BODEGA43
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet 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 winding, Damaged power cord, Moisture in electrical components, Shorted main control board
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips; this indicates a potentially dangerous fault. Unplug the unit immediately.
Steps:
- Inspect cord: Check the power cord for cuts or crushed sections. Replace if damaged.
- Dry components: If the unit was recently moved or exposed to water, allow it to dry for 24 hours before retrying.
- Isolate fault (technician level): Test compressor windings to ground with a megohmmeter; low resistance indicates a ground fault. Inspect the main PCB for burnt components.
In most cases, a tripping breaker requires professional diagnosis and may involve replacing the compressor or main control board.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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