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dthaar

24.32.99.214

"Shorted control wire" , posted Sat 12 Jul 18:12user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


Weed wacked my control wire. The wires were not broken however it shorted out my system. Replaced the fuse, checked all the breakers, however a/c still doesn't work. What else can I do?

D. Haar

 


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pbreazeale

69.34.145.144

"Re(1):Shorted control wire" , posted Sat 12 Jul 18:23:user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


If you replaced the fuse in the control panel, and that didn't help. Take the door off of the outside unit(after youturn the power off), and make sure the wires haven't just pulled loose. If not, unfortunately, you have probably fried the transformer and will have to replace it.

[this message was edited by pbreazeale on Sat 12 Jul 18:25]

 

 

Houston204



98.196.66.53

"Re(2):Shorted control wire" , posted Sun 13 Jul 22:02user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


The control wires cannot touch each other or ground. You may need to separate and insulate with electric tape.

"Tip of the Day" Remember to remove power first.