Problem Not Explained Leading to Shutdown
Problem Not Explained Leading to Shutdown
Hello friends,
Recently my electric clothes dryer stopped working and my computer turned off shortly after. This only occurs when I do laundry. I haven’t made any changes to my home or office in years. I initially suspected a faulty surge protector, but after replacing it several times the issue persisted. I’ve never experienced this before with my previous computer, so why does it happen now? My build date was July 2024. Here’s a list of the components involved.
It seems a potential electrical issue might be occurring in your home. An electrician should inspect the dryer, breakers, circuits, and outlets. Also, review the computer's Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer. Either tool may record error codes, warnings, or events just before shutdowns. These could indicate improperly ended sessions or power-related problems. The shutdowns might stem from a PSU that can no longer handle power demands—possibly due to age or reaching its end of life. It’s possible the condition is worsening, though it’s hard to confirm without more context. There’s a strong chance something is wrong, especially with the connection to the electric dryer. You should contact an electrician.
Thank you again. The report indicates a hardware problem with the LiveKernal Event error 1000005. In your view, would you suggest a Corsair PSU or Asus? They appear to have similar positive feedback. On a side note, the PSU I purchased was recommended by someone on this forum.
Open the reliability history and widen the view to display the full window (day view) so everything is visible. Capture a screenshot of the last few days when the Event error happened. Share the image here using imgur (www.imgur.com > green "New post" icon). = = = = PSUs - start here: Regarding the advice: It’s true that even high-quality items can fail or lose performance over time. Or suffer damage from their operating conditions, leading to premature failure.
Hello everyone,
Since my initial message in March 2025, I still didn’t understand why my computer would shut down when using the electric clothes dryer. After investing a lot of money with local electricians, no one could help; until recently. Recently, while taking out towels from the dryer and not putting on a fabric dryer sheet, static electricity built up. When I touched all the towels together, the charge shut down my computer. Although the dryer is six feet away, it seemed to be connected somehow. I was told that static electricity comes from charged particles in the air and can affect electronics nearby. I wondered if using a surge protector would protect my computer better. My security system and monitor were also on the surge protector but weren’t affected, only the computer itself. Now that I know the cause, I’m seeking advice on how to improve grounding for my computer.
that's something important to keep in mind—don't place the dryer near your PC. it creates an open space.