Power inverters are essential for running up your appliances at ease when you are away from home or on holiday for camping or any other leisure activity. However, sometimes it becomes a problem when your inverter gets messed up without knowing the cause, so this article is for you if you want to know how to troubleshoot an inverter and fix it.
Why did my inverter stop working?
following reasons incite the inverter to stop working.
- Battery fault; perhaps your inverter may not be rigidly connected to your battery. You may have crumbled(corroded) battery terminals or a weakened battery.
- Faulty power switch: if your inverter isn’t powering up at all, then it means that your power switch is out of order
- Blown fuse; if your oscillator goes out of order, then it means that your inverter has a blown fuse
How to repair my inverter ?
- clean your battery terminals with the help of wet baking soda using a stiff brush
- check your battery whether your battery is working or not; if not, then replace it
- check your electrode connections
- if your oscillator is out of order, then replace the blown fuse
- replace the power switch of your inverter to check if it works later
- check for transistors or resistors by using a multimeter if your transistors or resistors are burnt or any other ICU, then purchase a new one and replace by using a soldering iron
How to maintain my inverter?
- always use less power than the designated power
- don’t heat your inverter by overloading it too much
- use a relevant battery of certified company
- clean your inverter and protect it from moisture and dust
- always repair the inverter from an expert electrician
