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Jessica Ison Posted on Apr 28, 2020
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I have a brand new refrigerator/freezer that is plugged into the socket behind where the appliance goes. After a few hours, it trips the outlet closest to it and the appliance shuts off till we reset the outlet. Any advice on how to fix that?

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Hello. I don't know the make/model of your unit but you need to check what else is using that particular circuit! That outlet might be protecting multiple outlets around the kitchen.The outlet could be worn out and tripping erroneously. Also, if your unit has electronic boards in it(most do), they should not be on a GFCI outlet or breaker. The way these devices check current to keep you safe can sometimes damage electronic items plugged in to them. I tell my customers to have an electrician change the outlet or breaker to a regular style(unprotected). Added to this, you need to check your owners manual--installing your particular item on a GFCI circuit can, in some cases, void the warranty due to the above explanation. I hope I helped you!

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2007

SOURCE: Trips out the mains fuse.

must be an earth fault within the machine. suspect a burned out wire or switch. possibly carbon dust within the motor. take the top off the machine & have a look at the wireing loom.

SWITCH THE POWER OFF FIRST

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 10, 2008

SOURCE: My whirlpool refrigerator trips the main power

Pankaj, Do you have a ohm meter? Sounds like you have something shorting back. First take the meter to the cord. On the end of the cord, you should show no continuity from each male prong to the ground prong on the cord itself. If you show continuity, you have something shorting back. Then I would start with the compressor, Unplug the wires going to the overload and relay, make sure the units unpluged and meter the cord again. If it's ok, then the problem is in the overload and relay. Start there and let me know, if it still showing a short, then we will have to go to the controls, heater, and repeat the process until you find the culprit. Catriver.

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Ron Coons

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  • Posted on Nov 30, 2008

SOURCE: when plugged, kenmore freezer shorts the surge protector and outl

if thats the case should be an apparent wire off, somethings shorting directly to ground. the chest freezer has all of its wiring behind the access panel on the side of unit , no other wires in machine id look right there for something obvious

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 05, 2008

SOURCE: Sony Bravia LCD TV is tripping the fuse in the house

These things draw a huge surge current when turned on. What size fuse are you blowing? These things can surge 10-12 amps on turn-on. What about a fuse with a reset button. They will take alittle more surge before they go. Don't matter about the insignia working before because the cheaper sets tend to stay powered up more when off....thus not surging on from a dead start. Could you try a different plug on a different circuit/fuse? and see if that makes a difference. If you have a 15 amp fuse, then your pretty close with other stuff plugged in. What size is your service? Do you still have an original 60 amp box with screw in fuses? Is it an old house?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 05, 2009

SOURCE: overheat trips Asko T721 dryer

If you have a condensate tank that fills up too much the float inside the pump housing will shut the dryer off also.

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