Hi,
Over the last few weeks I've had some intermittent issues with an appliance triggering the main power supply on my consumer unit and cutting off all the power to the house. Fortunately yesterday it happened while I was at home so by isolating each RCD I was able to identify the source to a kitchen appliance and then to the American style fridge freezer I have. It's about 5 years old but hasn't shown any noticeable faults (ie getting warmer etc).
I say the fault is intermittent, it can go for weeks without causing a problem but then (as it did yesterday) continually trip when you switch the main power back on.
My question is what I should do next (well, other than the fact that I've disconnected the fridge!) It's an expensive item to replace, though I'm not sure what the likely faults might be with it that's causing the power to cut off to the entire house yet appear to be working 'normally'? Would I need a specialist or is this something that most electricians would be able to help with?
I'd appreciate any advice as to what steps I should take, especially if there are less expensive options to begin with.
Thanks!
Over the last few weeks I've had some intermittent issues with an appliance triggering the main power supply on my consumer unit and cutting off all the power to the house. Fortunately yesterday it happened while I was at home so by isolating each RCD I was able to identify the source to a kitchen appliance and then to the American style fridge freezer I have. It's about 5 years old but hasn't shown any noticeable faults (ie getting warmer etc).
I say the fault is intermittent, it can go for weeks without causing a problem but then (as it did yesterday) continually trip when you switch the main power back on.
My question is what I should do next (well, other than the fact that I've disconnected the fridge!) It's an expensive item to replace, though I'm not sure what the likely faults might be with it that's causing the power to cut off to the entire house yet appear to be working 'normally'? Would I need a specialist or is this something that most electricians would be able to help with?
I'd appreciate any advice as to what steps I should take, especially if there are less expensive options to begin with.
Thanks!