Ohme Noisy Contactor or Transformer Vibration

Ohme charger emits a loud humming or buzzing noise during charging.

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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

Worn or loose main contactor, Loose mounting screws causing resonance, Faulty power supply transformer, Overvoltage causing excessive magnetostriction

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Mechanical noise alone is not always dangerous, but sudden changes in sound can indicate a developing fault.

  • 1. Compare with normal: Some faint clicking and low hum is normal. If the noise is significantly louder than before, note when it occurs (only when charging, or all the time).
  • 2. Check mounting: Ensure the charger is firmly fixed to the wall and not vibrating against loose cladding or pipework.
  • 3. Listen for arcing: Crackling or popping sounds are not normal and indicate arcing—immediately stop using the charger and isolate power.
  • 4. Technician inspection: A technician can open the unit, tighten contactor mounting, check for coil buzz due to low voltage, and replace the contactor or power supply module if necessary.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Main Power Contactor Assembly
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