Bompani
Electrical Short or Overcurrent
Refrigerator trips the household circuit breaker when it starts
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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 compressor windings,Shorted defrost heater,Pinched or damaged wiring harness,Faulty main control board
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety (critical): Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips. Unplug the refrigerator and investigate the cause.
Steps:
- 1. Inspect power cord: Check for cuts, burns, or crushed sections. Replace if damaged.
- 2. Visual inspection inside: Look for burnt wiring, melted connectors, or signs of arcing near the compressor, heater, and control board.
- 3. Isolate components (advanced): A technician can disconnect the compressor, heater, or other loads one by one to identify the shorted component.
- 4. Replace faulty part: Any component found to be shorted must be replaced.
Recommendation: Due to shock and fire risk, have a qualified electrician or appliance technician perform detailed diagnosis.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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