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Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Washer intermittently trips 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
Leaking heater element to ground, Damaged power cord, Moisture on wiring or PCB, Shorted motor windings
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: This involves electrical safety. If the breaker trips repeatedly, stop using the washer and unplug it.
- Step 1 – Visual inspection: With power disconnected, inspect the heater, motor, and wiring harness for burn marks or damaged insulation.
- Step 2 – Heater insulation test: Using a megohmmeter (insulation tester), check the heater for leakage to ground. Replace the heater if it fails.
- Step 3 – Check for leaks: Look for water leaks that may be dripping onto electrical parts.
Because of shock and fire risk, have a qualified technician perform detailed electrical testing.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Heating Element
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