Panasonic H53 error message - Low voltage?
Hi there, I have a Panasonic Washing Machine, model NA-140VS4 and it keeps tripping the RCD and comes up with error code H53 which is -
Too low voltage input detected - Check mains electricity supply as this is caused by abnormal mains.
Have tried it in a different socket and also replaced the fuse so not sure what else it could be? Any ideas? Panasonic want £60 just to take a look at it. It's just over 5 years old and warranty expired. Already had new drum and door so wondering if to just get a new machine although rather fix it if I can.
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Panasonic NA-140VS4 shows H53 and trips the RCD
- The problem
- A Panasonic washing machine, model NA-140VS4, was repeatedly tripping the RCD and displaying fault code H53. The owner had already tried a different socket and replaced the plug fuse, but the fault remained.
- Likely cause
- The discussion did not confirm a component fault. The strongest supported diagnosis is an electrical insulation or related fault within the machine causing the RCD to trip. Although H53 was described by the owner as a low input voltage warning, the forum reply did not confirm that the mains supply was the actual cause.
- What fixed it
- No DIY repair was confirmed. The accepted advice was that further fault-finding would require a specialised insulation test meter, so the machine should be inspected by an engineer.
- Checks to try
- Tried the appliance in a different socket
- Replaced the fuse
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Insulation test meter
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hello. You can't really troubleshoot tripping or fusing the electrics without a specialised insulation test meter. I think you've tried everything you can and would need an engineer.
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