Arctic Earth Leakage / Short Circuit

Washer causes circuit breaker to trip or RCD to trip during operation.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Heater shorted to earth, Motor insulation breakdown, Damaged wiring harness touching chassis, Faulty mains filter

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker without finding the cause. Unplug the washer before inspection.

  • Step 1 – Isolate the washer:
    • Confirm that the breaker only trips when the Arctic washer is in use.
  • Step 2 – Inspect wiring:
    • Remove rear panel and check for crushed or cut wires.
  • Step 3 – Test heater (advanced):
    • Disconnect heater wires and test for continuity between each terminal and earth; any reading indicates a fault.
  • Step 4 – Test motor (advanced):
    • Similarly, test motor windings to chassis for leakage.
  • If earth leakage is found on heater or motor, replace the faulty component. If no obvious fault is found, have a qualified technician perform insulation resistance tests and repair.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Heating Element
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