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My washing machine keeps tripping my fuse box, but why?

Each time I use a 60 wash, my fuse box keeps tripping, is this something I need to be worried about?
Trinidad - I have a number of needs. Don't shoot me down if i get something wrong!!

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  • Mistral001
    Mistral001 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    edited 24 February 2019 at 6:43PM
    You need to get an electrician to look at it. It looks like the circuit is being over loaded or there is something wrong with the machine. A washing machine repair technician will probably refer you to an electrician.
  • Yes. There's probably a fault with the washing machine or the socket it's plugged into. Get it looked at by an electrician.
  • trinidadone
    trinidadone Posts: 3,377 Forumite
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    thank you!!
    Trinidad - I have a number of needs. Don't shoot me down if i get something wrong!!
  • Mr.Generous
    Mr.Generous Posts: 4,026 Forumite
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    Carbon dust from worn down brushes a very common cause of leak to earth tripping on washing machines. Possibly damp getting to heating element electrics, but check the easy thing first. Just clean the armature with a paint brush get all the dust away. may be a good time for new brushes.
    Mr Generous - Landlord for more than 10 years. Generous? - Possibly but sarcastic more likely.
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