fuse keeps blowing

[cully1968]

Hi my electra washing machine keeps blowing a fuse but if i mess with the wires especially a earth wire it works for a while then blows again??
if the earth wire isnt tight will this cause the fuse to blow...
please help as i dont want to pay out for repairs if it is a simple problem.. :confused:

[DIY Guy]

If you have loose wires nad a problem with blowing fuses, then you probably have a dangerous condition with the washer. THIS NOT SOMETHING TO MESS AROUND WITH.

You need to determine what is loose, why it keeps coming loose and resolve the condition. You may have an electrical short in the appliance and this can result in a deadly shock if it is shorting to the cabinet.

If you are not familiar and comfortable with troubleshooting an electrical problem, hire a professional or replace the washer.

If you are comfortable with this kind of troubleshooting, then you need to unplug the washer and test individual wires for a short. The problem is that they may only short when the washer is shaking and rocking. So it could be very difficult to find the problem.

Also, it is possible that an electrical problem lies in your homes wiring, the outlet, the electrical cord or if you have a circuit breaker, in the breaker.

Sorry, I couldn't help more, but electrical problems are the least solveable via this kind of messaging. It is really more of a in person type of thing.