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01-28-2023, 01:27 PM #1
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GFCI Outlet for Washer Trips Under Normal Load
Attempting to use a new washing machine in our new 2023 GD Solitude 373FB-R. The washing machine is 120 V / 15 Amp. We installed the washing machine. When plugged in, it powers on and begins wash cycle just fine but then the GFCI outlet trips after a few minutes into the normal wash cycle. No other AC draw at the time except refrigerator. I switch off all circuit breakers (including sub-panel) and then switched off main circuit breaker at the post. After several minutes I turned all breakers back on. I reset the GFCI outlet (orange light went out). Started the load again again and after several minutes it again tripped the GFCI plug.
I have confirmed that my Miele WXF660WCS washer is 120 V/15 Amp.
Confirmed that the it is only the GFCI at the outlet that is tripping, not any of the circuits.
Do I need to replace the GFCI outlet? Does the washer sometimes draw more than 15 Amps and therefore cause the GFCI circuit to trip? Am I correct in assuming that the GFCI outlet for the washer should be able to handle a 15 Amp load.
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01-28-2023, 07:19 PM #2
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GFCIs have been known to be cantankerous. I would start with replacing that (it's the least expensive option) and see what happens.
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01-29-2023, 05:30 AM #3
Agree with replacing the outlet. The washer probably doesn't draw more than 3A, it's when you are using dryer mode that most of the high current operation occurs.
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01-29-2023, 08:16 AM #4
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The gfci receptacle will only trip if there is a ground fault. It will not trip if over amp. You may want to try plugging in another appliance (like a blender) if it trips, then remove gfci and look at the ground wire it could be touching or almost touching the hot leg. Or bad gfci receptacle. If no trip, look at your washer
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01-29-2023, 08:25 AM #5
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01-29-2023, 06:07 PM #6
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Great guidance. I'll try out the above troubleshooting and, if necessary, replace GFCI. Relieved that the washer amperage won't be a problem!
Last edited by kbhehl; 01-29-2023 at 06:13 PM.
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01-29-2023, 06:46 PM #7
It will be helpful to know the model number. It helps to understand the electrical layout and potentially what else may be on that circuit.
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