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Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Refrigerator starts but trips the circuit breaker or RCD shortly after.
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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 defrost heater, Damaged power cord, Moisture in electrical components, Shorted compressor winding
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips; this indicates a potentially dangerous fault.
Step-by-step:
- Visual inspection: Unplug the unit and inspect the power cord and rear components for visible damage or burn marks.
- Dry moisture: If the unit was recently moved or defrosted, allow it to dry for 24 hours before retrying.
- Isolate defrost heater (advanced): A technician can disconnect the defrost heater to see if the fault clears, indicating a bad heater.
Action: Contact a qualified technician to locate and repair the short or leakage safely.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Defrost Heater or Compressor
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