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A 22-year-old female asked:

Washing machine shocks me when using it i don't know how many volts but is it bad for my heart? its very prickly feeling. where i have to stop touchin it

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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered

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Short: You need to get the machine fixed or replaced, there is likely a short circuit in it.

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