Missing Plate underneath machine - is this dangerous?
Hello All, hoping someone will know the answer to my query ..... have just had to buy a 2nd hand washing machine, which came through a reputed charity shop and has been tested for electrical safety. However once home, realised that there is no plate underneath [NOT the kick plate, I mean the whole of the underneath of the machine] the machine [so just a big hole and you can view the inner working parts straight through it, whole of underneath of machine is open]. I was wondering if anyone would know if this is dangerous please? I know the purpose of the plate is to reduce noise etc, not worried about that,just don't want to be in danger. Thank you to anyone that may know the answer on here
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Open underside on second-hand washing machine
- The problem
- The underside of a second-hand washing machine appeared completely open, with internal parts visible, and the user wanted to know if the missing base plate was dangerous.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply states that many washing machines traditionally had a completely open base and that some newer machines have a base plate mainly for leak-float switch fitment and noise reduction. The most likely explanation given was that the machine probably never had a base plate fitted.
- What fixed it
- No repair was confirmed as necessary. The accepted advice was that an open base is common on many washing machines and is not, by itself, evidence of danger. The exact model was not supplied, so it was not confirmed whether this particular machine was originally designed with a base plate.
- Checks to try
- User observed that the whole underside was open and internal components were visible
- Machine had reportedly been tested for electrical safety by the seller
Safety: If there is any sign that parts have actually been removed or if the machine shows damage, further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hello there. Traditionally all washing machines had a completely open base. Some of them these days can have a plate covering it up. The main reason for this is to fit a float switch that can detect water leaks, and as you say to potentially cut down on noise. I think it's unlikely that someone would have removed a base plate and potentially a float switch mechanism too. I can't be 100% sure of course but the chances are it never had one to start with.
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