Hello there; I need to run a hair dryer that broke, and I don't have the electrical circuit, to check its parts and repair it.
It is an OSTER,
MODEL HD120
125VAC 60Hz 1500W
Thanks

 

Which part has broken, the fan, the heater, or the switch?

 

Hi AlbertHall.
I have 2 types of hair dryer, to be fixed; the simplest, the switch was damaged. As I had never disassembled a hair dryer, and also had already taken it to a technician, I am not sure if it is "original", or they added something to it.
For now, since I cannot replace the switch with another one, I am going to remove it and connect it to make it work "straight" by plugging it into the power outlet.
I have not done this process yet, and see if it works.
I inform you of the result.
The other 2 are of the type that have a box in the socket and a "push-button" on / off system. I removed this system from both devices and connected them directly to the mains, but neither worked.
This is where I have the difficulty because I do not know how it works and what role this circuit plays.
I understand that it is a circuit that operates a solenoid and also has a "toroid", but I don't know how that works.
I would appreciate any help or guidance from you.
Thanks.
Aaron Mendez

 

For the first problem, you can replace a bad power switch with an in-line switch that is installed on the power cord.
Make sure that you get one that can handle the maximum current of the appliance.

 

For the first problem, you can replace a bad power switch with an in-line switch that is installed on the power cord.
Make sure that you get one that can handle the maximum current of the appliance.

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okay. Yes, I understand and I have an idea how I'm going to solve it.
Thanks.