Washing machine filling . Not usual issue
So I was watching TV and I could hear my washing machine . It was filling up with water but it sounded like it was running . The machine was turned off at the mains button but was switched on at the plug socket . When i turned it off at the wall it stopped filling . It hasn't been used in days either
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Washer filled with water while switched off at the machine
- The problem
- The washing machine began filling with water and sounded as though it was running even though it was turned off at the machine’s mains button. It had not been used for several days. The filling stopped only when power was turned off at the wall socket.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply says the inlet valve circuit must have been receiving a live and neutral return when it should not. A possible explanation suggested was an earth fault or low insulation fault, but this was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- No DIY repair was confirmed. The accepted advice was that this is not something that can realistically be checked without a proper insulation test meter. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
- Checks to try
- Observed the machine filling while switched off at the machine
- Confirmed it had not been used for days
- Turned power off at the wall socket, which stopped the filling
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Insulation test meter
Safety: A possible electrical fault was suggested. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Sounds very unusual. I’ve heard of earth faults or low insulation faults causing strange things to happen. But they are impossible to check without a proper insulation test meter. If it filled with water but stopped when socket was turned off it must have been getting a live and neutral return to the water valve which should never happen. Not something you can really check to be honest.
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