3 prong or 4 prong plug? If it is a 3 prong. And your new dryer is 4. Then you have more work to do.

It has 3 prong option.