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Electrical Short or Overload
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses when turned on.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Shorted suction motor, Damaged power cord, Water ingress into electrical components, Shorted heater element
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug immediately and do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Risk of fire and shock.
- Inspect for visible damage: Check the cord, plug, and exterior for burn marks or melted plastic.
- Check for leaks: Look for signs of water inside the motor or heater compartments. If present, allow the unit to dry thoroughly and fix the leak source before reuse.
- Isolate components (advanced): With the unit unplugged and opened, disconnect the heater and test operation (via a technician). Then test with motor disconnected to identify the faulty component.
- Replace faulty part: Replace any shorted motor, heater, or damaged wiring harness.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Heater Element
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