washing machine keeps blowing the fuse

[diane1]

help!!

my indesit washer dryer gets to the end of its cycle (which helps)
then as its on its final spin...right at the end, theres a small bang and the l.e.d goes out.
changed the fuse in the plug several times so i know there is a problem, any hints as to what the prob is
+will it be expensive to have a guy round to fix it?

thanks, diane

 

[jj4091]

What size fuse are you putting in?

 

[diane1]

its the plug in the wall, so 13 amp.

diane

 

[jj4091]

It sounds like your appliance is faulty, the only way you will find out if it will be an expensive repair is to ask for estimates.

 

[Diyisfun]

My w/m has been tripping the circuit for over a year, if its allowed to have the very very last spin, my partner knows when this is & turns machine off.
I havent masterd the art of this yet so I am banned from using the machine..hehehe

 

[tockworth]

prime suspect motor. Insulation or windings breaking down as on final spin motor draws maximum current

 

[Diyisfun]

prime suspect motor. Insulation or windings breaking down as on final spin motor draws maximum current

I was thinking it was the programe switch clicking to the last position, as my washing lady says it sometimes trips when she turns the dial. I think what she does it, with the machine off selects the wash required, switches on, then shuts the door for the machine to start. She is so clever I let her get on with it. You need to see how good she is with the iron as well.

 

[diane1]

wow!! my machine only goes off on the very last spin too. ive just switched mine off too before the last spin as im out of new fuses!

i think i will save up for a new machine.

cheers all

diane