Household appliances should not be dangerous to humans. After all, devices are created to make our life easier. The washing machine is no exception. Such equipment is present in almost every home. However, problems may arise when using the washing machine. What to do if household appliances in the process of work or at the end of the cycle beats current?
Why household appliances are shocking
Many appliances in the house can be shocked. This applies not only to washing machines, but refrigerators, electric kettles, dishwashers and so on. Why are household appliances electrocuted?
The main reason is the leakage of electricity to the device. If the washing machine is electrified, then you should seek help from specialists. Perhaps the problem lies in:
- Defective wiring. If there is such a breakdown, then it is not safe to operate household appliances. If a damaged cable starts to come into contact with the device case, someone could be seriously injured. To fix the damage, you should carefully examine the wiring inside the washing machine.
- Dampness in the room. There is a lot of moisture in the bathroom. Water is known to be a good conductor. If you touch the body of the washing machine with wet hands, you may feel a tingling sensation. This is a completely normal phenomenon, which occurs with almost every model with similar household appliances. It is worth noting that new washing machines are shocked much more often than old ones. The manufacturers are to blame. They do not take into account that many homes lack grounding.
- Breakdown of the engine or heater. These parts of the washing machine may be damaged. In the event of a breakdown, a breakdown often leaves the device case. To fix a breakdown, it is necessary to quickly replace the damaged element with a new one.
Lack of grounding
In many homes, the wiring is not grounded. Modern household appliances are designed for the fact that part of the current will go through the housing from the capacitors of the device. If grounding is not provided in an apartment or house, then gradually an insignificant charge will accumulate. As a result, when you touch the washing machine, the user will feel a slight tingling sensation.
You can fix the problem. To do this, make grounding. In a private home, this will not cause much difficulty. But in multi-apartment buildings, made according to the old layout, there are no grounding terminals in the shields.
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Correcting damage
A washing machine is often electrocuted due to faulty wiring. You can fix the problem yourself.To do this, it is worth removing the cladding, and then carefully inspecting all the wires, as well as the contact connections.
If the wiring is damaged, then experts recommend insulating the cable section. To do this, you can use shrink material or electrical tape. If the cause of the malfunction lies in the malfunction of the heating element or the engine, then they should be replaced. If you do not know how to do this, then you should seek the help of specialists.
Protection methods
To prevent the washing machine from being shocked, it is worth making grounding. Also eliminate all malfunctions in the unit itself. Experts recommend protecting yourself by following these steps:
- By installing a residual current device of 30 or 10 mA. At the slightest leakage of electricity, an RCD will work. If the washing machine starts to be currents, then the automation will work on the dashboard and the power will simply turn off. Install this is only a three-wire wiring. Otherwise, the RCD will be very often triggered. You will have to constantly walk and turn on the automation. In such situations, it is recommended that you install an outlet with a residual current device.
- Regular checks of the integrity of the ground should be done. This is required for the safety of the user. In some cases, equipment shocks even when grounded. This could indicate damage to the conductor. The grounding cable should be checked and repaired regularly.
If you experience any unpleasant sensations when you touch the faucet or while washing your hands, you should immediately turn off the power in the bathroom and start looking for problems. It is strictly forbidden to look for a malfunction in the presence of voltage in the network.
Errors in troubleshooting
Many inexperienced wizards make many mistakes when fixing problems. If the washing machine is shocked, then the problem should be solved immediately, as people may be injured. What shouldn't you do?
- If there is no ground cable in the living room, then turning the plug in the outlet will not help. A bath mat made of rubber will not save from electric shocks. You can do these methods as much as you like, but they still will not fix the problem. The problem still remains.
- Disconnect the power filter of the device. It is this element that directs part of the electricity to the housing of the washing machine. Many people believe that disabling this filter will save the user from problems. It also does not solve problems. Perhaps the device will shock less frequently.
- Lead the grounding cable to the battery or to the riser. This is strictly prohibited. This grounding method is dangerous.
If household appliances regularly shock, then you can turn to qualified specialists for help. They will quickly find the cause of the malfunction and fix it. If you do not have sufficient knowledge, then entrust the organization of grounding in the house to an experienced electrician.
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