Washer-dryer trips the household breaker or shows E15 related to power issues.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: If the breaker trips, do not repeatedly reset it. Unplug the appliance and do not use it until the fault is identified.
Step-by-step checks:
- Visual inspection: Remove the rear panel and top cover. Look for burnt wires, melted connectors, or scorch marks on components.
- Check mains filter: Inspect the mains interference filter where the power cord enters the machine. If swollen, cracked, or burnt, replace it.
- Test heater and motor: With a multimeter, test the wash heater, dryer heater, and motor windings for resistance to earth (chassis). Any continuity to earth indicates a shorted component that must be replaced.
- Wiring harness: Follow wiring looms for signs of chafing against metal edges. Repair or replace damaged sections.
When to call a technician: Because this involves mains safety and potential fire risk, professional diagnosis is strongly recommended.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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