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Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts.
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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 winding, Damaged power cord, Moisture in defrost heater or wiring, Faulty main control board
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Danger: Risk of electric shock and fire. Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that keeps tripping.
- Visual inspection: Unplug the freezer and inspect the power cord, plug, and visible wiring for damage or burn marks.
- Dry out moisture: If the freezer was recently defrosted or moved, allow it to dry for 24 hours unplugged in case moisture has entered electrical components.
- Isolate cause (technician recommended): Further diagnosis requires insulation resistance testing of the compressor, heater, and wiring, which should be done by a professional.
Do not operate the freezer until the fault is identified and repaired.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Compressor / Defrost Heater / Wiring Harness
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