Vedette
Electrical Overload or Short
Washer-dryer causes lights to flicker or trips the circuit breaker when starting.
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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
Motor drawing excessive current, Shorted heater element, Faulty mains interference filter, Undersized household circuit
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Risk of fire or wiring damage.
- Step 1 – Dedicated circuit: Ensure the washer-dryer is on a dedicated circuit of appropriate rating as per local codes.
- Step 2 – Isolate function: Note whether the trip occurs during wash, spin, or drying. This helps identify whether the motor or heater is at fault.
- Step 3 – Component testing (advanced): With the unit unplugged, test the wash heater, dryer heater, and motor windings for shorts to ground using a multimeter.
- Step 4 – Replace faulty component: Replace any component that shows a short. If no obvious fault is found, have a qualified electrician/technician inspect both the appliance and household wiring.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Wash Heating Element
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