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Got called out on my diagnostic process by a client in Tempe
I was working on a Bosch dishwasher that kept tripping the GFCI, and I went straight for the heating element like I always do. The homeowner, an electrical engineer, watched me for a minute and said, 'You're skipping the basics. Did you even check the door switch wiring for a pinch?' I hadn't. Sure enough, a wire in the door hinge was nicked and grounding out. Now I start every wet location appliance with a visual on the door and drain lines before I touch a meter. Anyone else had a simple check they added after getting schooled?
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miles725d ago
Ugh, that's a solid wake-up call. I got burned on a washing machine leak because I didn't look at the simple stuff first. Now I always check the drain hose for a kink and the inlet valve screens for gunk before I even open my tool bag. It's embarrassing how often the fix is right in front of your face.
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