I have a problem with the fuse tripping every time I switch on the washing machine. It started a few months ago when using the machine intermittently tripped the fuse. This got gradually worse until it happened every time.
The washing machine was old so I decided to get a new one. Initially this worked fine and then the problem re-occurred. I then ran an extension lead down from the upstairs circuit. Again this seemed to work for a while but now it is completely impossible to use the washing machine in any socket in the house...
As a complete novice when it comes to electrics I don't know what's the next course of action. An electrician tested the downstairs circuit and could find no fault. He suggested changing the fuse board but I don't want to go down this expensive route if this is not the problem. Unless it is a coincidence (with 2 faulty machines) I can't see how the appliance is at fault.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Russell
The washing machine was old so I decided to get a new one. Initially this worked fine and then the problem re-occurred. I then ran an extension lead down from the upstairs circuit. Again this seemed to work for a while but now it is completely impossible to use the washing machine in any socket in the house...
As a complete novice when it comes to electrics I don't know what's the next course of action. An electrician tested the downstairs circuit and could find no fault. He suggested changing the fuse board but I don't want to go down this expensive route if this is not the problem. Unless it is a coincidence (with 2 faulty machines) I can't see how the appliance is at fault.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Russell