Why is my oven tripping the rcd?

Question

Is this something I have to call out an electrician for, or can I fix it myself and buy myself a couple of bottles of Bayleys with the money instead

Kevin · Answer

The most likely reason that your oven is tripping the RCD if it was working fine before is because the oven itself has developed an internal fault i.e the thermostat has gone...but  another possibility is that it could be a fault anywhere else in the house and because all of the neutrals are connected at the consumer unit, the fault can travel down that path and because your oven in drawing so much power, it can increase the earth leakage greater and therefore quicker to trip the RCD, best option is to get an electrician to test all circuits to rule out other faults before buying a new oven.

Thomas · Answer

Possibly a faulty element or could be more involved. Element is quite easy fix. Look at You tube video etc. If it's something more like fault with supply or isolator switch you'll need an electrician.

Alistair · Answer

I would say it's a faulty element if it keeps tripping. Put your model number into Amazon you should be able to pick one up. There's plenty of videos to show you how to change it if your confident enough. Don't forget to turn the circuit off.

Mr Samuel Okechukwu · Answer

1, your RCD is lower in ams to the oven
2. Your oven is leaking current 
3. They could be moisture or water in the light area
4. The wiring could be the issue 
Any of this could actually be the reason for this.
Thank yoy

Anthony · Answer

Tends to be a fault with your appliance if the red is tripping out you may need a new cooker

Why is my oven tripping the rcd?

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