Grundig
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Dryer runs for a few minutes then trips the household circuit breaker or RCD
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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 to chassis, Damaged wiring insulation, Faulty motor causing earth leakage, Defective mains filter
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Unplug the dryer and do not use it until the fault is found. Only qualified persons should test for insulation resistance.
- Visual inspection: Remove rear and side panels and inspect wiring for burns, melted insulation, or contact with sharp metal edges. Repair or replace damaged wiring.
- Check heater for shorts: Disconnect the heater and test for continuity between each heater terminal and the metal chassis. Any continuity indicates a shorted element that must be replaced.
- Inspect motor and mains filter: Look for signs of moisture or burning around the motor and mains filter. Replace suspect components.
- Professional testing: If no obvious fault is found, have a technician perform insulation resistance tests to locate the leakage path.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Heating Element
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