Washing machine tripped breaker can not reset the breaker where to start? It has a load of clothes in it.

Unplug the machine from the wall and see if the breaker will stay on.

If the breaker stays on call a washing machine repairman.

If the breaker continues tripping call an electrician.

And just to test a little bit further, if the breaker stays on with nothing plugged in, try plugging in something else like a blow dryer and see what happens. Very small chance it could still be on the electrical side, and if the blow dryer trips it, you're pointing in that direction.

Make sure when you�re resetting the breaker you are turning the breaker to the off position and then back to on. You can�t reset a breaker from the tripped position.

Do not do the above. Your washing machine is more than likely 220v. That�s why the plug is different so people don�t dumb [censored] and plug 110v loads in 220v.

While doing this feel if the breaker is warm. If it is it won't reset.

Washing machines are 110v Dryers are 220v

I thought he was talking about his dryer. My bad big cat. It clearly said washing machine too.

I think you're confusing the dryer outlet with the washing machine outlet. Almost all washing machines are 120V and use a standard NEMA 5-15 outlet. I think there may be a few 240V washers around, but I've never seen one. Obviously if the plug doesn't fit the cord you shouldn't be trying to plug it in.

WHAT? A 220v residential washing machine? Nope.

The plug is different because it is a 110v 20amp appliance.

You either have a temporary overload (ruled out, sorta), a bad breaker or a broken washing machine. Here is what I would do. Leave the washer plugged in but turn it off at the timer. Rotate the timer to the end of a rinse cycle so only the pump will run when you turn it back on. Now turn the breaker on but don�t touch the washer yet. To test for a leak to ground, brush the back of your hand against the washer. If you feel a tickle, stop right there, turn the breaker off and call the washer repairman or put on your washer repairman cap and get it fixed.

If all is well, activate the end of a rinse cycle and the pump should run and drain the tub. If so, the spin cycle should follow afterwards.

Now if you have a new fangled washer, none of this will apply, but the troubleshooting procedures are still applicable.

Call the cops.

Stand in a bucket of water while you�re doing the testing to ensure you are properly grounded

OK. It is back on, not sure if there is a problem with the washer or the breaker. Is there a simple test to check a breaker or will it take an electrician. Btw my washer and dryer are both 110v.

Thanks for the help.

Pull a gun on it, then go fishing.

Don't think so . . . .


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