Will a refrigerator trip a GFCI?
If a GFCI receptacle is tripping, it most likely the equipment on the circuit, not the GFCI, a fridge or freezer should do just fine on a GFCI protected circuit, BTW as time goes on the exceptions allowing non-GFCI receptacles are slowly going away, so get used to them..Click to see full answer. Similarly, what…
If a GFCI receptacle is tripping, it most likely the equipment on the circuit, not the GFCI, a fridge or freezer should do just fine on a GFCI protected circuit, BTW as time goes on the exceptions allowing non-GFCI receptacles are slowly going away, so get used to them..Click to see full answer. Similarly, what causes a refrigerator to trip a GFCI?Any inductive load when switched off, can produce electromagnetic interference (EMI). This interference can, and often does, trip GFCI devices. Most vapor compression refrigerators have a few inductive loads, any of which could cause the trip.Subsequently, question is, how do you bypass GFCI? Turn the power off, and remove the GFCI. You should see Black and White wires connected to the “LINE” Terminals, and another pair Connected to the “LOAD” Terminals. Devices with motors can trip GFCI outlets due to inductive loads at start up or shutdown. Get yourself some spare wire. Similarly, can you plug a refrigerator and freezer into the same outlet? If you need more space for your cold and frozen food, you might invest in a second refrigerator or freezer. Before you plug the two appliances into the same outlet, be sure you’re not breaking the building code regulations or creating a hazard. Often, just one refrigerator isn’t enough.Can I run a refrigerator on a 15 amp circuit? Power Consumption With a 110-volt current, a 750-watt appliance will require 6.8 amps to operate. A refrigerator will use roughly half of the available amperage of a standard 15-amp circuit, and over one third of a 20-amp circuit.
