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| Jojo98
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, posted Thu 22 May 22:17  
Next time the unit runs for a while, feel how hot the breaker is. If it's hot, replace the breaker.
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| | Gary DE
| "Re(2):Tripping Breaker" , posted Thu 22 May 22:24
The breaker was replaced but the problem continues.
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| | Houston204
| "Re(3):Tripping Breaker" , posted Thu 22 May 22:28
Does this outdoor unit have a time delay relay or a digital thermostat protecting the compressor from short cycling?
Did your tech measure starting amperage?
Did he remove the compressor terminal cover and inspect for melting wiring?
"Tip of the Day" Remember to remove power first.
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| | Gary DE
| "Re(4):Tripping Breaker" , posted Thu 22 May 22:41
Yes to all. He said the amperage checked out alright and the contact switch looked ok. No mention of melting wires.
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| | Houston204
| "Re(5):Tripping Breaker" , posted Thu 22 May 22:51
If he measured it, it should be on your invoice. What is your running amperage? What is your starting amperage?
"Tip of the Day" Remember to remove power first.
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| | Gary DE
| "Re(6):Tripping Breaker" , posted Thu 22 May 23:10
The only thing he wrote on the invoice was that he changed the breaker and added Freon. He did say that the amperage was running around 13. I'm not sure he checked the startup amperage. If he did he did not write it on the invoice.
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| | Houston204
| "Re(7):Tripping Breaker" , posted Thu 22 May 23:12
I doubt that he measured it if it isn't on your invoice.
"Tip of the Day" Remember to remove power first.
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