condensor shuts off and blows a circuit breaker

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condensor shuts off and blows a circuit breaker

by G. BROWN
(MELBOURNE,FL)

February 20, 2011

When I turn my central ac unit on at first everything turns on, my condenser unit will than turn off and trip a breaker to shut off and sometime it will run alright and lower the temperature properly.

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Jul 31, 2011
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Hard Start Kit
by: Anonymous

A hard start kit could be added. The initial draw when the unit starts will overload the circuit and cause the breaker to shut it down.

They are wired to the start capacitor and cost around $35.

Have a pro do it capacitors are dangerous if you don't know how it function.

g/l

Feb 21, 2011
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condenser shuts off
by: Chester

It appears that your compressor is drawing too many amps. This could be caused by an open run capacitor, a loose connection, a very dirty outdoor coil or a malfunctioning outdoor fan.

A clogged outdoor coil or malfunctioning fan will cause the condenser pressure to be extremely high causing the compressor to work harder. On mild days it may not be a problem, but on warmer days the problem appears.

If cleaning the outdoor coil does not fix your problem you should call a qualified HVAC technician to diagnose the system. There are no consumer serviceable parts in the condensing unit.

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