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Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when compressor 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, Damaged power cord, Moisture in electrical components, Shorted heater or fan motor
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: This involves potentially dangerous faults. If you are not experienced with electrical testing, contact a qualified technician.
- Try another outlet: Confirm the issue is with the cooler, not the circuit.
- Inspect power cord: Replace the "Power cord" if damaged.
- Visual inspection: With the unit unplugged, inspect wiring, PCB, and components for burn marks or melted insulation.
- Isolate components (advanced): A technician can disconnect compressor, heater, and fans one by one to identify the faulty component causing trips.
- Replace faulty part: Common culprits are the "Compressor", "Defrost heater", or "Fan motor" with insulation breakdown.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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