How to use a multimeter on dryers and outlets

In this video, Marcus will demonstrate how to use a multimeter to check outlets and the connections on a dryer

[BettiesFactsNoFiction]

I love it when the video is straight to the point and short. Exactly what I needed!

[andrewj]

Straight forward and to the point. Thanks!

[zazarox]

Very helpful. I did the first test just to discover one of outlet wires are faulty

[honeybeesoup]

Wish you had showed doing it on the four prong outlet. I don’t know what you mean by testing both legs and testing across. Guess I’ll go to another video.

[m.scottpalmer]

240 is deadly. Marcus is a pro. All others should be wearing insulated gloves. I did something similar to this when installing a baseboard heater, made an errant tap with my probe and blew the tip off with a pop that made my ears ring and probably scarred my retinas. Be very careful with this video.

[QueensPirate-qhhi]

You have your red probe plugged in the ground(common) plug. Black goes in com, red goes in batt for standardized measurements

[sschriver]

Tested mine and I got 124 for individual test and 243 for both combine I’m guessing that’s fine since it’s not below the numbers you mentioned

[bigdclarksongaming]

What do u put the meter on all u ever say is the ac side what number 300 200 20 2 which one

[ronniewilliams]

Can we see a video for testing the thermal cutoff switch for the dryer? I remember the setting for the meter but want to see which spots to test and how to tell if bad

[illskillz]

does it matter which color probe you stick to the neutral?

[goldenboyproductions]

What if I get no reading from the neutral to the hot but get one from the ground to the hot?

[MZuberi]

When testing both bottom legs on a 3 prong, I’m getting a reading of 240. Can you help me understand why it differs from the 200 as stated in your video?

[lnat]

This video leaves too many questions unanswered. The comments before mine demonstrate that. Oy

[papasmirf]

I just replaced the 3 prong Receptacle. When I check each side with the neutral. Each side has 120, but when I check the cross( positive and negative) at the aame time it does not say 220. It zeros out or says 3. What could be the problem?

[kiddd]

Why is the red probe in the “COM” side?

[Joeybagofdonuts]

When testing a 3prong. You get 110-120 on each side, but dead across the 2. What could cause that?

[bernardoavila]

Do we have to have the power on or off before doing this

[ruehtir]

What’s wrong with my dryer plug if it doesn’t test 240 just 120

[Yaaalalala]

On one of the legs I get 0. Does that mean it’s broken

[louishill]

What if you git 120 volts but when you test both legs together you git nothing? Outlet or breaker?