Why an RCD Trips: Causes and Safe Electrical Fix

Why an RCD Trips: Causes and Safe Electrical Fix
01.06.2026 Circuit breaker installation and replacement

If an RCD or differential breaker trips, it often points to leakage current, moisture, weak insulation, grounding issues or a faulty appliance. Repeatedly resetting it without diagnosis can be unsafe.

Common causes

The fault may be in old wiring, a damp socket, water heater, washing machine, mixed neutral lines, grounding errors or an incorrectly wired electrical panel.

Professional check

An electrician tests the panel groups, RCD rating, phase, neutral, grounding, sockets and appliances, then finds the leakage point and fixes the cause safely.

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