Amica Electrical Short or Earth Leakage

Washer-dryer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation

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.

Possible Causes

Leaking heater element to earth, Shorted motor, Damaged mains filter, Water ingress into electrical components

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset the breaker. Unplug the appliance and keep it disconnected until the fault is found.

Check for leaks: Inspect for water around the heater, motor, and base tray. Fix any leaks before further testing.
Insulation tests: Using an insulation tester (by a qualified person), check heater and motor windings to earth. Replace any component with low insulation resistance.
Inspect mains filter: Replace a cracked or burnt EMI filter.

Professional Required 5/5

Wash Heater Element

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