Re: LG lfd22860 refrigerator. Breaker tripped during the night, now fridge will not turn back on. Is there a reset switch or something?

limited information ---unable to give an answer --since you need to test the unit most likely problems overheated/failing compressor [dirty/restricted air flow condenser area --condenser-evap fan fail /short--circuit short ---------breaker failing [but if tripping and resets normal usually not the case ]

possible defrost timer or fan bad and tripping breaker

If it is new and just installed it is under warranty, call for service.

It may be the power circuit breaker. I had a similar problem with my oven and it turned out to be a loose connection to the breaker. Try plugging the fridge in to another power outlet.
KA

There could be a lot of reason but most common reason for unit tripping breaker is bad compressor .
Disconnect compressor and turn breaker back on and if breaker didn't tripped then it's definitely the compressor. If breaker still tripped then there are other issues .Check all electrical wiring because something is grounded

I think you stated the problem. Either faulty or the wrong one.

Hello,

Try this:
Turn your thermostat as warm as it will go, you are trying to isolate the compressor and keep it from turning on. If your fridge has an "off" position, then turn it off. Reset breaker, plug refrigerator back into the outlet. If the fridge trips while "off", then you are likely looking at a damaged cord / wiring.

If the breaker doesn't trip, unplug the fridge, and move the thermostat to the warmest position possible. Plug fridge back in, If the breaker holds, then you are on right track. Slowly move the thermostat to a cooler setting. You want to just reach the point where the compressor tries to start. If breaker holds here, then you are in good shape so far. It indicates a problem with the defrost heater (if equipped), or the ice maker (if equipped). If the breaker trips as soon as the compressor tries to start, your compressor may be damaged (bad and expensive).

There is no reset. There is an on/off but it doesn't trip. You should check the breakers at the breaker box and then call for service if the one for the refr isn't tripped

what is elcb

Hi akula, 200 ks to a fridgie, LG appliance, you must be in Australia;) Is it the earth leakage circuit breaker operating. If so, then you have a leakage problem to earth from the heater pad(not quite sure what that is, but this problem will need to be repaired. Am doing some research to see if there is anything that can be done without just getting a new fridge. Back to you soon.

regards
Graeme