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Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Washer-dryer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation.
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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
Heater element shorted to ground, Motor insulation breakdown, Damaged wiring harness touching chassis, Faulty mains filter
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset the breaker without finding the cause. Risk of fire or electric shock.
- Identify when it trips: Note whether it trips during heating, spinning, or randomly. This helps locate the faulty circuit.
- Visual inspection (advanced): With power disconnected, inspect the heater, motor, and wiring for burn marks or damaged insulation.
- Insulation tests: A professional can perform insulation resistance tests on the heater and motor to identify leakage to earth.
Due to the risk involved, this fault is best handled by a qualified technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Tub Heating Element
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