GE Appliance - Circuit Breaker Trips

A circuit breaker may trip or a fuse may blow that provides electricity to your appliance for any number of reasons. First, determine if the appliance is on a properly sized breaker or fuse. To determine this, refer to the Installation Instructions for the appliance you own. If the appliance is not on the correctly sized breaker or fuse, contact the installer or an electrician.

Diagnosing Circuit Breaker or Fuse Tripping When Using an Appliance

If the breaker trips or the fuse blows while using an appliance, there are some basic things you can check in an attempt to remedy the concern.

Electric Ranges, Cooktops, Wall Ovens

• Inspect surface coil elements as well as bake and broil elements for visible holes or breaks. If visible damage is found, you should replace the damaged part. Parts are available for purchase on our GE Appliances Parts & Accessories website.
• If no visible issue is found, unplug the appliance and reset the circuit breaker or fuse. If the fuse or breaker trips immediately when it is reset, the fault is typically with the house wiring or the fuse/breaker box. This requires an electrician to diagnose and repair.
• If the fuse or circuit breaker does not trip, the fault is typically with the appliance and further diagnosis is needed by a repair technician.

Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers

• There are a number of possible causes for these appliances to blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker. For example, a shorted heater, timer, loose electrical wires or a failed component may cause this to happen.
• Unplug the appliance and replace the fuse or reset the breaker. If the fuse blows or breaker trips immediately, the fault is typically with the house wiring or the fuse/breaker box and requires an electrician to diagnose and repair.

Repair Service Required

If a repair is needed for your appliance, you can set up an appointment with GE Appliances Factory Service.