washing machine tripping circuit

schuette · 10-06-2009, 07:06 PM

My whirlpool washing machine fills with water then trips the 20 amp GFI when it goes to agitate. after I reset the breaker it works fine.

Scuba_Dave · 10-06-2009, 07:28 PM

Yes - it needs to be on a GFCI
Have you used it since he redid the wiring without it tripping?

schuette · 10-06-2009, 07:45 PM

no, my landlord had them wire a room off the garage so we could install washer and dryer. From the beginning it has done this. thanks

Scuba_Dave · 10-06-2009, 08:18 PM

Call your landlord back
They wired it wrong

A laundry area requires a dedicated 20a circuit

spark plug · 10-06-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scuba_Dave

Call your landlord back
They wired it wrong

A laundry area requires a dedicated 20a circuit

Beside the "Dedicated Circuit" issue. Why when the breaker is reset it works fine. I suspect this is an appliance issue. There is a restriction on the washer. Sometimes it's a worn or chipped belt. (No matter what)

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Yoyizit · 10-06-2009, 09:23 PM

We had a post like this a long time ago.
The OP found that some washing machines get an exemption for GFCIs. Ask the manuf.

spark plug · 10-07-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoyizit

We had a post like this a long time ago.
The OP found that some washing machines get an exemption for GFCIs. Ask the manuf.

From the info. we have, it doesn't appear that it's a GROUND FAULT issue. Rather an "Overload" issue. When something (including a belt) is binding the motor (LR condition) the breaker tends to trip.(No matter what)

Don't Drink and Drive, Ever!!!

10-06-2009, 07:06 PM	#1
schuette Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	washing machine tripping circuit My whirlpool washing machine fills with water then trips the 20 amp GFI when it goes to agitate. after I reset the breaker it works fine.

10-06-2009, 07:28 PM	#2
Scuba_Dave Xtreme DIY'r Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South of Boston, MA Posts: 17,248	washing machine tripping circuit Yes - it needs to be on a GFCI Have you used it since he redid the wiring without it tripping?

10-06-2009, 07:45 PM	#3
schuette Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	washing machine tripping circuit no, my landlord had them wire a room off the garage so we could install washer and dryer. From the beginning it has done this. thanks

10-06-2009, 08:18 PM	#4
Scuba_Dave Xtreme DIY'r Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South of Boston, MA Posts: 17,248	washing machine tripping circuit Call your landlord back They wired it wrong A laundry area requires a dedicated 20a circuit

10-06-2009, 09:23 PM	#6
Yoyizit It was a dark and stormy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NW of D.C. Posts: 5,954	washing machine tripping circuit We had a post like this a long time ago. The OP found that some washing machines get an exemption for GFCIs. Ask the manuf.

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