Washing machine tripping electric on final spin

ben501

More of an economics question, but it would be interesting to know the cause as well. (appreciate it may be a needle in a haystack/ how long is a piece of string type query)

My washing machine, about 12 years old (Servis M6006) has been tripping the fusebox during its final spin. It only happens occasionally, I had forgotten about the last time until it happened again today.

Due to its age (is 12 years for a machine usually used only once a week considered old?) I'm wondering if I should forego calling out an engineer, and just put the money saved toward a new machine.

Any suggestions on a likely cause, and more importantly, would you consider it worthwhile fixing? I've no problems with it other than this cutting out, but don't know anything about expected lifespans. IIRC, it's a cheap model anyway. It was just the 1600 spin, along with the 'A' rating that made me choose it originally.

shaun_from_Africa

As washing machines tend to vibrate most during the spin cycle, it could be a damaged wire that is touching the chassis when the spin is going.

Personally, for a 12 year old machine, I wouldn't be spending too much time or money investigating the cause as you may get it fixed only for another fault to occur in the not too distant future.

Norman_Castle

Start by checking the mains cable between the machine and plug, it may be loose or damaged. Easy to check but often hidden behind the machine.