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Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Washer trips the 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
Heater element short to earth, Damaged wiring harness touching cabinet, Faulty motor with insulation breakdown, Water leak onto electrical components
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Unplug the washer and leave it disconnected until the fault is found. Risk of electric shock is significant.
Step-by-step checks (for qualified persons):
- Inspect for leaks: Check inside the cabinet for signs of water around the heater, pump, and hoses. Repair leaks first.
- Test heater to earth: Disconnect heater wires and measure resistance between each terminal and ground. Any low resistance indicates a leak; replace the heater.
- Check wiring: Look for chafed wires where the harness passes through metal openings. Repair and insulate as needed.
- Motor insulation: Test motor windings to earth. Replace the motor if leakage is detected.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Heating Element
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