Washing Machine Tripping Electrics
My 10 year old Hoover AC134 built-in is now tripping out persistently. It used to happen occasionally at certain sections of the programme but now it happens at any stage. What do I need to fix this problem and where can I obtain the part(s)
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Hoover AC134 washing machine persistently tripping electrics
- The problem
- A 10-year-old Hoover AC134 built-in washing machine began tripping the electrics occasionally at certain parts of a programme, then progressed to tripping at any stage.
- Likely cause
- An earth leakage or insulation fault is the most strongly supported diagnosis. The discussion says something is likely to be shorting to earth. Parts mentioned as commonly associated with this type of fault were the motor, suppressor and heating element, and a water leak onto a component was also suggested as a possibility. The exact failed part was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was that the appliance needs testing with an insulation tester ('megga') to isolate the faulty circuit or component. A basic visual check for loose wiring or damaged insulation rubbing on metal was suggested, but the repair itself was not documented. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
- Checks to try
- Visual check for loose wires
- Visual check for wiring rubbed through and touching metal
- Insulation test with a 500V DC insulation tester
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Insulation tester ('megga')
- Motor
- Suppressor
- Heating element
Safety: The accepted reply says this is not really a DIY job unless electrically qualified, because proper insulation testing is needed to identify the earth fault safely.
2 Answers
Hi. You really need an insulation tester called a megga which puts 500 volts (DC) through the appliance to test for fusing or tripping the electrics. Otherwise you can't isolate the cause. Something is likely to be shorting out to earth and the insulation test meter can detect this. The maximum reading allowable may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer (but it's commonly 1 meg)
Unless you are electrically qualified it's not really a diy job to be honest. The only thing you can check its whether there's a loose wire, or a wire that's rubbed on something and the plastic insulation has revealed the wire inside which is touching something metal. This can sometimes only happen on spin with certain loads in when the tub does a lot of bouncing around.
Several parts are commonly associated with tripping the electrics on a washing machine such as the motor, suppressor and the heating element. Sometimes water can leak onto a part and cause fusing too.
It may be better to get a washing machine repairman Find a washing machine repairman on Washerhelp
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