Miele Electrical Short or Earth Leakage

Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or shortly after starting

Advertisements

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.

Advertisements

Possible Causes

Shorted compressor windings, Damaged mains cable, Moisture in defrost heater or wiring, Shorted mains filter

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips. Unplug the freezer and leave it disconnected until the fault is identified.

Steps:

  • 1. Visual inspection: Check the power cord, plug, and rear components for burn marks or melted insulation.
  • 2. Dry out moisture: If the unit was recently defrosted or moved, allow it to dry for 24 hours unplugged in case moisture is causing leakage.
  • 3. Isolate components (advanced): A technician can disconnect the compressor, defrost heater, and other loads one by one to identify the shorted component.
  • 4. Professional repair: Because this involves mains safety and potential compressor replacement, contact an authorized Miele service technician.
Advertisements

Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5
Advertisements