The AC unit is wall mounted, mid size unit. It only happens when it is really hot in the afternoon and only on certain occasions. It is located in my office which is a big power drain (computer, monitor, lights, fax, ect). The home is a large, newly built home.
Can the problem be remedied by a larger fuse?
2006-06-07 09:24:39 · 7 answers · asked by mortguy27733 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You apparently are connected to a circuit that also has other appliances connected. Try unplugging other things, and plugging them into anouther outlet, that might be on another circit. For example, if on the same circuit as your computer, try moving the computer. Ot TV or whatever is on the same circuit..
2006-06-07 09:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if your home is newly built, you should have circuit breakers, not fuses.
Assuming you indeed have circuit breakers, you will need to re-wire the outlet that the AC is plugged into to be carried on a different (less loaded) circuit.
DO NOT just replace the breaker (or fuse) with one rated for a higher amperage!! They are installed to protect the wires that comprise the circuit which themselves are amperage rated based on their ability to carry a certain current without melting down or causing a fire.
Your other option might be to relocate the AC unit so it can be plugged into an outlet on a different circuit
2006-06-07 16:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by lunatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A larger fuse is not a solution.
You might talk to an electrician to see if more outlets can be installed on a different circuit. Just because it's a newer home doesn't mean it was constructed properly.
2006-06-07 16:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by patience3987 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the filter on the AC unit. When a filter is dirty or the unit is dirty it works harder causing it to pull more amps. This will cause the breaker to trip. Again, never put a larger rated breaker. Put the unit on a dedicated circuit, they already pull more amps than most things you use. When combined with other devices, the breaker does what it is designed to do, TRIP.
2006-06-08 01:34:38 · answer #4 · answered by Jim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the a/c was installed with the home then the electrician should have run a dedicated 20 amp circuit to serve the unit only. it's not required, but it's good practice
2006-06-07 18:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by ErasmusBDragen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER put a bigger fuse in
That is there to protect YOU
many factors, see an electrician
2006-06-07 16:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, wire size also comes into play. Kinda sounds like to much on one circut
2006-06-07 16:28:32 · answer #7 · answered by ERIK C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋