£78 fixed labour
Washing machine tripping the electrics repair in London, Kent & Surrey
A machine that trips the fuse board or RCD has an earth fault somewhere in its heating, motor or wiring. This is a safety fault, so we test the components in isolation rather than guessing at the most expensive part.
Covered across
1 year guarantee on parts and labour
Parts quoted before fitting
Common causes
- Blown heating element leaking to earth
- Water ingress onto the motor or wiring loom
- Faulty door interlock or suppression filter
- Damaged mains cable or plug
- Worn carbon brushes throwing dust into the motor
How we fix it
- 1Insulation-test the heater, motor and wiring
- 2Inspect for water tracking and corrosion
- 3Replace only the component that fails the test
- 4Run a full cycle from cold to spin before we leave
Washing machine tripping the electrics — questions
It only trips on a hot wash — why?
That points to the heating element, which is only energised once the machine heats water. It is the most common cause we find.
Is it dangerous to keep resetting the fuse board?
Yes. Repeated tripping means an earth fault is still present, so stop using the machine and book a visit.
Will you test it after the repair?
Always — every repair is finished with a live test cycle so we know the fault is genuinely cleared.
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