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Old 05-11-2004, 03:07 PM   #1
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My A/C compressor will work for days and pop a fuse. I'll put a new fuse in.
And it will again. Is my compressor Going out or what?

 
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Old 05-12-2004, 07:22 AM   #2
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Re: AC Compressor


Have you cleaned the condenser coils? Is there any loose/burnt wiring to the contactor, capacitor(s), or compresser? What is the amp draw on the compresser at start-up and during the run cycle vs. the data plate ratings? If you haven't had the unit serviced in awhile, this sounds like a good time to have it checked as it may be a minor problem that if caught early, would keep it from being a BIG ($$$$) problem. Good luck.
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Have an electrician come in and check all of your electrical connections. A loose connection will generate heat, cause excessive current draw and can cause a fuse to blow. I've seen this on old houses with knob and tube wiring as well as new houses where the circuit breaker will trip.
 


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