We have an integrated dishwasher left when we moved in just over a year ago. Think it is approx 5yrs old - Beko basic model.
For last 2 months, when the d/w is on, it will intermittently - around half the time - short various kitchen fuse circuits - either wall sockets or both fridges.
The first time it happened, the adjacent sitting room lights and wall sockets shorted too. We wondered whether had been caused by Christmas tree lights we had just put up, plus TV, washing machine, tumble dryer, oven, kettle all on at same time - but process of elimination led to d/w socket.
It has only since affected this number of sockets once, plus an upstairs bedroom.
My electrician when round to repair a bathroom light in December suggested probably a d/w problem. But if this was the case, wouldn’t it trip sockets EVERY time the d/w operated? No obvious leakage, although I haven’t pulled appliance out of housing. Needs a new door hinge spring on one side.
Why does it affect different sockets? We nearly always use the same quick cycle for d/w - unsure if this is hotter/uses more power than a longer eco cycle?
House is only 22 yrs old so electrics in good repair, and had a new circuit board fitted couple of months before the issue started.
Is there any other explanation, or am I looking at a new dishwasher? Can ask someone to check it, but unsure if a fault causing this would always be obvious.
@Pigletjohn, hoping for your expert advice!