My ps 200 is a year old and trips the breaker? Is it trash now or can I repair?

well ans 1 possible it could be a switch or connection problem need to analyse problem 2nd up to you if you want fix or just replace ---and blowing breaker makes it non operational

Stop using it, The fuse or breaker is doing their job, to protect wiring and stop a fire in your home. As far as repairs You will will to see if there are repair parts available , and is worth fixing or a new one. good luck

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It could be the iron itself (it may have a short circuit in it) and the circuit breaker trips when the steam switch is turned on.

Option 1)
Another option is that the entire circuit that that circuit breaker is controlling is overloaded. What other outlets / applicances / lights are disabled when that circuit breaker trips? You may have to iron only when those other applicances on that circuit are not being used.

Option 2a) Your outlet may be damaged and causing your circuit breaker to trip when the high current STEAM setting is set.
- OR -
Option 2b) the circuit breaker is damaged and is tripping too easily. Only replace with a similarly sized circuit breaker (15 amp lis likely but is says right on the breaker).

Try the solutions in that order.

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my home touch ps200 has the reset button that wont reset ?

It could be your iron drawing too much current but it sounds more likely that you have a weak circuit breaker on that circuit. You might try the iron on a different house circuit to confirm if its actually the iron or the house breaker giving you problems.

The cost of repair is more than the cost of a new one. Therefore, trash it and buy a new one.

I bought one of these units at a Salvation Army Store still in the box brand new. I experienced the same problems (power was lit, but the breaker would trip and turn unit off). I opened the unit up and since I have knowledge of circuits, I bypassed the breaker (trips when it reaches a predetermined temp). I did however add a CRUCIAL electrical component that makes this possible an keeps your house from burning down - a added a simple dial thermostat (like one from a single electric plug-in coil stove top). Bottom line, I took on this project moreless for fun and I would NOT RECOMMEND anyone try this unless you have some knowledge about electrical circuits.

it is shorting out and tripping the breaker either from moisture or problem insulation
the cost to repair is more than a new iron so junk it and be safe

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