Electrify Home Leakage Current / Nuisance Ground Fault

The GFCI or RCD in the supply circuit trips during or shortly after starting a charge.

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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

Cumulative leakage from the charger and other loads, Moisture in the cable or handle, Internal filter capacitors leaking to ground, Shared neutral/ground issues in the panel.

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Ground fault devices trip for safety. Do not bypass or replace them with non‑GFCI breakers without consulting an electrician.

  • Step 1 – Isolate the charger: Ensure the "Electrify Home" charger is on a dedicated circuit with no other loads.
  • Step 2 – Dry components: Inspect the handle and cable for moisture and dry thoroughly.
  • Step 3 – Panel wiring check: Have an electrician verify that neutrals and grounds are correctly separated and that there are no shared neutrals causing imbalance.
  • Step 4 – Test with standard breaker (if allowed): Some EVSEs include internal GFCI and must be on a non‑GFCI breaker. Follow Electrify Home’s installation instructions.
  • Step 5 – Replace charger if necessary: If leakage remains high, internal components may be failing, and the charger should be replaced or repaired.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5
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