How to Test and Tag a Fridge

To test and tag a fridge to Australian Standards, there’s a few important steps that need to be followed.

As the majority of fridges are Class I devices, you’ll need find a metal touch point to perform an Earth Continuity and Insulation test.

We highly recommended that you conduct a Leakage Current test as well - this is actually considered 'best practice' and the preferred testing option in the Australian Standards.

An important step is ensuring you leave the fridge door open, as this will allow the cold air to escape which in turn will switch the fridge on and create our circuit.

It's worth mentioning that an Insulation Test with a low reading can indicate wear and tear in the fridge, and you might be able to see a pattern of the appliance starting to fail when looking at the previous test results. Additionally, failing components such as defrost elements highlight how wear and tear can manifest, as fridges are highly prone to this.

Main points to remember:

• We need to find a metal touch point on the fridge
• Ensure the fridge door is left open
• We first perform an Earth Continuity and Insulation Resistance test
• Leakage Current test is the preferred option for motorised compressors
• Recording precise results for the Insulation Test can help discover wear and tear