Washing machine trips electric fuse board, Breaker or RCD

Full Tutorial and links www.how-to-repair.com/help/wa... Repairing a washing machine that is tripping the electrial suppy is not as easy as you might think. first you need to know if its the breaker or the RCD that is tripping on the fuse board. then you need to find the part on the washing machine that is causing the problem.
this can be done with either a portable appliance tester (PAT TESTER) or electrical insulation tester somtimes known as a Megger.
always worth putting the machine after repairing on a boil wash to clean the drum if you have hard water, it is worth descaling.
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0:00 - Understanding the different breakers on your fuse board.
0:49 - Parts that cause a washing machine to trip rcd or breaker.
3.00 - Testers that are needed to test washing machines.
3:45 - Fuse blowing on washing machine.
4:50 - Testing washing machine electrical suppressor or electrical filter.
7:20 - Test washing machine wiring for electrical fault.
9:06 - Testing the washing machine motor.
14:15 - Testing washing machine heater.
15:18 - Replace washing machine heater element.

[@fredy417]

Hello, how2 repair great to see a professional demonstration on testing appliances..

[@How-to-repair]

Glad you liked it! all my videos are longer than others because you need to explain things correctly to the general public.

[@Rat-Burger]

My god man, you took the repair to a whole new level, I worked as an appliance repairman while I was studying electrical engineering and totally understand the tests that you are performing, I've just never seen a more professional way to do the repair, I didn't even knew that megger did appliances testers, I've only used megger equipment on transformers and big electric engines, loved your video, I aplaude your ways 💪

[@How-to-repair]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I tried to teach in a way that people understand the best way to diagnose the problem with their machine. My problem being the videos do not get seen as much as they should. There are so many people making videos with incorrect information nowadays. It is hard to compete in the marketplace. What would really help me to get my video seen as I'm no IT expert is to either share the channel or at least post it to your friends my videos might not be KZbin superstars, but they save Appliances from the scrapheap. Share and help us fight appliance waste! @Rat-Burger please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

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[@alan_davis]

Great to see someone who knows one end of a megger from the other clearly explaining things. Thanks.

[@How-to-repair]

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[@deebee3901]

Brilliant video mate! Cheers from Australia!

[@JoeCentralTech]

Good diagnostic and very well explained nice work

[@stevesteve8699]

Great video. Thanks

[@Omnidude]

Fantastically useful and helpful video! Helped confirm that it was my heating element causing earth leakage! Machine didn't trip RCD on cold cycle, only on warm cycles.

[@How-to-repair]

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[@crashtaggart6321]

Thanks pal - helped me make decision about what to do

[@mikeharvey9811]

Excellent, clear and concise, thank you so much. Mike

[@How-to-repair]

Glad it was helpful! I would love you to leave your opinion on our poll about manufactures building in obsolescence to appliances. kzbin.infoUgkxygHomnUySd_bYjaJBdEHPO6T4dYo9Ahm and this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's is what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@_dYHA_]

Excellent video 👍🏻 also the other quick way to check for a faulty unit is simply by unplugging the connectors of the individual unit then see if it still tripping or not

[@stuartgoodwin7368]

Nice video!, very well explained 👏

[@How-to-repair]

Glad you liked it! all my videos are longer than others because you need to explain things correctly to the general public.

[@TheLYTPod]

Thank-You ..🙏🥳🥳 Fixed our washing machine for less than £20..🤝

[@ramzg5402]

Thanks a lot Sir

[@Shifty761989]

Thanks for your time and sharing of knowledge

[@How-to-repair]

My pleasure Thank you for leaving a comment, I would love you to leave your opinion on our poll about manufactures building in obsolescence to appliances. kzbin.infoUgkxygHomnUySd_bYjaJBdEHPO6T4dYo9Ahm and this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's is what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@evolutionbros2198]

I have exactly the same model having the same problem thanks a bunch that's just saved me 400 on a new machine new element ordered 👍

[@How-to-repair]

Glad it helped took a few days to make that one

[@DavidJones-ie1qp]

Great video... Just be careful how tight you tighten the nut back up. Measure how far the nut is on the thread before undoing it and then tighten to the same distance otherwise you could break the PLASTIC drum housing. This guy made it appear like you can apply lots of torque to that nut. It will seal without excessive tightening. Just do a run of the washing machine and look for any small leaks and tighten a little if needed after stopping the machine immediately after seeing and leaking. The plastic drum will crack very easily but if it does you can just apply an epoxy resin over the crack. The epoxy you would use in fish tanks.

[@How-to-repair]

I normally say hand tight and then quarter of a turn but it does look like I overdid it slightly in the video well noted point

[@Leo-gt1bx]

I am assuming a pat tester is more useful for this than a megga? Why would I go with a pat tester over a resistance tester?

[@jonnyboy9514]

Hello, you talked about if the water pump became faulty it would trip the breaker as it only had a live and neutral. What is that referring to the fuse in the plug. can it not trip the house fuse box?

[@ChicTumshy]

Top class

[@user-ol4vc2ws1s]

my beko washer, trips the rcd when pressing start.. could it be the lock or the whole panel is faulty??

[@akbarakherian9270]

I am dana from IRAN, thanks for you 🌹👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@hanaballak4715]

Thanks

[@user-qz5qk6yu9r]

Hi I have a beko condenser dryer that doesn't heat I changed the heating unit brand new it work for some time then it's not heating again can you help me please

[@adwordsandinternetmarketin4024]

yes, i got this problem with my siemens s16-34. it knocked of the power of part off my house. So if i got a f57 error it will most likely be the main circuit board or inverter module correct? thanks for the explanation video

[@pauldoherty7608]

If I disconnect the power spade connections to the mains suppressor , and it doesn't trip the RCD will I have found the fault ?

[@kkalavi]

Usefull

[@debebebekele2126]

What is the cause of module board burnout and the motor stop to spin ?

[@leeverink32]

Top tip Chek for lose wires. I had a lose ground wire it got in to the motor and triped the breaker every time i tried to turn the washer on and triped the breaker

[@doggitava4213]

You are an old school man proper professional I would like to ask you a question please Our washing machine start programing when you have the temperature for hot water is stopping..with cold water is doing full program, I change the heater element still the same problem can you please explain me anything? Thank you

[@Freedom-gn2ch]

6 years ago my washing machine broke down it wasn't heating the water it was the element now I have the breaker going off on white wash are they washes it has not triggered it of any help

[@icemancometh8679]

My maytag washing machine agitates fine, but when it goes to spin shuts the motor off. I put a new motor on and belts and it does the same thing.

[@kkalavi]

Thanks 👍

[@How-to-repair]

No problem 👍

[@colingill9317]

Great knowledge, great presentation. Would this same fault occur on a beko, that as soon as you twist the dial it trips the rcd before even pressing start. Great works, thanks

[@How-to-repair]

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[@jasonkleeh]

Thanks!

[@How-to-repair]

Thank you very much for the generous donation Jason. It is much appreciated. I hope we managed to ascertain what was tripping your washing machine and I hope you got it fixed. If you ever need further assistance. Feel free to contact me through the contact us page on the website.

[@Ando-San]

Hiya, I have a bosch washer dryer and have recently changed the bearings on the carbon brush motor. It worked fine, but after about 80% of the wash cycle it started tripping the fuse box in the house. Now, no matter what I do now the machine trips the breakers as soon as I initiate any program. If I unplug the motor from the machine everything is normal, so I assumed I've broken something in the motor. I performed tests on the motor with a multimeter and can't find any shorts or weird resistance readings in the windings or armature. The RCD even trips when I take the carbon bushes out of the motor but connect it up to the machine. Any suggestions on what else to check? Love your vids, great resource!

[@ramzg5402]

Could be the drying element as well as the temperature sensor , also check the filter and give it a nice clean.

[@daikiryoku]

Check the pins on the motor connector. You probably crushed some pins.

[@arjunapeiris981]

Hello sir you can upload Video BEKO washing machine. WD 854 YK

[@justicemabalane580]

Impressive work. Where can we find you, we are in South Africa

[@andrewjohnstuart6227]

Here’s me looking for a how to video for my Bosch washing machine that is tripping the rcd but not the breaker,,,, and here we have it. Just done a wash load, put another in,, screen lit up for a split second then tripped the rcd. 😏. I don’t have a pat tester, but I can eliminate components by disconnecting them. Do you have a schematic for the motor testers?? Awesome video. 👍🏻😊

[@skinblossom5958]

Good morning, i have a 5yo Beko washing machine. About 2 weeks ago, it started to trip my electrics whenever I start a program. I can turn the machine on just fine but the moment I select any program (delicate, wollen, cotton. Synthetic etc..) and press START that's when it trips my electric. I dunno what it could be. heating element, motor, inlet water valve, door lock, and main power. switch. Thank you.

[@David.L291]

Everything I've had with a Beko hasn't lasted, Shit company!!! And now the same as you my Beko washing machine is tripping, Ridiculous!!!

[@colcocon6021]

You are a clever man, sir. So methodical. Wonder if you can answer a quick query. I have a Samsung Ecobubble direct-drive washing machine. Is it possible for the RCD to be tripped by a faulty on/off switch? Or something faulty on the pcb board? I am experiencing an intermittent issue whereby sometimes the RCD is tripping just by turning the machine on at the on/off switch. After re-setting the RCD at the fuse board everything then works ok. The wash cycle then proceeds from beginning to end with no further issues. Bit of a “head-scratcher” for me. Any ideas? .

[@How-to-repair]

The RCD will trip when you have an earth fault this can be caused by a bad connection or any live wire going to earth over 20 miiamp standards Glad it was helpful! Thank you for leaving a comment this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's is what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@colcocon6021]

@@How-to-repair Thanks for your kind reply. I do indeed subscribe to your channel. I am continuing to have the above described intermittent trip out of my RCD at the point of switching on my machine. Very puzzling as it only happens ( if it happens) with the act of pressing the on/off switch to power up the machine. When I reset the RCD and press the on/off switch again the machine then works perfectly (until the issue happens again). Could you please clarify for me if the switch itself could be the cause of this issue? The heating element and Suppression filter have both been renewed and this intermittent problem still persists as described. Was simply wondering if a faulty on/off switch could be the culprit. Or is it more likely a main PCB board issue. Any thoughts of yours would be appreciated. My machine is an 8kg Samsung Ecobubble model with digital inverter motor. Just over 6 years old. Problem only arose around 2 months ago. Thanks in anticipation.

[@David.L291]

@@colcocon6021Did you ever sort this issue? As mine is just suddenly doing this, Makes no sense at all tbh cuz it did it back on new years eve and then the next day thankfully it was fine but now many months later it tripped half way through a washing cycle, I literally can't even get it to stay on now, It's doing my head in!!!

[@murphy963]

Hi does the machine still work if you disconnect the heater and tape the wires and connect the inlet to the hot water instead? (hotpoint wm63)

[@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

[@How-to-repair]

really you are asking an impossible task at me to diagnose the Machine without having the appliance in front of me all I can say is test every individual component and check none of the wiring is going to Earth Thank you For leaving a comment this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's is what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@cyrielmabilde7729]

@@How-to-repair tested L and N with Megger (350Vdc):no earth leak. I've disconnected the motor, heating element, pump: no ground connection, nor on all the cables connected with the driver board. The tripping occurs after turning the program selector knob, whereafter the two relais on the board are closed. I see a VDR (resistor) on the board (value "150 ohm", dvm measured :50 ohm) and maybe he is necessary for the coils, but NOTHING else beside the two input-filter capacitors have a real ground connection. Maybe there is a link were I can find the technical servicing manual and circuit diagram of this Bosch Vario-perfect washing machine? Thank you for your quick response

[@ColinPutman]

do you have to remove the control panel to get the front cover off?

[@How-to-repair]

It does vary from machine to machine, but normally you have to take the fascia panel off to remove the front panel but on some machines they have welded cabinets. Hope you had a good New Year. Please remember to subscribe to the channel as that helps us glad we could help you @user-uh4yf1ck4w this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@MrAshsih]

SIEMENS washing dryer recently been tripping the power off all the time? In this article, we will explain the possible causes for this and what the solutions are.

[@rosemarydudley9954]

Right, I can do a cold wash, a rinse and drain BUT if I want a warm to hot wash it trips the electric fuse board. All electrics in the kitchen go off AND the timer for all hot water and heating in the airing cupboard. ...so maybe time for a new machine? edit: BTW I am 76 and live on my own so I cannot even pull i out let alone get all those gadgets to test it.. lol (or not!)

[@justicemabalane580]

How do we get in contact with you?

[@mariad.2236]

I had an power outage while the machine was running. Now it doesn't turn on. The machine is 3years old, front loader. What can it be wrong?

[@How-to-repair]

The first thing I would do is make sure there is power going to the machine. Do you want to check the socket point and also the fuse in the plug a great Christmas and a happy New Year please remember to subscribe as that's is was keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@parvejhasan5901]

How to fix error E14 problem EURO-WASH WASHING MACHIN Model XG70-7012AEW

[@tiggersmith7393]

Just started happening with my washer, 8 years old. Worth getting a specialist out to diagnose and repair or just buy a new machine for £300?...

[@How-to-repair]

It is worth having a look at what is tripping. The electrical supply feel free to contact us using the website. Make sure you use your full model number and a contact telephone number. Hi @tiggersmith7393 I will need the full model number of the identification plate please use our contact us page and make sure you fill out the request of what part you are after and will get back to you within 24 hours normally www.how-to-repair.com/help/contact-us/ this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@sorbetingle]

What is 'Bi Polar Bear'?

[@ritch90]

How many amps do this machine use? Sir

[@How-to-repair]

normally 8 9 on heating mode please remember to subscribe as that's is was keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

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[@kkalavi]

Very

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[@How-to-repair]

Glad I was able to help you with your heating problem on your washing machine. Please remember to subscribe to the channel is that really does help us glad we could help you @thankachanyohannan5159 this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍