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leeaross
Oct 19, 2012, 10:54 AM
When ever I set the thermostat to heat or cool the transformer blows. I have installed a 2a fuse in line to protect the transformer after 2 cooked . I can switch on the fan and it works until I call for heating / cooling then everything quits. What would be the possible things to check?
Thanks for any help.

T-Top
Oct 19, 2012, 05:33 PM
Do you have a heat pump or gas furnace? A 2 amp fuse may be a little low. Most systems will use a 3 or 5 amp for protection. If you have a heat pump you need to check the out side unit for low voltage shorts. (Pressure switches and defrost thermostat.)

leeaross
Oct 20, 2012, 04:01 AM
Do you have a heat pump or gas furnace? A 2 amp fuse may be a little low. Most systems will use a 3 or 5 amp for protection. If you have a heat pump you need to check the out side unit for low voltage shorts. (Pressure switches and defrost thermostat.)

It is a heat pump with a gas furnace. I will get some heaver fuses and check for shorts outside. I will post the results.
Thanks