Jackson Electrical Short / Overcurrent

Jackson dishwasher trips the circuit breaker during or shortly after starting a cycle.

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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 heating element, Water intrusion into wiring, Shorted motor windings, Incorrect breaker size or shared circuit

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Lock out/tag out the circuit and investigate before restoring power.

  • Inspect for visible damage: Look for burned wiring, melted insulation, or scorch marks around heaters, motors, and control box.
  • Test heating elements: Disconnect heater leads and measure resistance to ground. Any continuity to ground indicates a shorted element that must be replaced.
  • Check motors: Test motor windings for shorts to ground. Replace motors with grounded windings.
  • Look for moisture: Inspect junction boxes and wiring conduits for water ingress. Dry thoroughly and correct any leaks causing moisture.
  • Verify breaker sizing: Confirm that the breaker and wiring are sized per Jackson’s installation requirements and that the dishwasher is on a dedicated circuit.

After repairs, perform an insulation resistance test if available to ensure no remaining leakage paths before re-energizing.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Tank Heating Element
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