Hotpoint 1200 washing machine keeps tripping electric. Every time I start a wash the electric trips. I tried running it without any water or clothes and it seems to run ok then but as soon as I add any clothes or water the main box electric trips out.
First unplug your washer. Check the ground on the washer and make sure it isn't loose; this would be a good time to inspect the wiring harness for any problems. Next check the outlet (turn off the electric to that breaker first) make sure all the wires are tight and are making good contact; pay special attention to the neutral (white) wire. If that seems fine, and you are comfortable with going into you breaker panel, turn off that breaker and check the hot (the wire on the breaker) to make sure it isn't loose and then check the neutral wire. If either of these wires seem loose tighten them down....a loose wire will move when a load is put on it and cause the breaker to trip. If all seems normal and washer is still tripping the breaker you might want to replace the breaker.....they can go bad. Good luck!
1,565 views
Usually answered in minutes!
electrics keep tripping when i turn the machine on. Can you help plse?
×