RCD keeps tripping: how to find the faulty appliance in Mataró
Resumen rápido
The RCD trips because it detects an earth leak.
¿Qué está pasando?
The RCD cuts power if it detects an earth leak.
Causas más probables
Appliance with faulty heating element
altaWasher, dishwasher or water heater.
Damp junction box
mediaAfter a leak, damp can reach junction boxes.
Aged or mis-calibrated RCD
mediaAfter 10–15 years they lose precision.
Pasos de diagnóstico
- 1
Switch off all breakers
These are the rectangular switches.
- 2
Reset the RCD
Reset the RCD lever.
⚠ Parada de seguridad: If you smell burning, cut the mains and call. - 3
Reset breakers one at a time
Wait 10 seconds between each.
- 4
Unplug appliances on that circuit
Unplug everything on the problem circuit.
Cuándo llamar a un profesional
Call an electrician in Mataró.
Coste orientativo en Mataró
60–140 €
Travel and diagnostics in Mataró.
Contexto local · Mataró
Many flats in Mataró still have old panels.
Mataró is the Maresme capital and the largest city on Barcelona's north coast. Sea proximity forces siloxane façade paint, stainless hardware and anti-corrosion cylinders on every exterior lock. The old town keeps narrow buildings with spiral staircases that limit material size — we often hoist large furniture up via balcony with pulleys. In the eixample and Cerdanyola, 1960s–80s flats have salt-battered external blinds we replace with marine-coated aluminium. Parking is tough near the centre; we unload first thing in the morning.
- Comarca: Maresme
- Población: 131.088 hab.
- Parque de vivienda predominante: piso-moderno
- Año medio de construcción: 1974
- Códigos postales: 08301, 08302, 08303, 08304
Capital del Maresme, con centro histórico denso, barrios obreros (Cerdanyola, Rocafonda) y áreas residenciales en Can Marfà.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is it dangerous when the RCD trips?
On the contrary: it's good.
What does it cost to replace the RCD in Mataró?
Between 130 and 220 €.
Do you offer emergency electrical service in Mataró?
Yes.
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