LG Overcurrent / Electrical Short

Unit trips the circuit breaker when starting or shortly after.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Shorted compressor or fan motor, Shorted outdoor inverter PCB, Incorrect breaker size or shared circuit overload, Damaged power wiring

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately. This is a fire and shock hazard.

Steps:

  • Inspect wiring: With power off, check indoor and outdoor terminal blocks for loose or burned wires.
  • Check for water intrusion: Look for signs of water inside electrical compartments that could cause shorts.

Technician required: Persistent breaker trips indicate serious faults. A technician must test motors, measure insulation resistance, and inspect the inverter PCB.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Outdoor Inverter PCB
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