How to Fix Bosch Washing Machine Tripping Power Circuit Breaker

[@heidisiemer]

Thank you so much! What a clear and helpful video. We have worked out that it is the heating element and we will attempt to change it ourselves. How kind to provide such a service to the community!

[@alifouladi3980]

Thank you so much. You have made a big problem so easy to solve. I followed your guidance and fixed my washing machine which was tripping the electricity in my house. I changed the heater and sensor. It is great, working as new! You saved me from purchasing a new one. 😀

[@roaduser4487]

Absolute legend! Our bosch machine was tripping the power straight away, didnt think the heating element would do that until it started heating but £23 for a genuine new one, fitted and perfect! thank you for this superb video.

[@askmrwashywashy]

Welcome glad it helped you

[@richardmasters3262]

Many thanks for your video. Nice clear and concise instructions. I have now changed the heater myself, and the machine is now back in operation. This is something I would not have done without your help.

[@petel9242]

Thank you so much for this. You helped me diagnose my problem, I have a new heater element on order. You saved me the cost of a new washer/dryer. Thank you.

[@askmrwashywashy]

You are welcome! Glad I could help

[@CliveAEdwards]

Fantastic video. 👏🏻👏🏻My washing machine works again thanks to you. My problem was exactly as you described. Existing heater completely ruined. New heater and sensor installed. Back in business. 👍🏻 Thanks so much for taking the time to make and upload your video. Regards Clive.

[@askmrwashywashy]

Welcome glad you were able to get it working again

[@tonymaravilhas]

Thank you very much for the video. It helped me a lot in identifying the issue with my Bosch machine.

[@bobsvanthings2226]

Thank you, very clear detailed video. Our washing machine started tripping yesterday evening now I have at least one possibility to check......time to get my tools and check...thx

[@darreneck3744]

What a brilliant video! Thank you!

[@stevefarris4035]

Very helpful and a good video...saved me a lot of hassle and money... thank you ✅

[@stewartwynne]

Great video, extremely helpful! Thanks for posting 🙏

[@bobdylan2594]

Omg thanks you saved me soooo much money!

[@ARCHSTANTON61]

i had the same, but the plug was faulty, i changed that and the problem was solved... great video m8..

[@tmarinelic]

You are a legend! Thanks

[@askmrwashywashy]

Glad it helped

[@diywithemma]

Thanks so much, this was super helpful!

[@NoOne-qx4xv]

to get the element lose you have to pop a blow with little hammer on the middle screw.

[@pontdain]

Thanks for the video. My Bosch machine tripped my circuit breaker so I replaced the heating element and tried to use the machine again. This time the water did seem to get warm, suggesting the new heating element is functioning, but the machine got part way through the wash cycle before tripping the circuit breaker again. I also found that the fuse in the plug had blown. I replaced the fuse but now the machine won't switch on at all. I know the plug fuse is OK, as is the wall socket. So now I don't know what's wrong with the machine. Any suggestions please?

[@johnshaughnessy3165]

Run a extension lead from a different socket in the house,plug the machine in to see.

[@BadgerBob]

Great video. I have a question- my 2 year old Bosch washing machine trips the RCD intermittently, sometimes mid wash and sometimes just as soon as I open the door before I even start a cycle (just opening the door can do it, no buttons pressed). However a sometimes I can run several washes without it tripping at all. I realise it would need proper test, but can you say which failing component would normally cause that kind of behaviour?

[@Fanta....]

Is it less than 2 years old? might be able to get it fixed under warranty still.

[@liquidautumn]

I just fixed similar issue on my bosh series 4, it was door seal leaking and shorting one of heater contacts to the ground. Because the leak is too small it happens randomly, more often when a lot of foam produced. Cleaned contacts and replaced seal, problem gone.

[@johncassar2923]

Such a great video. My unit is not wetting loads enough. I have replaced the water inlet sensor as i great unit was beeping with tap logo illuminated on filling. And sometimes error E:18 high lighted. It hasn't made a difference . Expert repairer couldn't find anything. I'm at a dead-end.

[@darcyoshea6120]

Vrery helpful Thanks very much...

[@barrygriffin9159]

What if disconnecting element stops the tripping but the multimeter beeps? Should I get a new element in this case?

[@adrianpierce3047]

i have this dilemma, did you fix it

[@andreashuck6356]

Any idea what the drum sign and a power sign flashing means?

[@Rockibons]

Amazingly helpful an informative. Thank you My Zanussi washer dryer sounds like a plane is taking off - is that an easy fix

[@melvynparke6548]

Hi sadly that's the bearings on the out new washing machine am afraid

[@yakup5194]

Thank you. ❤

[@cvm806]

Hi Mr. Washy Washy. I hope you can help me. Mine is an Ariston that have tripping problem. When I plug it in its socket in the bathroom it trips the breaker. But when I plug it in other sockets using an extension in the bedroom or kitchen it works well. What could be the problem. Thanks. P.S. when I use other appliances in the socket of my bathroom where the washing machine they work well. Thanks again.

[@chrishawkins9468]

I’ve gone through the process you’ve shown and it doesn’t seem to be my drum or the heating element. It trips the RCD every time I switch the machine on with the door closed. What else could it be please?

[@EndlessXConcertgoers88]

I noticed my Maytag keep burning fuse. Do you think this is the cause?

[@sleddy12345]

I have a Bosch Exxcel 8 which trips the fuse box. Under each cycle I have the option to reduce the temperature to zero and once I do this it stops tripping. The drum motion seems normal. Would it be safe to assume that the heating element must be the cause ? thank you in anticipation

[@askmrwashywashy]

Hi yes

[@sleddy12345]

Thank you Mr Washywashy - much appreciated. Hope you're vaing a good and machine free weekend !@@askmrwashywashy

[@christianingemann2895]

Hello I have a question: After i changed my heating element, like you did, it "popped" out after a couple of wash cycles. I suspect that i tightened it too much, could that be the case?

[@askmrwashywashy]

I think the rubber seal was not seating properly

[@billtarpy]

The "rinse and spin" cycle doesn't heat the water. So if the machine can run a "rinse and spin" without tripping - that means the heating element is very likely the problem, assuming the drum rotates nicely and the element isn't catching on the drum ???? Is that correct?

[@billtarpy]

Of course, if the above is true, and it continues to trip , it also means taht heating element is not the problem and you need to look elsewhere........

[@askmrwashywashy]

yes

[@tik212]

Hi thank you, once i disconnect element wires and test a programme to see if power trips ...will the machine start and fill eith water ad mine is npt?

[@askmrwashywashy]

Yes it will

[@ranjitrajah]

Hey mate, have the maxx classic Bosch and can’t find the heating element at the back. Any help pls. Thx

[@askmrwashywashy]

Hi mate it’s at the front

[@Retrogamer71]

If it's the heating element wrong, can I run a Bosch with the heating elements wires disconnected, until my replacement arrives?

[@askmrwashywashy]

Yes

[@Mubil20]

thanks

[@ColinWatters]

Just for info. The resistance of my working heating element is about 28 Ohms.

[@cyrielmabilde7729]

I have the same power tripping problem with a 2 years old Bosh Vario-perfect. I measured the 3-phase motor with a Megger insulation tester and also the heating element after warming up in a bottle. Both are OK. Then I changed the two mains filter capacitors (10 nF and 22 nF) on the driver board who were connected to ground by 400 Volts types. No result. The machine is working well with ground disconnected, but this is unsafe. Floating voltage measured with an multimeter, between machine housing and mains real ground is 90 -140 Volts, dependent on orientation of the plug and is able to light up a small incandescent lamp. That was the primary reason I suspected the two capacitors because they are the sole ground connections on the board ground (=housing too) All other power supply components on the board are OK. Any other idea? Thank You

[@jenniferwenkel9191]

I cannot get the heating element out at all. It is stuck. Any thoughts??

[@askmrwashywashy]

Hi it’s not stuck I recommend maybe spraying a bit of wd40 might help

[@jenniferwenkel9191]

@@askmrwashywashy I pushed in the screw. popped out. : )

[@bashbash7170]

Hi, my machine keeps tripping electricity, I’ve manually drained all water through the pipe at the bottom of the machine. Could you please advise how to unlock the door without turning the machine on ?

[@Estoverax]

You will probably have a black rubber tab at the front of the machine on the right, below the drum - pull the tab and the door will open 😊

[@ElTxinito]

and if it isn’t the heating element?

[@pontdain]

My question too.

[@zifaruque]

Current on aluminium body no earthing problem at home