Electrify Home
Short Circuit / Overcurrent on Startup
Charger trips the house breaker immediately when a charging session 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 power module, Shorted output contactor, Miswired input terminals, Damaged cable causing line‑to‑line short
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Repeated breaker tripping indicates a serious fault. Do not keep resetting the breaker. Turn it off and leave it off until inspected.
- Step 1 – Visual inspection: With power OFF, open the "Electrify Home" charger and look for obvious damage: burnt components, melted insulation, or loose wires.
- Step 2 – Check wiring: Verify that L1 and L2 are correctly connected and not shorted together at the terminal block or contactor.
- Step 3 – Cable inspection: Examine the output cable for severe damage that could cause internal conductor contact.
- Step 4 – Isolation testing: A qualified technician should perform resistance tests between L1, L2, and ground to locate the short.
- Step 5 – Replace failed components: Replace any shorted modules, contactors, or cables as identified by testing.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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