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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
Heater element short to earth, Damaged mains cable, Water leak onto electrical parts, Faulty motor with insulation breakdown
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Unplug the appliance and leave it disconnected until the fault is found. Risk of electric shock and fire.
- Step 1 – Visual inspection: Check for obvious water leaks, burnt smells, or scorch marks around the rear and underside.
- Step 2 – Heater test: Disconnect the wash heater and dryer heater one at a time and test insulation resistance between each terminal and earth. Replace any heater with low insulation resistance.
- Step 3 – Motor and wiring: Inspect the motor and harness for damage. Test insulation to earth. Replace faulty components.
- Step 4 – Professional help: If you lack insulation test equipment or cannot locate the fault, contact a qualified appliance electrician.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Wash Heater Element
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