Possible problem with GFCI outlet after power outages

[JoeM]

GGD wrote:
I've had a similar problem with my 25 year old garage fridge after a long power outage. I even replaced the GFCI outlet thinking that was the cause.

After happening again with the new outlet after another long outage I came to the conclusion that it's a legitimate fault/trip, and probably related to melted ice/frost internal to the freezer that's getting into some places that it probably shouldn't. So if/when it happens now, I just plug the fridge into an extension cord to a non-GFCI outlet for about a week until everything freezes and it goes through defrost cycles, and then it's fine when switching back to the GFCI again.

That’s a good idea. Not sure it’s my issue but I’ll keep it in mind, thanks.