Olimpia Splendid Overcurrent / Short Circuit on Startup

Unit trips the household circuit breaker when starting

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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, Faulty capacitor causing high inrush, Damaged power cord or internal wiring, Defective PCB causing short

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Critical safety: Repeated breaker tripping indicates a serious electrical fault. Do not keep resetting the breaker.

  • Visual inspection: With power off, inspect the power cord, plug, and accessible wiring for damage or burns.
  • Isolate cause (advanced): A technician can disconnect motors one by one to identify the faulty component.
  • Do not upsize breaker: Never replace the breaker with a higher rating to stop tripping.
  • Professional repair: Contact an authorized Olimpia Splendid service center to test motors, capacitors, and PCB for shorts and replace as needed.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Compressor
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