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Why does my freezer keep tripping the electric?

Why does my freezer keep tripping the electric?

Every time your compressor turns on to run the cooling cycle, it will trip the breaker. When this happens, it is typically due to a grounding issue with the compressor that is causing the part to essentially become overloaded with electricity. Essentially, it means it is faulty and needs to be replaced.

Why does the fuse keep blowing on my fridge?

Your fridge’s fuse can blow due to any the following reasons: A power surge causes a temporary increase in the electricity travelling through the circuit. Overtime, the fuse itself may simply weaken. Circuit overload caused by multiple appliances plugged into in the same power source.

How do I stop my fridge from tripping RCD?

They may recommend having the appliance replaced or rerouting the wiring connected to the fridge or freezer to prevent RCD trips. Of course, if the fridge or freezer is under warranty you could get a new one free of charge.

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What to do if electric keeps tripping?

You can get your power back by following these three easy steps:

  1. Turn off all the lights and appliances affected by the power outage. Switch everything you can to the OFF position.
  2. Find your circuit box and search for the breaker(s) in the OFF position.
  3. Flip the breaker from OFF to ON.

Where is fridge fuse located?

The thermal fuse is typically located in one of two places – either inside the refrigerator behind the paneling, or in the rear bottom, next to the compressor. It’s important to remember to unplug your refrigerator unit before attempting to locate your thermal fuse.

Do fridges have earth leakage?

If the fridge trips off the electric, it could be because the defrost heater has an earth leak. Check all the defrost heater’s connections to check this element isn’t causing the fault. On next-gen appliances, unplugging electric elements can make them go into fault/safe mode (error code).