Hi, hope someone out there can help ! My washing machine had been finished it's cycle for half an hour. Before I got round to going to get the stuff out, the trip switch went off, which cuts off the power to the whole house.  It's definately the washing machine doing it. The power switch on the machine was on, but it wasn't going, as the cycle had finished. I switched the machine off and unplugged it, then reset the trip switch, so the power's on to the rest of the house.  When I plugged the washing machine back in and flicked the switch on the socket, the RCD went again, even though the washing machine wasn't switched on - how is this possible ? I'll admit my grasp of electrics is basic, but I don't see how this could happen.  I've tried plugging it in to a different socket, and checked the fuse, though that seemed unlikely.  I'm resigned to calling an electrician, but why does the RCD trip when i plug the machine back in ?

Your washing machine is faulty, which is why the RCD is doing it's job. Rather than calling an electrician you should either call an appliance repair person or take a trip to Currys.

Three words -

Faulty washing m/c!

Time for a new replacement.

TT

The RCD might just have saved your life. Best leave it unplugged until you get it looked at.

If you were thinking of getting it replaced due to it's age then now would be a good time. Otherwise it's might be repairable. Did you take out an extended warranty etc?