Premier Electrical Short or Overload

Range or cooktop trips the circuit breaker when turned on or during use.

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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 surface element, Pinched or bare wiring, Shorted EOC or spark module, Incorrect breaker size or shared circuit overload

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately. Turn off power and inspect before further use.

Step-by-step:

  • Identify circuit: Determine if the trip occurs when a specific burner or oven function is used.
  • Inspect elements and wiring: With power off, inspect the suspect element and its wiring for burns or contact with metal chassis. Replace shorted surface elements or repair wiring.
  • Check components: Inspect the spark module (gas) or EOC for burn marks. Replace any visibly damaged components.
  • Electrical evaluation: Have an electrician verify that the range is on a dedicated circuit with the correct breaker size and wiring gauge.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Surface Element
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