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Electrical Short or 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
Water leak onto electrical parts, Shorted heating element to earth, Damaged power cord, Faulty mains filter or motor
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Unplug the appliance and do not use it until the fault is found.
- Inspect for leaks: Check inside the machine for signs of water around the heater, pump, or hoses that could reach electrical parts.
- Test heater insulation: With a megohmmeter (insulation tester), check the wash and dryer heaters for leakage to earth. Replace any heater with poor insulation.
- Check power cord and filter: Inspect the cord and mains filter for damage or burning. Replace if necessary.
- Professional diagnosis: If the cause is not obvious, have a qualified electrician or appliance technician perform detailed insulation and earth leakage tests.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Wash Heating Element
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