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My Hotpoint Washer Dryer (WD440G) trips the electrics, any help?

I had my washer dryer on final spin when the electrics went off in the house. I'm not sure if we had a power cut while the machine was on or whether the machine caused the electrics to trip in the house. Everytime i try to start a cycle the machine trips the electrics but if you cancel the cycle before it starts and the machine is just turned on then the electrics in the house are ok. It only trips the electrics when it is about to start a cycle? Any ideas and help would be great! Thanks.

Chris Pearce
March 2007

Hotpoint Household Appliances, Washing Machines Hotpoint Help Spin House

Thanks Phil.

Next question if you don't mind.....is it an expensive job? We have Hotpoint quoting £90 which i think is steep but as they come to your house and sort it there and then we are thinking this is our best option (although expensive?). We could transport the washer dryer to another place if it is worthwhile....i don't suppose you know the usual costs for parts and labour with a local retailer (obviously an estimate)? Thanks in advance!

Chris Pearce
March 2007

hi usually a faulty door lock

phil grimshaw
March 2007