A tutorial on how to fix Bosch Washing Machine tripping power or circuit breaker. This diagnosis and repair will apply to most Bosch Front Load Washing Machines.
Thank you so much for this. You helped me diagnose my problem, I have a new heater element on order. You saved me the cost of a new washer/dryer. Thank you.
Thank you so much. You have made a big problem so easy to solve. I followed your guidance and fixed my washing machine which was tripping the electricity in my house. I changed the heater and sensor. It is great, working as new! You saved me from purchasing a new one. 😀
Thank you so much! What a clear and helpful video. We have worked out that it is the heating element and we will attempt to change it ourselves. How kind to provide such a service to the community!
Many thanks for your video. Nice clear and concise instructions. I have now changed the heater myself, and the machine is now back in operation. This is something I would not have done without your help.
Absolute legend! Our bosch machine was tripping the power straight away, didnt think the heating element would do that until it started heating but £23 for a genuine new one, fitted and perfect! thank you for this superb video.
Fantastic video. 👏🏻👏🏻My washing machine works again thanks to you. My problem was exactly as you described. Existing heater completely ruined. New heater and sensor installed. Back in business. 👍🏻 Thanks so much for taking the time to make and upload your video. Regards Clive.
Thank you, very clear detailed video. Our washing machine started tripping yesterday evening now I have at least one possibility to check......time to get my tools and check...thx
Thanks for the video. My Bosch machine tripped my circuit breaker so I replaced the heating element and tried to use the machine again. This time the water did seem to get warm, suggesting the new heating element is functioning, but the machine got part way through the wash cycle before tripping the circuit breaker again. I also found that the fuse in the plug had blown. I replaced the fuse but now the machine won't switch on at all. I know the plug fuse is OK, as is the wall socket. So now I don't know what's wrong with the machine. Any suggestions please?
Hi Mr. Washy Washy. I hope you can help me. Mine is an Ariston that have tripping problem. When I plug it in its socket in the bathroom it trips the breaker. But when I plug it in other sockets using an extension in the bedroom or kitchen it works well. What could be the problem. Thanks. P.S. when I use other appliances in the socket of my bathroom where the washing machine they work well. Thanks again.
I’ve gone through the process you’ve shown and it doesn’t seem to be my drum or the heating element. It trips the RCD every time I switch the machine on with the door closed. What else could it be please?
Great video. I have a question- my 2 year old Bosch washing machine trips the RCD intermittently, sometimes mid wash and sometimes just as soon as I open the door before I even start a cycle (just opening the door can do it, no buttons pressed). However a sometimes I can run several washes without it tripping at all. I realise it would need proper test, but can you say which failing component would normally cause that kind of behaviour?
I have the same power tripping problem with a 2 years old Bosh Vario-perfect. I measured the 3-phase motor with a Megger insulation tester and also the heating element after warming up in a bottle. Both are OK. Then I changed the two mains filter capacitors (10 nF and 22 nF) on the driver board who were connected to ground by 400 Volts types. No result. The machine is working well with ground disconnected, but this is unsafe. Floating voltage measured with an multimeter, between machine housing and mains real ground is 90 -140 Volts, dependent on orientation of the plug and is able to light up a small incandescent lamp. That was the primary reason I suspected the two capacitors because they are the sole ground connections on the board ground (=housing too) All other power supply components on the board are OK. Any other idea? Thank You
Hello I have a question: After i changed my heating element, like you did, it "popped" out after a couple of wash cycles. I suspect that i tightened it too much, could that be the case?
I have a Bosch Exxcel 8 which trips the fuse box. Under each cycle I have the option to reduce the temperature to zero and once I do this it stops tripping. The drum motion seems normal. Would it be safe to assume that the heating element must be the cause ? thank you in anticipation
The "rinse and spin" cycle doesn't heat the water. So if the machine can run a "rinse and spin" without tripping - that means the heating element is very likely the problem, assuming the drum rotates nicely and the element isn't catching on the drum ???? Is that correct?
Of course, if the above is true, and it continues to trip , it also means taht heating element is not the problem and you need to look elsewhere........
Hi, my machine keeps tripping electricity, I’ve manually drained all water through the pipe at the bottom of the machine. Could you please advise how to unlock the door without turning the machine on ?
