Proline Electrical Short or Earth Leakage

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

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.

Possible Causes

Shorted compressor windings, Defective defrost heater shorting to ground, Damaged mains cable, Moisture in electrical components

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Repeated tripping indicates a potentially dangerous fault. Do not repeatedly reset the breaker without investigation.

Basic isolation steps:

1. Inspect power cord: Check for visible damage. Replace if any cuts or burns are present.
2. Dry out moisture: If the freezer has been recently defrosted or moved, allow it to stand unplugged for 24 hours to dry internal components, then test again.
3. Professional diagnosis: If tripping persists, a technician should test the compressor, defrost heater, and other components for insulation resistance and shorts to ground.

Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5