My airconditioner keeps tripping the circuit breaker in my house?
Question:I live in Las Vegas it is 116 degrees, I must use my a/c. In the two days the a/c trips the circuit breaker to the house, turning off everything and sending a surge. (I really am worried about the computers and tvs when this happens) I rent, and my landlord replaced the wiring box 5 months ago, but now the wires are black again. I know he needs to buy a new a/c but won't. Any suggestions on how to prevent the tripping of the circuit?
Answers:
not much you can do, the bottom line is that the AC is drawing more amperage (more electric current) than the circuit is designed to handle, so the breaker trips.
If you rent and the AC unit is part of your rental (not something you put in) then just demand that the landlord get it fixed, he will either need to put in a more energy efficient AC unit or re-wire the circuit with better wires and a larger breaker so it can handle the load created by the AC unit.
For now you might try running the AC unit at less than full power, it might draw less electricity and be less likely to trip the breaker, also try to limit the other electronics you use while the AC is running especially near the AC where the outlets may be on the same circuit.
Good luck.
When AC units start to trip the breaker, it's a sure sign that it is due to be replaced. The unit compressor begins to draw more amperage when it is going bad. There no good way to stop the breaker from tripping, it;s doing it's job and keeping you safe. Insist on a new unit
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