Speed Queen
Electrical Short or Overcurrent
Washer-dryer combo trips breaker 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
Shorted heating element, Shorted motor windings, Damaged power cord, Water leak onto electrical components
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Unplug the unit and leave the breaker off until the fault is found.
- 1. Visual inspection: Check for obvious signs of burning, melted insulation, or water leaks inside the unit.
- 2. Isolate component: Determine if the trip occurs during wash, spin, or dry. This helps identify whether the motor, heater, or another component is at fault.
- 3. Test suspect parts: With a multimeter, test the heating element, motor, and other high-load components for shorts to ground.
- 4. Repair leaks: Fix any water leaks that may be contacting electrical parts.
- 5. Replace faulty components: Install new OEM parts for any components that test shorted.
- 6. Professional help: If you are not comfortable with electrical testing, contact a qualified technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Heating Element / Drive Motor / Power Cord
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