I just got a bandsaw. When I plug it in in my garage the GFI circuit trips. When I bought it it ran fine, the guy I bought it from ran it for a minute or two to show me. I cleaned it up some, took it apart and cleaned it. Now the GFI prevents it from running. Is it using too much power? Did I ccidentally hit something when I cleaned it? HELP!

outside receptacles (plug) are GFCI m Some brands do not work with power tools

Refrigerators has starting amps that do not done well with GFI circuits.
GFI is designed to trip with a power surge.
Refrigerators have power surges.
Find a non-GFI circuit to plug into.

My pond pump had to be replaced after three years. They said the fine grit out of my fish pond. got into my bearings and cut them out.

Refrigerators and freezers should not be run on a GFI outlet the it will weaken and start tripping.Most manufacturers now print this in the owners manual.

Hi: Yes, replace the GFI outlet. A refrigerator should not be plugged into one for what you are experiencing and food loss. This was an easy answer for me, but unfortunately not for you The owners manual covers this, but us men don't read them (Well I had to as I worked with them for 30 years). Good luck, Jeff

Probable cause is a single pole gfi opposed to a double pole gfi.
* Do not use a single pole GFCI ON A MULTI WIRE CIRCUIT, IT WILL NUISANCE TRIP IMMEDIATELY
Use a two pole GFCI circuit breaker on such circuits.

Mine is doing the same thing, but it does it within seconds of turning it on. I'd assume you as well have the digital thermostat. I've narrowed it down to what I believe is the hot rod igniter (or the purple connector). Unplug it and it should eliminate tripping and order new part or get warranty part.

Of course it can be plugged into a GFI outlet. Sounds like you have a compressor problem.

I ran into this problem with a washer this summer. the gfi breaker needs to be replaced. it is weak and trips easily. if you can run an extension cord to an outlet without the gfi andrun your washer, you probably will not have any issues. that is what I found with the washer this summer. when it was plugged into the gfi, itwould trip. but when I had it plugged into a regular outlet, it was fine. Joe

I have a Whirlpool Model AD$)DSR1 Dehumidifier, with similar issues. When plugged in where it was operating for three years with no problems, it would trip the gfci within 10 minutes. I have it out in the garage right now with all the covers off, and I've had it running on a heavy duty outlet for about a half hour now. The compressor is too hot to touch (ouch!), and the condenser coils are only cool, when they should be quite cold. I am ready to judge that one of two things has happened: Either the compressor is bad, or the refrigerant has leaked out of the system.