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Fan oven tripping main switchboard
Anonymous user 14/08/2026 - 7.58 AM
Had a dual fuel cooker installed last week by a gas engineer, who also hardwired the appliance. Yesterday went to use the fan oven and grill for the first time since installation and every time I switch the oven/ grill on it trips the main electric switchboard, so cannot use the oven or grill. What could be causing this?
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Northstar Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
It could be incorrect wiring or an earth fault within the cooker, possibly a faulty heating element. Stop using it and contact the installer to check the connection and test the appliance. If they aren’t electrically qualified, use a registered electrician.
Answered14 August 2026
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