Brandt Electrical Leakage / Short Circuit

Washer intermittently 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 leaking to ground, Motor insulation breakdown, Damaged wiring touching cabinet, Moisture on PCB or connectors

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Unplug the washer and keep it disconnected until the fault is found.

Insulation tests (for professionals):

  • Use a megohmmeter to test insulation resistance of heater and motor to ground.

Visual checks:

  • Inspect wiring harnesses for cuts where they pass through metal openings.
  • Look for signs of water ingress around the heater, pump, and PCB.

Replace any component with low insulation resistance or visible damage. This type of fault is best handled by a qualified technician due to shock risk.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Heating Element
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