Why is my washing machine making my electric trip?

The top reasons why a washing machine may trip your circuit breaker include a bad door latch assembly, a bad timer, or a faulty water level control switch. The motor brushes or motor control board could cause your circuit breaker to trip, as well.

Why does my Bosch washing machine keep tripping the electric?

There are multiple causes which can result in a washing machine tripping the electrics, such as the motor, the heater, the supressor, a wire shorting out, or water leaking onto an electric part.

Why is my washing machine tripping the RCD?

When an RCD circuit breaker trips or a fuse blows when you switch the appliance on or off, this is usually caused by leakage to the ground or a short-circuit. The problem can be caused by incorrect connection of the appliance. Plug in the appliance somewhere else.

How do I stop my electric washer from tripping?

Another quick test is to unplug the appliance from the mains, unplug the heating element and plug the appliance back into the mains. If the main circuit breaker doesn’t trip any more after the heating element has been unplugged, it means you will need to replace the latter.

Why is my washing machine tripping the fuse?

A common cause which may lead to your washer tripping the electrics could be down to a faulty mains filter (also known as the interference suppressor). If your washing machine blows the fuses or trips the RCD as it is connected to the power source then the fault could lie with the mains filter.

Why is a washing machine fitted with a fuse?

A washing machine has an electric motor and an electric heater. It is fitted with a 13 A fuse. If there is a fault in the circuit causing an excess of current in the wires, the fuse melts to stop the current. This prevents overheating and a fire from starting.

Why does my washing machine keep tripping the RCD?

The main reasons for tripping of a fuse or RCD when the appliance is the problem is normally an earth leakage or dead short. Most laundry appliances or washing machines will point to the faulty component making the process of correcting the issue straightforward.

Why would a washing machine suddenly have no power?

No power issues are typically caused by a tripped circuit breaker, a faulty electrical outlet, a power outage in the home, or in rare cases a unit that requires a repair.