LG Electrical short or overcurrent

LG electric range trips the circuit breaker when oven or burners are 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 chassis, Damaged power cord or terminal block, Moisture inside control area, Faulty control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off the breaker and do not reset repeatedly. Risk of fire or shock.

  • Inspect cord and terminal block: With power off, remove the rear cover and check for burnt wires or melted plastic at the terminal block. Repair or replace as needed.
  • Check elements: Disconnect each element and test for continuity to chassis ground. Any element shorted to ground must be replaced.
  • Moisture: If the issue started after cleaning or a spill, allow the range to dry thoroughly for 24 hours with doors open.
  • Control board: If no obvious shorts are found, the control board or wiring harness may be shorted and require professional diagnosis and replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Bake Element, Broil Element, Surface Element, or Terminal Block
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