Why does my air conditioner keep tripping the circuit breaker?

Typically, your AC breaker trips when there’s a short circuit, the AC is overworking or a part is bad or malfunctioning. If you continue to run your AC, you could permanently damage the air conditioner. Get a professional AC repair tech out as soon as you can.

How do you fix a circuit that keeps tripping?

To reset a tripped circuit breaker, turn off the breaker by moving the switch or handle to the off position, and then turn it back on. For safety, it’s a good idea to stand back or to the side of the panel, just in case any sparks come from the breaker when it’s moved, or to wear safety goggles.

How do you reset an air conditioner breaker?

To reset the circuit breaker, turn it to the “off” position (right), then the “on” position (left). Now, wait 30 minutes. During this time, the internal breaker in your air conditioner will reset. During the 30 minutes, keep the thermostat in the “off” position.

Where is the AC circuit breaker located?

The circuit breaker box (a grey metallic box) is usually located in these areas: garage, basement, closets, laundry room or an exterior part of your home. Just look for a switch that is “tripped,” meaning that’s it’s moved to the neutral position.

Why does my air conditioner keep Tripping the circuit breaker?

Bummer. Well, an air conditioner usually trips the breaker because it’s pulling in more amps than the breaker is rated for. That is, if you have a 20-amp breaker and the AC pulls 30 amps, the breaker trips. That’s why breakers trip: to protect you from overcurrents that can damage equipment and cause fires (yikes).

What causes a circuit breaker to trip when using a swamp cooler?

An overloaded circuit can also cause breaker to trip. Most often the reason for tripping of breaker due to swamp cooler operation is electrical wiring. Any shortage allows all the current in the home to move through the same circuit. This results in the amperage through that circuit sufficiently high to trip the breaker.

Why won’t my air conditioner turn on?

The issue may not be with the AC itself but rather with the breaker. Wires connected to the breaker may be loose or the breaker itself may be bad and needs replacing. This is a relatively inexpensive fix. Solution: Have a tech tighten connections to the AC’s breaker or replace the breaker.

Why does my 20 amp breaker keep tripping?

That is, if you have a 20-amp breaker and the AC pulls 30 amps, the breaker trips. That’s why breakers trip: to protect you from overcurrents that can damage equipment and cause fires (yikes). So DON’T keep resetting the breaker and letting it trip. Constant tripping can harm equipment and cause a fire.