Perkins
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure in Control Panel
Strong burning smell or visible smoke from control panel area
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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
Loose power or neutral connections, Overloaded control wiring, Failed contactor or relay coil, Short circuit on PCB
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Immediately isolate all power sources to the control panel. Do not touch burnt components until cooled.
- Visual inspection: Open the panel and look for burnt wiring, discolored terminals, or damaged relays/contactors.
- Tighten connections: After cooling, tighten all main and control terminals to the specified torque.
- Replace damaged parts: Swap out burnt relays, contactors, or terminal blocks with identical rated components.
- Investigate cause: Determine if the overheating was due to overload, loose connections, or incorrect wiring to prevent recurrence.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Main Contactor
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