Electrical safety fault

Washing machine tripping the power or RCD?

Repeated tripping can indicate electrical leakage or a component fault. Stop resetting the circuit and arrange professional diagnosis.

When does the power trip?

The stage of the cycle provides an important clue. Tripping during filling, heating, draining, motor operation or spinning can relate to different components, wiring or moisture ingress.

Possible causes

Possible sources include a heater, motor, drain pump, inlet component, damaged wiring, mains filter, control component or water reaching electrical parts. Testing is required; the timing alone does not prove which part has failed.

Safety first

Stop using the machine, unplug it only if the area and plug are dry and safe to approach, and do not bypass the RCD or repeatedly reset the circuit. If there is smoke, heat, sparking or flooding, keep clear and obtain urgent qualified assistance.