Bosch Overheating Electrical Component

Burning or electrical smell from refrigerator

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

Failing fan motor, Shorted control board component, Loose electrical connection, Overheating compressor or wiring

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Immediately unplug the refrigerator if you smell burning or see smoke. Do not continue to operate the unit.

Steps:

Visual inspection: After unplugging and allowing components to cool, remove rear and top panels to look for burnt wiring, melted plastic, or scorched circuit boards.
Do not bypass: Do not attempt to bypass burnt components or wiring.
Professional service: Contact a qualified appliance technician to identify and replace the failed component (fan motor, control board, wiring harness, etc.).

Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5