I have had this Washing Machine for about 15 months. The problem is as soon as we plug it in, it trips out all the electric in our house. We don't even have to press the on switch. We cannot get any power to it what so ever! My Husband is quite good at fixing things so if anyone has an idea what the problem is, he should be able to fix it as long as it isn't too complicated.
Thanks very much in advance.
Sarah
I should mention that there are no kinks in the pipe's and we have tried changing the fuse, but it hasn't helped at all. ThankyouBeko Washing Machine - Tripping out the electric!!?
There is a dead short in the electrics!! Live to earth or live to neutral. How ever good your husband is at fixing things I think you really should get a qualified electrician to look at it! Possibly water has leaked in to a terminal block.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Beko Washing Machine - Tripping the electric!!?
I have had this Washing Machine for about 15 months. The problem is as soon as we plug it in, it trips out all the electric in our house. We don't even have to press the on switch. We cannot get any power to it what so ever! My Husband is quite good at fixing things so if anyone has an idea what the problem is, he should be able to fix it as long as it isn't too complicated.
Thanks very much in advance.
Sarah
I should mention that there are no kinks in the pipe's and we have tried changing the fuse, but it hasn't helped at all. ThankyouBeko Washing Machine - Tripping the electric!!?
This is a job for an electrician, the power amps in your electric circuitry is not enough to sustain and power the washing machine.
Thanks very much in advance.
Sarah
I should mention that there are no kinks in the pipe's and we have tried changing the fuse, but it hasn't helped at all. ThankyouBeko Washing Machine - Tripping the electric!!?
This is a job for an electrician, the power amps in your electric circuitry is not enough to sustain and power the washing machine.
Can some one help me to find a senior person who is an expert in Electric motor design for washing machine.?
Job Function: Electrical FHP Motor Design %26amp; Business Development.Specializatio... Washing machine motor design.
Industry: Appliances Experience: 20 -30 Years.Level : Senior Manager, General Manager,Key Skills : Design of Universal, Controlled induction %26amp; BLDC motor
DESIRED SKILLS:Should have worked in a Senior position for more than 20 years in designing FHP (Universal, Controlled Induction %26amp; BLDC) motors for washing machine application. Able to work in a small team environment and in a cross functional manner.Excellent Knowledge of manufacturing process,design methodology and Project Management will be an added advantage.JOB PROFILE:To provide design solutions for new washing machine motor %26amp; customer needs.Pursue new business opportunities %26amp; further develop business by winning new OEM.Person from the below company will be an suitable candidate -ATB Selni, ACC, C.E.Set, Emerson, IMEP, Bosch, Siemens, TEE, Arcelik, BekoCan some one help me to find a senior person who is an expert in Electric motor design for washing machine.?
You should probably post an ad on craigslist or Yahoo Jobs. This is more of a question/answer forum not many people scouting for jobs on here.
Good Luck! :)
Industry: Appliances Experience: 20 -30 Years.Level : Senior Manager, General Manager,Key Skills : Design of Universal, Controlled induction %26amp; BLDC motor
DESIRED SKILLS:Should have worked in a Senior position for more than 20 years in designing FHP (Universal, Controlled Induction %26amp; BLDC) motors for washing machine application. Able to work in a small team environment and in a cross functional manner.Excellent Knowledge of manufacturing process,design methodology and Project Management will be an added advantage.JOB PROFILE:To provide design solutions for new washing machine motor %26amp; customer needs.Pursue new business opportunities %26amp; further develop business by winning new OEM.Person from the below company will be an suitable candidate -ATB Selni, ACC, C.E.Set, Emerson, IMEP, Bosch, Siemens, TEE, Arcelik, BekoCan some one help me to find a senior person who is an expert in Electric motor design for washing machine.?
You should probably post an ad on craigslist or Yahoo Jobs. This is more of a question/answer forum not many people scouting for jobs on here.
Good Luck! :)
My child wet my bed. it soaked through to electric blanket. it can't be washed. how do i clean this area?
Professionally dry cleaned is best or sponge it own with warm soapy water.
But check the tags attached to the blanket... there are sometimes washing instructions.My child wet my bed. it soaked through to electric blanket. it can't be washed. how do i clean this area?
Try putting only a little water in the bottom of a bath and only soaking the area that i stained. Dishwashing liquid is good for this as it s very bubblyMy child wet my bed. it soaked through to electric blanket. it can't be washed. how do i clean this area?
You could start by sprinkling with baby powder this takes the smell out and absorbs most of the urine. It is a good start, did it heaps when my kids were small and bed wetters Good luck .
But check the tags attached to the blanket... there are sometimes washing instructions.My child wet my bed. it soaked through to electric blanket. it can't be washed. how do i clean this area?
Try putting only a little water in the bottom of a bath and only soaking the area that i stained. Dishwashing liquid is good for this as it s very bubblyMy child wet my bed. it soaked through to electric blanket. it can't be washed. how do i clean this area?
You could start by sprinkling with baby powder this takes the smell out and absorbs most of the urine. It is a good start, did it heaps when my kids were small and bed wetters Good luck .
Electric shock, twin tub washing machine?
I got an old hitachi twin tub yesterday, it works great (and beats hand washing!) but the dials give a mild electric shock - it doesn't hurt, its just like a static shock. To get around this, Ive been using tongs with a rubber end to turn the dials, so I don't have to touch them. I don't mind doing this, but does anyone know if its dangerous? Could I still get shocked this way? Also, does anyone know how to fix it? I was thinking about putting rubber tape around the dials, but is there an easier way?
Please don't bother telling me to buy a new one - I cant.
Thanks!Electric shock, twin tub washing machine?
This indicates the ground wire is not working , , , potential serious shock hazard especially around water and if you are using 220 V in your country.
First thing to do is check that the house ground is working and installed properly . Only takes a few minutes to check everything and anyone with a little electrical knowledge can help you with that
Then make sure the outlet ground is working , then the plug must have three wires not two and all extension cords must carry this third wire and connect to the house ground . This is a critical safety factor for any major appliance especially if there is exposed metal parts.
I would also take the cover off the top control panel , also very easy with a philips screw driver , washer unplugged of course , make sure there is no damage inside from rats, cockroaches etc. which love to chew the insulation off wires in tropical regions especially . Also turn the machine on its side and have a good look underneath for any damage. If there is, you will have to get help to replace wires , not that difficult for someone with general electrical knowledge. Be sure to inspect the green ground wire that connects to the metal cover of the washer near the bottom . If it looks rusty or is not making a good connection, reconnect it. Also there should be one connected to the metal parts at the control knobs etc.
If it is all clear on the machine itself , and you found a problem with the wire or ground system ( the ground wire should start from a metal rod driven deep into the ground near the electrical box outside the house.)
you can assume the electric shock was caused by static electricity buildup. This in itself is not dangerous, it just indicates there is a danger of a full lines voltage shock , which can be fatal, like in the case of a bare wire touching any metal .
A final note , please be careful if you are pouring any water over the electrical control panel , as water conducts electricity , this is just like pouring a bunch of bare wires on it. Keep the machine dry underneath and well out of reach of any blowing rain . If water splashes near he bottom it can splash back up and wet all the motor parts etc.
If you need any more help just contact me from the address you will find if you double click on my picture. I can phone you free from here also if necessary . . .Electric shock, twin tub washing machine?
You should get it checked out. It could be that the insulation has frayed from a wire, and it is touching the metal of the machine. If so, it could get worse, and give you, or someone else who touches it, a severe electric shock. Insulating the dials will not solve the problem. Any metal part, or even the water you use in it, can become 'live'
be careful you can have a fire, most house fires are from electrical, and candles and cooking. be careful
it's not normal. you can get killed if you're not careful. Please don't let the tub drain the living life out of you.
electrical tape might work but you really need to ground the machine to something if you look at the back of the machine you will probably see a green or bare copper wire if there is a metal water pipe nearby extend and connect the wire to that pipe with a clamp of some kind so it is secure if there is no metal pipe around unscrew the plate covering the outlet if the box in the wall is made from metal you can attach it to one of the screws holding the outlet to the box if there is no green or bare wire you can attach a wire 10 gauge or thicker to the machine on any metal part preferably a spot that touches the dials or close to it with a screw making sure the wire touches bare metal and follow the above steps, this is a very dangerous situation if for some reason your washer overflows and you are standing in water when you touch the dial it could kill you, this is best handled by an electrician and if you follow the steps above and it still shocks you you should get an electrician to fix this.
Sounds like there is a breakdown in insulation somewhere. I would get a sympathetic electrician to look at it. I would also suggest having the fuses or mcb's in the fusebox looked at at the same time as a current leakage like this ought to trip the breaker for that particular circuit.facial peels
Please don't bother telling me to buy a new one - I cant.
Thanks!Electric shock, twin tub washing machine?
This indicates the ground wire is not working , , , potential serious shock hazard especially around water and if you are using 220 V in your country.
First thing to do is check that the house ground is working and installed properly . Only takes a few minutes to check everything and anyone with a little electrical knowledge can help you with that
Then make sure the outlet ground is working , then the plug must have three wires not two and all extension cords must carry this third wire and connect to the house ground . This is a critical safety factor for any major appliance especially if there is exposed metal parts.
I would also take the cover off the top control panel , also very easy with a philips screw driver , washer unplugged of course , make sure there is no damage inside from rats, cockroaches etc. which love to chew the insulation off wires in tropical regions especially . Also turn the machine on its side and have a good look underneath for any damage. If there is, you will have to get help to replace wires , not that difficult for someone with general electrical knowledge. Be sure to inspect the green ground wire that connects to the metal cover of the washer near the bottom . If it looks rusty or is not making a good connection, reconnect it. Also there should be one connected to the metal parts at the control knobs etc.
If it is all clear on the machine itself , and you found a problem with the wire or ground system ( the ground wire should start from a metal rod driven deep into the ground near the electrical box outside the house.)
you can assume the electric shock was caused by static electricity buildup. This in itself is not dangerous, it just indicates there is a danger of a full lines voltage shock , which can be fatal, like in the case of a bare wire touching any metal .
A final note , please be careful if you are pouring any water over the electrical control panel , as water conducts electricity , this is just like pouring a bunch of bare wires on it. Keep the machine dry underneath and well out of reach of any blowing rain . If water splashes near he bottom it can splash back up and wet all the motor parts etc.
If you need any more help just contact me from the address you will find if you double click on my picture. I can phone you free from here also if necessary . . .Electric shock, twin tub washing machine?
You should get it checked out. It could be that the insulation has frayed from a wire, and it is touching the metal of the machine. If so, it could get worse, and give you, or someone else who touches it, a severe electric shock. Insulating the dials will not solve the problem. Any metal part, or even the water you use in it, can become 'live'
be careful you can have a fire, most house fires are from electrical, and candles and cooking. be careful
it's not normal. you can get killed if you're not careful. Please don't let the tub drain the living life out of you.
electrical tape might work but you really need to ground the machine to something if you look at the back of the machine you will probably see a green or bare copper wire if there is a metal water pipe nearby extend and connect the wire to that pipe with a clamp of some kind so it is secure if there is no metal pipe around unscrew the plate covering the outlet if the box in the wall is made from metal you can attach it to one of the screws holding the outlet to the box if there is no green or bare wire you can attach a wire 10 gauge or thicker to the machine on any metal part preferably a spot that touches the dials or close to it with a screw making sure the wire touches bare metal and follow the above steps, this is a very dangerous situation if for some reason your washer overflows and you are standing in water when you touch the dial it could kill you, this is best handled by an electrician and if you follow the steps above and it still shocks you you should get an electrician to fix this.
Sounds like there is a breakdown in insulation somewhere. I would get a sympathetic electrician to look at it. I would also suggest having the fuses or mcb's in the fusebox looked at at the same time as a current leakage like this ought to trip the breaker for that particular circuit.
My washing machine keeps giving me an electric shock, why is this? and do I need a new one or is it repairable?
It is quite likely to be the earth connection is broken on your house wiring
This needs be checked by a qualified electrician.
You also need to have your RCD checked as if you are getting electric shocks itt should be trippingMy washing machine keeps giving me an electric shock, why is this? and do I need a new one or is it repairable?
Before you do anything else, if the washer is old and has a two-prong plug, pull it out, turn it 180 degrees and reinsert it. You can not do this with a polarized plug, but it has cured a lot of shocking instances in the past.
You may also want to get a tester to see which wires are hot (charged) and which are not. It is possible for a receptacle to be miswired with the connections reversed.
If reversing the plug doesn't work and the recptacle polarity is correct, then yes, it is time to have it looked at. If someone has cut off the grounding prong to allow it to be used in a two-prong outlet, you need to find that person and thrash him severely about the head and face.My washing machine keeps giving me an electric shock, why is this? and do I need a new one or is it repairable?
It's likely to be the house wiring (or you have trapped the flex and it's worn through) . You can check the flex yourself, but you'll have to get an electrician to check the house wiring.
Why so many people think that all houses have RCDs is beyond me! they appear in roughly 20% of the housing stock in the UK...
I have never heard of ';earthed';. In the US we call it grounded. So either the plug has been rigged to have only the two prongs or it is damaged.
Needless to say water and an ungrounded washer is a combination which could cause a short and sparking which would lead to a fire or electrical shock. Have a serviceman come out and redo the cord. This shouldn't cost that much - less than $75. If the washer is really old look for a scratch and dent model, in the paper or craigslist.com.
Is this a static shock or a mains electrical shock which can be minor if you are poorly earthed. My advice at the very least would be to get someone to look at it. In fact I would say do not use it until you know it is safe to use.
It has something shorting out. Don't use it and call a repair man. It could kill you. It should be grounded but even if it's not it shouldn't shock. As far as static electricity it would follow the water back and clear it's self.
earth leakage is quite common on a washing machine and can be repaired. The worrying thing is your safety trip out system should be cutting off your electricity before this happens but it doesnt seem to be working so id get that checked out if i were you
Get someone who knows what they are doing if you must but if more than 10 years old dump it and get another because this is possibly the start of repairs the repairs which ultimately will cost more than a new machine
your machine needs to be ';earthed'; - get an electrician in.
TURN IT OF %26amp; UNPLUG IT. CALL A SPARKS NOW. MAINS ELECTRIC KILLS.
get an electrician to check if there is any earth bonding
This needs be checked by a qualified electrician.
You also need to have your RCD checked as if you are getting electric shocks itt should be trippingMy washing machine keeps giving me an electric shock, why is this? and do I need a new one or is it repairable?
Before you do anything else, if the washer is old and has a two-prong plug, pull it out, turn it 180 degrees and reinsert it. You can not do this with a polarized plug, but it has cured a lot of shocking instances in the past.
You may also want to get a tester to see which wires are hot (charged) and which are not. It is possible for a receptacle to be miswired with the connections reversed.
If reversing the plug doesn't work and the recptacle polarity is correct, then yes, it is time to have it looked at. If someone has cut off the grounding prong to allow it to be used in a two-prong outlet, you need to find that person and thrash him severely about the head and face.My washing machine keeps giving me an electric shock, why is this? and do I need a new one or is it repairable?
It's likely to be the house wiring (or you have trapped the flex and it's worn through) . You can check the flex yourself, but you'll have to get an electrician to check the house wiring.
Why so many people think that all houses have RCDs is beyond me! they appear in roughly 20% of the housing stock in the UK...
I have never heard of ';earthed';. In the US we call it grounded. So either the plug has been rigged to have only the two prongs or it is damaged.
Needless to say water and an ungrounded washer is a combination which could cause a short and sparking which would lead to a fire or electrical shock. Have a serviceman come out and redo the cord. This shouldn't cost that much - less than $75. If the washer is really old look for a scratch and dent model, in the paper or craigslist.com.
Is this a static shock or a mains electrical shock which can be minor if you are poorly earthed. My advice at the very least would be to get someone to look at it. In fact I would say do not use it until you know it is safe to use.
It has something shorting out. Don't use it and call a repair man. It could kill you. It should be grounded but even if it's not it shouldn't shock. As far as static electricity it would follow the water back and clear it's self.
earth leakage is quite common on a washing machine and can be repaired. The worrying thing is your safety trip out system should be cutting off your electricity before this happens but it doesnt seem to be working so id get that checked out if i were you
Get someone who knows what they are doing if you must but if more than 10 years old dump it and get another because this is possibly the start of repairs the repairs which ultimately will cost more than a new machine
your machine needs to be ';earthed'; - get an electrician in.
TURN IT OF %26amp; UNPLUG IT. CALL A SPARKS NOW. MAINS ELECTRIC KILLS.
get an electrician to check if there is any earth bonding
Washing machine short circuit electrics help please?
My washing machine started this morning but about 20 mins into cycle it tripped the master trip switch and now whenevefr i plug it in it does the same
I have recently had my fusebox moved and my kitchen rewired, could this be the problem, even though none of the other appliances are short circuiting and I have used the machine 5 times since then?
Also I have moved my washing machine out of the room and back again could this be the problem even though I have used it 5 times since then?Washing machine short circuit electrics help please?
You mentioned that the washer tripped the MAIN breaker. At first glance it seems that the total amperage used is greater than the rating of the main breaker. If you have ten 30 Amp breakers, each handling 28 Amps, that is 280 Amps total usage. If the main breaker is a 250 Amp breaker, then it trips.
You can buy an Ammeter for this kind of test, but it might be better to call in a professional. The quick answer; reduce the total load on you system, you save a lot of money that way.Washing machine short circuit electrics help please?
It's not short-circuiting. You've just had a re-wire; ERGO: It's an RCD switch.
It only occurs when the thing is plugged in.
Therefore it's a damaged flex or damp in the washer, or a component is creamcrackerd..
What is it doing 20mins into the cycle; about to start a spin? That indicates a motor/pump fault.
you said you moved the washer you could have pulled a wire off the motor or the water valves. unplug and look around inside the washer you will see a burnt mark if the wire is touching the case easy to see. yes things like this happen all the time.
This suggests that the machine has developed a fault. It might be something simple like a loose wire but I'd recommend calling in a washing machine repairman.
I have recently had my fusebox moved and my kitchen rewired, could this be the problem, even though none of the other appliances are short circuiting and I have used the machine 5 times since then?
Also I have moved my washing machine out of the room and back again could this be the problem even though I have used it 5 times since then?Washing machine short circuit electrics help please?
You mentioned that the washer tripped the MAIN breaker. At first glance it seems that the total amperage used is greater than the rating of the main breaker. If you have ten 30 Amp breakers, each handling 28 Amps, that is 280 Amps total usage. If the main breaker is a 250 Amp breaker, then it trips.
You can buy an Ammeter for this kind of test, but it might be better to call in a professional. The quick answer; reduce the total load on you system, you save a lot of money that way.Washing machine short circuit electrics help please?
It's not short-circuiting. You've just had a re-wire; ERGO: It's an RCD switch.
It only occurs when the thing is plugged in.
Therefore it's a damaged flex or damp in the washer, or a component is creamcrackerd..
What is it doing 20mins into the cycle; about to start a spin? That indicates a motor/pump fault.
you said you moved the washer you could have pulled a wire off the motor or the water valves. unplug and look around inside the washer you will see a burnt mark if the wire is touching the case easy to see. yes things like this happen all the time.
This suggests that the machine has developed a fault. It might be something simple like a loose wire but I'd recommend calling in a washing machine repairman.
Washed an electric blanket, now it's all oily?
I followed the care instructions on the electric blanket to wash on gentle. I thought the detergent was still all over it, so i rinsed it again, but when I pulled it out and let it air dry I realized it was covered in some really thick oil! Did something burst? Also there seem to be some dark purple smudges on the blanket. I know there was nothing in the washer before I put it in, and there is nothing in there now. I am not sure why this yellow electric blanket is now covered in oil and some purple smears. What do I do now?Washed an electric blanket, now it's all oily?
Did you use HOT water or HOT dryer? That could have melted the wiring inside and caused it to become sticky.Washed an electric blanket, now it's all oily?
Throw it out, something broke. Do not take a chance on something as dangerous as this could be, it might possibly electrocute the user. They are costly, but buy another one.
Did you use HOT water or HOT dryer? That could have melted the wiring inside and caused it to become sticky.Washed an electric blanket, now it's all oily?
Throw it out, something broke. Do not take a chance on something as dangerous as this could be, it might possibly electrocute the user. They are costly, but buy another one.
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