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Taf · 12-10-2013, 12:29

Triacs/Diacs can short out the mains when they fail (they are electronic switches that turn mains supplies on and off for motors, pumps, etc). Unfortunately they are usually part of a circuit board that is now replaced as a whole item (easier for the engineer, more expensive for you).

As the machine is under 3 years' old, it might be worth claiming for repair/replacement under the Sales of Goods Act (I think). Give Citizens Advice a call.

12-10-2013, 12:29	#2
Taf cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kairdiff-by-the-sea Age: 70 Services: TVXL BBXL Superhub 2ac (wired) 1Tb Tivo Posts: 10,442	Re: Washing Machine. Blown Fuse; How to identify faulty part Triacs/Diacs can short out the mains when they fail (they are electronic switches that turn mains supplies on and off for motors, pumps, etc). Unfortunately they are usually part of a circuit board that is now replaced as a whole item (easier for the engineer, more expensive for you). As the machine is under 3 years' old, it might be worth claiming for repair/replacement under the Sales of Goods Act (I think). Give Citizens Advice a call.