I have a 2002 Hornet travel trailer and the A/C keeps on throwing the breaker. I am not running anything else, and it runs for like 5 minutes, then shuts off, and I have to keep on walking back there and pushing the switch down and up. Any suggestions?
2007-07-09 08:47:15 · 8 answers · asked by r0adie20 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is probably drawing too much current for the size of breaker. What number does the breaker have on it? If it is a 15 AMP that is your problem.
You need a minimum of a 20 AMP breaker with nothing else on the circuit.
If you have a long length of extension cord that will also add to the problem. Make sure your extension cord is a minimum of 12 Gage. A 10 Gage is even better.
2007-07-09 10:22:50 · answer #1 · answered by mike b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I observed some solutions suggesting which you will replace your breaker. permit me be completely clean - do not replace the breaker with a greater circuit breaker. A circuit breaker journeys because of the fact too plenty electrical energy is being 'asked' and, as a secure practices degree, the breaker journeys. The circuit breaker many times tripping and you pointing out that it is warm is a hallmark of a extreme situation. My suggestion: call a AC repairman and have the unit professionally serviced / replaced. (in case you in trouble-free terms permit the breaker stay tripped / off, i don't think of you may desire to call an electrician - yet)
2016-11-08 20:20:50 · answer #2 · answered by valderrama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the current draw on the AC. If it exceeds the rating on the breaker, then there is a problem with the wiring or the AC unit. If the unit is pulling less than the rated amount of current, then you most likely have a breaker going bad. good luck.
2007-07-09 08:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the breaker in the trailer if so sounds like it could be a weak breaker if its the breaker where the trailer is plugged into you will need a dedicated circuit just for the trailer only
2007-07-09 11:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what size breaker do you have and what is that A/C rated for?, it should state minimum circuit ampacity, the breaker could be undersized or weak, or you are drawing abnormally high amps from a fan motor(failing) or worse the compressor.
2007-07-09 08:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the motor might need oil or a critter might have a nest up there did you look? also the overload may be weak up there on the compressor
have you let it sit up? it might need to be smacked a couple of times with a heavy rubber mallet to jar the motor loose.
2007-07-09 10:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you had the A/C all this time? If so, I'd check all wiring connections. One may not be making perfect connection causing your problem.
2007-07-09 08:52:44 · answer #7 · answered by gkk_72 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ac could have a short in it or the overload in the ac is bad . you need to ahve the ac check by a cert ac tech
2007-07-09 08:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋