Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    flgirl35's Avatar
    flgirl35 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Mar 17, 2009, 06:05 PM
    A/C compressor tripping outside breaker
    I have an American Standard Allegiance 11 split unit that all of a sudden quit working yesterday. The interior fan will run but the compressor fan will not come on. Replaced the exterior breaker, as it looked like it was in the middle position (neither off nor on). Went all the way to on until I turned the a/c back on, then it went back to the middle. Any suggestions on what could be wrong and/or how to fix myself?


    Thank you.
    mygirlsdad77's Avatar
    mygirlsdad77 Posts: 5,713, Reputation: 339
    Plumbing Expert
    		  
    #2

    Mar 17, 2009, 06:38 PM

    Who installed the new breaker? I would have them check the compressor, fan, capacitor, wiring, of the outside unit. Don't recommend dealing with this yourself, as this is a high voltage unit.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Breaker keeps tripping [ 24 Answers ]

I need to figure this out. I have two 15 amp space heaters in my garage and when I turn them both on it throws the breaker. The breaker at box for this is rated at 20amps. I have been told that I can run both on high and won't throw the breaker. I also replaced the old breaker with a new one (same...

Breaker for AC Tripping [ 3 Answers ]

I have a split system & Air Handler. Any idea why the breaker keeps tripping?

Gfci breaker + outlet in same circuit.breaker tripping [ 4 Answers ]

I have a gfci breaker for a bathroom and there is an additional gfci outlet in the bathroom on the same circuit. The breaker was tripping intermittently over the past week and now will not re-engage. Should I suspect a faulty breaker or is it better to troubleshoot the circuit first? The...

Breaker not tripping [ 3 Answers ]

Hello, I was trying to install a light fixture and when I was done connecting the wires, I lifted the fixture towards the ceiling to mount it and there was a spark and caused a black mark on the ceiling. Would that cause the breaker to trip? And should I be concerned about the wiring causing a...

Compressor Keeps Tripping off Line [ 3 Answers ]

I'm living in a rental home in south Texas and the other morning my air was blowing hot air. I checked the fuses and the compressor outside and noticed it was not working. Since this is a rental I called to have a service tech come out and take a look. As the service tech was troubleshooting he...

View more questions Search