Washing machine washes but trips mains switch

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My washing machine seems to still work perfectly but will trip the main switch within about 10 seconds.
Is it the washing machine or the electrics in the house?

brightspark

If it trips after 10 seconds how can it still work perfectly?

To answer your question, if the trip is only occurring when using the washing machine it's probably the machine, not the house at fault.

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brightspark wrote: »

If it trips after 10 seconds how can it still work perfectly?

To answer your question, if the trip is only occurring when using the washing machine it's probably the machine, not the house at fault.

Lol, I mean that it's going about its normal business and then the switch trips. As in, it's not like the machine is not doing its thang!

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Nobody knows?

Snake

Export wrote: »

Nobody knows?

You were told already. It's the machine.

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GrayFox208 wrote: »

You were told already. It's the machine.

What is wrong with it?

PucaMama

This happened to ours. Started sparking electricity too. Had to get a new one.

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I can't afford a new one!

cordangan

When you turn on washing machine it's first job is to fill with water. Affter 10 seconds it opens a tap to let the water in. This tap is operated by electricity with the program selector telling the washing machine to open the tap. What you described indicates that the electric tap is broken. This is rare. Is there any chance that the machine has already filled with water and trips out when you try to get it to wash?

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cordangan wrote: »

When you turn on washing machine it's first job is to fill with water. Affter 10 seconds it opens a tap to let the water in. This tap is operated by electricity with the program selector telling the washing machine to open the tap. What you described indicates that the electric tap is broken. This is rare. Is there any chance that the machine has already filled with water and trips out when you try to get it to wash?

I will try that. So, I put on a new wash?

Export

There's nothing in the machine. My lovely aunt took all my washing!

ardle1

My guess would be!
you run the washing machine of a multi-socket, turn everything of, and run the washing machine of it's own plug directly on the wall!?

PucaMama

Export wrote: »

I will try that. So, I put on a new wash?

Really don't advise using it. Ours went once when I was standing beside it. Big spark of electricity from it could feel the whooosh of power in my legs.

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ardle1 wrote: »

My guess would be!
you run the washing machine of a multi-socket, turn everything of, and run the washing machine of it's own plug directly on the wall!?

The landlord just built on a 'granny flat' next door, essentially behind my kitchen, I wonder has he somehow ****ed up the electrics?

cordangan

No need to start a wash yet. Plug out first and check that the filter is clear of coins or buttons as these are notorious for jamming the propeller that empties the water. Let me know if that is clear of debris and that you can turn the propeller by hand. The propeller should turn with just a little resistance. Messy opening this filter as their is always water in it so have a bucket and mop at hand.

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You're going to have to tell me where the filter is. (Bows head in shame)

Export

Btw - I'm not being lazy - the machine is stuck under a cupboard, in a cupboard. I'm not sure whether I'd be able to pull it out?

cordangan

No I will not have to show you. The make of your washing machine is displayed on the front. Type that into YouTube for example type:
Changing a filter in an indesit washing machine.
Indesit is the make I used in this example. yours is probably a hot point or whirlpool or Hoover. they will guide you through.

Export

Ok, don't tell me!

cordangan

Export wrote: »

Btw - I'm not being lazy - the machine is stuck under a cupboard, in a cupboard. I'm not sure whether I'd be able to pull it out?

Not to worry I will only take you through tests without removing machine. most filters are at the front of the machine and require no removing of machine..

Export

Ok.
What do I do (preferably without turning off all electricity)

cordangan

Well did you get the make of the machine?

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Beko

cordangan

go to google and type: cleaning a beko washing washing machine filter. Follow instructions. if they say plug out machine then trip the switch yourself that keeps automatically tripping so power will be disconnected..

The Red Ace

Export when a machine trips it means that 230v ac is leaking down to the frame if it didn't trip it would kill you if touched, either the heating element, motor or door interlock are faulty and I presume you don't have the equipment to check them

cordangan

I came across a washing machine wher the impeller for draining the water was jammed with coins and kept tripping the switch.

Export

I ran the following diagnostic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C4J3leArY0

The machine will move to the right, but trips the switch when it has to move anti-clockwise.

Ideas?

Yawns

If you are renting from a LL, then get them to do it as you are not able for it. They can pay to have someone qualified to look at it.

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Yawns wrote: »

If you are renting from a LL, then get them to do it as you are not able for it. They can pay to have someone qualified to look at it.

It's my machine.

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Yawns wrote: »

If you are renting from a LL, then get them to do it as you are not able for it. They can pay to have someone qualified to look at it.

And I am stuck with handwashing clothes now as I can not afford to replace the god-damned thing. Nor can I afford to pay someone who knows what they're doing. So, unless you can buy me a wringer or help me out, I suggest you keep your snout well away from where it's of no use. Thanks.

cordangan

Go to a washing machine repair shop and not a sales shop. Tell the repairman what you have tested and ask what it could be. If they are good at their job they will tell you exactly what it is and the cost of repair. You see you have done the groundwork for them and finding the problem is half the work. True craftsmen love to show off their techie skills. If they are not good at repairs they will fluff you by saying that they need to see it. Best of luck and let us know how you get on.

Yawns

My advice still stands tho even if you are being a bit silly about it. If you have a LL, then he must provide a working washing machine. If yours is broken, then tell him, get rid of it and have him buy one for his property. It won't cost you anything....

cordangan

Did you clean that filter like I told you?

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cordangan wrote: »

Did you clean that filter like I told you?

Yes I did. Not dirty.

Stheno

Export wrote: »

Yes I did. Not dirty.

I had the same problem, the heating element was gone. Until you can afford to fix/replace it, you could use a launderette

cordangan

Good. Go to the repair shop with your info. There is no more you can do yourself safely. If you know no repair shop I will give you a number to call and this guy helped me many times as he knows his stuff. Need to PM me for number.

The Red Ace

Export, I have told you already what can cause the problem no need to go to a service engineer telling him whats wrong with it, if you want to fix it yourself you need a multimeter to find which component is faulty and this advice is from someone who has spent four decades in the industry

Export

What's a multimeter?

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Export wrote: »

What's a multimeter?

I'm sorry, but if you need to ask that question then it would be best if you called in an expert to resolve the issue for you, or get another machine.

I will close this now as it is going nowhere!