Circuit Breaker problems? I have recently moved within to a rental home, and it has...
I have recently moved within to a rental home, and it has a brand new A/C component. It is plugged into the breaker box in a 30/20 switch. I assume it needs 50 volts(?), or amp, or anything the switch controls (I apologize for my ignorance). The center 30 keeps getting switched, and I have to walk outside and reset it. It doesnt happen every hour, but, every other day or so, depending on how commonly the A/C kicks on. Anyway, I was thinking of replacing the 30/20 breaker near a 50. Would that help?
the circuit breaker could be doing its job and blowing because the a/c section is pulling high amps. Before condemning the circuit breaker try this. Shut off the a/c bear a garden hose and wash the outside coil. don't just provide it a quick rinse. Thoroughly wash it. Keep running wet through the coil until it comes out clean. Then run the a/c and see if the circuit breaker holds. You have not here out so much
which means you should not touch it
call a pro or your manager
first you need to locate the manufacture label plate of the unit the name plate would spec out the minimum circuit breaker amperage if the amperage is over 30 amps you would hold to replace it to the minimum requirement since your current breaker is a 30 im guessing you would have only a 10 awg lead which is only rated for 30 amps. cif the monufacture designation plate specs for anything hire than 30 amps more than likley your current circuit wiring has to be upgraded to the correct amps. No it won't oblige. Call a qualified professional electrician to diagnose the problem and make proper repairs. Send the bill to the landlord or own them call the repairman. With the hot weather coming on most units are person used too often and are getting older and weaker. The breaker may be worn out, the AC may be failing, the voltage may be low at times, or you may enjoy loose connections. Any or all of these things could cause the problem. Only a qualified professional can thieve care of it.
Answers: Well you might allow the wiring to become the fuse and your breaker will stay on until the insulation burns or cooks sour.
And FYI the numbers on the breakes are the AMP rating. Increase the amprating may cause the wiiriing to be over protected and it will have to bring really hot before it trips out.
You didn t say if the breakes be changed during the install. Look on the name plate of the outdoor unit (assuming this is what tripps) and it will own a max (and maybe a min) amp rating. DO NOT EXCEED THIS. But also you have to be sure the electrics is correct from the breakers to the unit too. So heres where you obligation a pro.
If its brand new it has a warranty and the individual that bought it needs to make apt. SOmetimes wiring is a little small or a topical compressor a little tight and may need some help out getting started. A HVAC person in your nouns would be advised because there are other things that can do this problem.
If your land lord bought it from some place like LOWES suitable luck. Cutting the price is no way to ensure quality installation or service after the public sale. And the people at places like LOWES dont enjoy to make a living looking at dissatisfied customers, just supply boxes.