Washer-dryer intermittently trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation
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: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker without finding the cause. Unplug the appliance and keep it disconnected until inspected.
Step-by-step checks (for qualified persons):
- 1. Visual inspection:
- Remove panels and look for signs of water leaks, burnt components, or damaged insulation.
- 2. Insulation tests:
- Test heater, motor, and pump for insulation resistance to earth using appropriate equipment.
- Replace any component with low insulation resistance.
- 3. Dry out moisture:
- If water is present in the base, dry thoroughly and fix the leak source.
When to call a technician: RCD and insulation faults should be handled by a qualified electrician or Siemens technician.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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