Washing machine on the blink!

leaskovski

leaskovski

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Hi guys,

I have got a Bosch washing/dryer machine. All has been fine until yesterday when it decided it wanted to blow a fuse (13amp) with a bang. Ok, fine, so i swapped the fuse and then did an empty short spin and it was fine. So i loaded it up again, and then bang. It went again about 1 minute into the program. So, i tested the fuse and this time it wasn't blown. I plugged the machine into a different socket in the kitchen and it was fine. So i think the original plug socket has died. Can that happen? :confused:

Anyway, you guessed it. It blew another fuse earlier when it was in a different socket. When it blows the fuse, it is within te 1st minute of the cycle. After that it appears to finish the program fine.

What do you think it could be? A short somewhere in the machine?

Looks like i need to get my elecie mate round to test it, whilst i change the original plug socket to see if i get power back through it. :(
 
If its constantly drawing enough current to blow a fuse, something is obviously wrong and you're not helping the situation by constantly plugging it back in. Don't use it until it's been checked!

Burnsy
 
burnsy2023 said:
If its constantly drawing enough current to blow a fuse, something is obviously wrong and you're not helping the situation by constantly plugging it back in. Don't use it until it's been checked!

Burnsy
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Its currently running a programme at the moment, so i will let it finish :eek:
 
Any appliance that has water and electricity poses a serious risk if it has excessive current draw. Personally, I'd turn it off.

Burnsy
 
burnsy2023 said:
Any appliance that has water and electricity poses a serious risk if it has excessive current draw. Personally, I'd turn it off.

Burnsy
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You're right, but i need pants! :(

Anyway, what are good makes of washer dryers these days??
 
My washing machine did something similar and it was due to the cable ties on a bunch of internal cables just inside the top of the machine. These ties had rubbed, (due to the machine vibrating), through the insulation on a couple of wires causing them to short. Some insulating tape later and it works fine.

A quick visual inspection, with the power off(!), could be in order ....
 
memyselfandi said:
My washing machine did something similar and it was due to the cable ties on a bunch of internal cables just inside the top of the machine. These ties had rubbed, (due to the machine vibrating), through the insulation on a couple of wires causing them to short. Some insulating tape later and it works fine.

A quick visual inspection, with the power off(!), could be in order ....
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Good call. I will do thi in the morning before i go to work. A good excuse to be late! :D
 
leaskovski said:
Good call. I will do thi in the morning before i go to work. A good excuse to be late! :D
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Okay, i have had a look and i can't see any dodgy shorts! I think i know why that plug is not working as well now. There is a fuse socket above the work surface the other side of the sink which i suspect the washing machine and dish washer plugs are connected to, so i bet the fuse in there has blown.

Anyway, back to the machine. I have been speaking to an engineer at work and he says to look out for the following...

1) Leaks that are dripping onto the control units. Well we are okay there. I cant see any leaks.

2) The motor that spins the drum may be pulling to much juice due to a slipping belt.

3) Heating element may be buggered.

Does anyone know of any reputable washing machine repair man in the canterbury aprea?
 
any make is good whilst its working no machine is better than any others at the min on reliability you pay more for the name and functions
 
Probably the heater. It's the biggest current draw in the system and they die after a while.

Either that or it could be fatigued motor or heater wires but Bosches don't normally suffer from that and you'd probably see some burning on the wire insulation.
 
Samtheman1k said:
You get free extended guarantees if you buy one from John Lewis.
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More like you pay for it without choice, you seen john lewis prices!

Just get a cheap one, they die every few years anyway mate, once one thing goes wrong everything goes wrong and you're forever repairing it, been there done that with the fancy machines.
 
The heater isn't on for the whole cycle and since it's a Bosch you've probably got a hot and cold fill so it might not always come on for a 40 degree wash.

If it's blowing a 13A fuse then somethign must be maxing out the power somehow. Either the heater or a short are the only things that would do this I think, unless maybe there's something up with the motor and it only does it intermittently but happens to do it every now and then when the heater is on.
 
Jonny69 said:
The heater isn't on for the whole cycle and since it's a Bosch you've probably got a hot and cold fill so it might not always come on for a 40 degree wash.

If it's blowing a 13A fuse then somethign must be maxing out the power somehow. Either the heater or a short are the only things that would do this I think, unless maybe there's something up with the motor and it only does it intermittently but happens to do it every now and then when the heater is on.
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Its only got a cold fill. I'm thinking the way to check to see if it is the heating element, i could do a short wash with a high temp. This should then blow the fuse. :confused:
 
I'd agree that it is probably the heating element.
There are plenty of repair people that can come out and do a free of charge inspection. Try a couple to see if their stories tally, then buy the part online and fit it yourself.
I've done this a few times and haven't electrocuted myself yet!
 
pitchfork said:
More like you pay for it without choice, you seen john lewis prices!
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Yes, they are pretty much the same as everywhere else due to RRPs and the like. They only seem more expensive as they generally sell higher quality stuff than Currys etc. They don't have shareholders, like Currys does, so can afford to chuck in free guarantees.
 
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