On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 9:56:27 PM UTC-5, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> Get a heavy duty extension cord and plug the freezer into a different
> circuit. Freezers don't take all that much power so most receptacle
> will do as long as it is on another breaker..
>
> Garage circuits are often on GFCI breakers or receptacles. Freezers
> should not be plugged unto them because the cause the problem you are
> seeing.
>
> Don't renew that home warranty either. You may have peace of mind, but
> they are costly and rare that a homeowner comes out ahead. Put that
> money in the bank and come out way ahead.

Excellent advice except for one point. As
stated, when running, freezers do not need a
high amperage. However, when the compressor
first switches on it does have a high amperage
spike. I can easily imagine this overloading a
GFCI circuit.

http://www.richardfisher.com

On 11/27/2013 7:47 AM, Helpful person wrote:
> As
> stated, when running, freezers do not need a
> high amperage.

Try again:

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/ins...-chest-freezer

If the freezer runs on 110V then you will need 12 by 2 electrical wiring
and a 110 V outlet. If it uses 220V then you will need 12 by 3
electrical wiring and a 220V outlet. You will need a circuit breaker
which supports the number of amps you will be drawing for your freezer.
In most cases if it is a 220V you will want a 30-amp breaker. An 110V
will usually require a 15- or 20-amp breaker. This information can be
found in the manual supplied with the freezer.