popping my GFI switch Out of nowhere my fridge is popping the GFI switch. The weird thing is I can reset it, and it will be OK for hours.....then pop. I've isolated the problem to the fridge by having
Question about Whirlpool Refrigerators
...GFI outlet. Depending on the age of the fridge there will be spikes in the current the fridge uses at certain times causing the GFI to trip. A GFI outlet is much more sensitive to current than a non ...
Question about Kenmore Refrigerators
...GFI outlet that might be in series (part of) the outlet you are using. Once I figured this out I have to now and then check the GFI connected to it. Check your breaker box. Check the outlet yourself ...
...GFI and it still pops. I've cleaned the coils.When I plug it in I hear the compressor working then a min. later it pops again. What else can I check? It's a side by side refrigerator/freezer..The Ice ...
...popping the reset on the outlet and shutting off. When I try to reset the outlet, sometimes the light comes on but other times the outlet just pops again. I discovered that if I press the button on ...
Question about GALAXY Microsystems Refrigerators
...GFI outlet. Try this first, take a heavy duty three prong extension cord, NOT a lamp extension cord, plug it into a non GFI outlet, and plug the fridge into the cord. Does it trip your house circuit ...
...GFI outlet Actually VCSB420. Repaired a bad evaporator fan on the freezer side. Now fridge will run and cool for a while and then trip the GFI outlet. I have found that if I manually turn the defrost ...
...outlet not gfi . If in defrost when popped , after plugged in for a little while (28-32 min) , it should cycle on . I wouldn't leave it permanently on extension cord , but replace that plug behind ...
Question about Refrigerators
...GFI outlet. The refrigerator pops the GFI outlet that it is plugged into in our garage. I change the outlet and have run other tools and appliances through the outlet without the same issue. When I ...
...you mean by "popping"? If you are plugging it into a GFI receptacle it will do that. Use a different receptacle. If it is popping the circuit breaker, you may have an electrical problem in your
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