Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately. This indicates a potentially dangerous fault.
- Inspect power cord: Unplug and check the cord for cuts or crushed sections. Replace the power cord if damaged.
- Dry out moisture: If the freezer was recently defrosted or moved, allow it to stand unplugged for 24 hours to dry internal components.
- Isolate appliance: Plug the freezer into a different, dedicated outlet (without adapters) to rule out house wiring issues.
Important: If the breaker still trips, a component such as the compressor, heater, or control board may be shorted. This requires professional electrical diagnosis and repair.