Heidi for Model Number Whirlpool GSL9365EQ1 What could be causing my washer to trip the circuit breaker? I recently replaced the coupler and the pump on my washer. The washer tested fine, but when I had my husband try to replace the corroded inlet hoses, he accidentally turned on the water and got water everywhere. After that, the circuit breaker would trip when I turned on the washer. We tried plugging it onto another outlet using a heavy-duty extension cord. The breaker did not trip, but the water-level selector switch got fried. The next day I plugged it back into the washer outlet and fried the timer. I have since replaced those 2 parts (it took several weeks to locate my discontinued timer). Now the machine fills, but as soon as the water shuts off, the breaker trips. It seems that there is a short somewhere. The spin cycle works perfectly. The rinse cycle works up until it attempts to switch to the agitation part. I should mention that the washer is the only thing on that breaker. I have checked my wire harness and connections...I can't see any problems there...what could be causing the agitation cycle to trip the circuit breaker?
Answer Heidi, With the unit shutting down at the agitation only but working through all other parts of the cycle then this will have something to do with a short in the wiring harness somewhere. You will need to check for pinched wires or damaged wires. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Friday, February 26, 2016