Bradley Smoker
Short Circuit or Ground Fault
Smoker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when turned on.
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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 heating element to ground, Damaged power cord, Water ingress into electrical components, Shorted control board component
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips. Unplug the smoker and investigate the cause.
Steps to diagnose:
- Inspect cord and plug: Look for cuts, crushed sections, or burn marks. Replace the power cord if damaged.
- Check for moisture: Ensure the control box, smoke generator, and connections are dry. Allow time to dry if the unit has been in the rain.
- Test element to ground: With the smoker unplugged, disconnect the element wires and measure resistance between each terminal and the metal cabinet. Any continuity indicates a ground fault; replace the element.
- Control board inspection: Look for burnt components or carbon tracking on the board. Replace the control box if a short is evident.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Heating Element / Power Cord / Digital Control Box
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