Dishwasher blown fuse

[deuce22]

Hi.

My mother in laws dishwasher has stopped working. Every time I replace the fuse and turn on the plug it blows.

It is about 5 years old and she's not sure to repair or replace it.

Is it worth calling someone out and repairing it or will it just be better to renew it.

Thanks.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

First thing would be to check the flex for damage and that you are using the correct rating of fuse for the appliance.

 

[Sam Gangee]

Is it worth calling someone out and repairing it or will it just be better to renew it.

Impossible to answer. You need to consider:-
What's the repair estimate?
What would be its current value?
What would be the cost of a new (or used) replacement?
How keen is she to keep it?

 

[deuce22]

Thanks both.

She has been out of the house for about 6 months, so it hasn't been used. She then used it for about 2 weeks when she moved back and it was fine, then it just stopped working. I replaced the fuse and there was a bang.
I then tried something else in the socket and it worked fine, so it ruled that out.

It's about 3 years old and she could probably get another one for around £200.

I just thought that there would be a minimum call out for an engineer.

I think I'll take it out and check everything first and maybe I'll come across a noticeable problem.

Thanks.

 

[Burnerman]

If you can expose the heating element terminals, just check that for a short circuit....
John

 

[deuce22]

Cheers John.

I'll try that.

 

[ekmdgrf]

If the fuse is blowing as soon as it's turned on then something is shorting somewhere. The element is a prime suspect as they have a habit of breaking. It is just a glorified light bulb after all. Strange though that it happens as soon as turned on as I would have though that the element wouldn't power up at that point. Perhaps you need to get some quotes for a repair and go from there. It's hard to tell how much, of course, as it depends what is wrong with it. Personally I'd have a go at finding the fault. If you're good with troubleshooting and can work a multimeter, I'd say you have a good chance at fixing it.