GE
Instantaneous Overcurrent or Short
Generator output breaker trips immediately when load is applied
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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 load circuit, Miswired panel after installation, Defective main breaker, Ground fault on connected equipment
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety First: Turn OFF generator and utility breakers. Use a licensed electrician to locate shorts.
- 1. Test with no load: Run the generator with its main breaker OFF to confirm it runs normally.
- 2. Energize breaker with all branch circuits off: Turn ON the generator main breaker while all house branch breakers are OFF. If it holds, turn on branch breakers one at a time to find the faulted circuit.
- 3. Inspect suspect circuit: Check outlets, appliances, and wiring on the problem circuit for damage or water intrusion.
- 4. Replace weak breaker: If the generator breaker trips even with no load, replace it with a GE-approved breaker of the same rating.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Generator Main Breaker
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