Electric Leakage in Washing Machines - Causes and Thorough Solutions

If you experience a slight tingling sensation when touching your washing machine, it may indicate electrical leakage. In such cases, it is crucial to address the issue promptly to avoid potential dangers for yourself and your family. Mytour Supermarket guides you on how to troubleshoot the issue, even for the LG Inverter 12 Kg FV1412S3PA washing machine, through the information in the article below.

Thoroughly Addressing the Issue of Electric Leakage in Washing Machines

Common Causes of Electrical Leakage in Washing Machines

Plugging the socket in the wrong direction can lead to electrical leakage in the washing machine. With the current 220V power supply, some areas use single-phase electricity. Therefore, using a two-pin plug, you may have accidentally reversed the orientation, leading to this issue.

Placing the washing machine in damp or uneven areas can easily lead to the electrical leakage issue seeping outside the casing.

Washing machines placed in damp areas can cause electrical leakage.

Electrical wires becoming exposed or damaged over time, or due to rodent bites touching the washing machine's casing, can cause the phenomenon of electrical leakage.

Inspect the electrical wires of the washing machine

Incorrect technical installation: Technicians may overlook the step of grounding the washing machine, which is one of the causes of electrical leakage.

You can try the following methods to address the issue of electrical leakage in your washing machine:

Use an electrical tester to check if the machine casing is experiencing electrical leakage. If so, simply change the orientation of the power plug position. Then, use the tester again to see if the issue persists. If it does, try the following methods.

Changing the orientation of the plug for the washing machine

Inspect the power cord of the washing machine for any signs of exposure or damage. If present, reconnect or replace it if the damage is too severe to ensure the safety of your family during use.

To address the situation of the washing machine lacking a ground wire, you simply need to install an additional one for the machine. First, loosen the screw at the back of the machine using a screwdriver. Then, take a piece of stripped electrical wire at both ends, each end ranging from 5-10cm, and connect one end to the ground terminal and the other end to the loosened screw. Tighten the screw securely and recheck for any signs of electrical leakage.

Firstly, loosen the screw at the back of the machine using a screwdriver. Then, take a piece of stripped electrical wire at both ends, each end ranging from 5-10cm, and connect one end to the ground terminal and the other end to the loosened screw. Tighten the screw securely and recheck for any signs of electrical leakage.

Additional grounding wire connection for the washing machine

Note: 

+ If you cannot directly place the connecting wire into the ground, choose a dry and well-ventilated location as the grounding point.

+ In cases where you cannot connect the grounding wire, it's advisable to wear shoes while using the washing machine and purchase a 3-pronged socket for usage.

+ If you lack experience or technical expertise in electricity, it's recommended to contact reputable washing machine repair centers for timely and proper assistance.

We hope that through the information in this article, you can easily identify the cause of leakage in your home washing machine, including LG washing machines, and address it effectively.