2007-06-15 13:53:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
breaker probably bad ...how long has this breaker ran the unit ....the data plate tells you how many amps this unit pulls and the minimum size breaker you should use...if it don't then a good rule of thumb is that full load amps should never be more than 4/5ths of the size of the breaker...or if the unit full load amps is 25 amps then a 30 amp breaker is all that's needed.....could also be a bad run capacitor or bad compressor .....the best thing to do is call an hvac tech to come and check this unit if you aren't knowledgeable in hvac repairs...
2007-06-15 16:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a problem with the compressor or fan motor. Turn the breaker off. If you don't you'll definitely do more damage. You should never replace a breaker with a higher amperage breaker. You could cause a fire. A 40 amp circuit uses 8 gage wire and a 50 uses 6. Since you have an electrical problem and the unit isn't functioning, you risk the possibility of over loading the line and melting the wiring or even causing a fire. Call a service technician and put a new 40 amp breaker in place of the one you removed.
2016-05-17 04:05:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USA The info provided is not clear. There is no breaker rated at 16 amps. How are you measuring that you get 30 amps?
Look at the nameplate of the unit. That will tell you the current draw in amps. Make sure your wiring meets the needs of the unit. Make sure the circuit breaker is rated for that amperage.
2007-06-15 15:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
poss bad breaker most breakers need a should have a time delay as with a a/c the compresser pulls 225% more on start up load than reduce's down to normal runing load. If the compresser is rated at 20 amps normal load on start up 20 amps x 225% will give you the start up load in fuse's thats why they make time delay .
2007-06-15 18:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like something's on its way out. It could be the fan motor, the start cap or the compressor itself. Only a clamp meter can tell for sure so if you know how to use one, (you probably wouldnt be asking this question) but if you do, go for broke and check it out. If its the compressor, you can always put in a hard start kit. If its on its way out, its gonna fail eventually. The hard start will just prolong it a while.
If you're not proficient with a meter, then call in a pro
2007-06-15 16:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by jerseydan1977 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On startup the motor is pulling more current. Have your capacitor checked.
The breaker could also be weak. Replace the breaker, if you know how to do this safely.
Keep on Koolin'
2007-06-15 14:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋