Unit trips the household breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when starting a cycle.
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
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately. Risk of fire or shock.
Initial checks:
- Inspect cord: Unplug the unit and examine the power cord for cuts, crushed sections, or burn marks. Replace if damaged.
- Dry the unit: If the ice maker was recently moved or leaked, allow it to dry for 24 hours in a warm, dry area to evaporate moisture from internal components.
- Try another outlet: Plug into a different properly grounded outlet (not using extension cords) to rule out outlet issues.
Advanced checks (for experienced users):
- Component isolation: With the unit unplugged and panels removed, disconnect the condenser fan motor and water pump one at a time, then test. If the breaker stops tripping, the disconnected component is likely shorted.
- Board inspection: Look for burn marks or corrosion on the main control board.
When to call a professional: Any suspected compressor or internal wiring short should be handled by a qualified technician. Do not operate the unit until the fault is corrected.