** Frank ** wrote:

I have a clothes dryer with a 120VAC push to start button. In measuring the
terminals, both sides are hot (120V) with respect to ground and zero volts
across the two terminals. Why is that?

I thought there was a short on one side of the push button but the dryer is
working properly. Normally it should be hot only on one side.




Not really a simple question...Your description leaves me scratching my
head.

What are you measuring those voltages with?

If it's a meter, what kind, digital or mechanical movement?

Can you locate a schematic diagram of the machine wiring? That should
tell the tale.

Jeff

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