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    Oct 27, 2009, 04:55 PM
    Circuit breaker stuck in middle
    My heat pump will run for a little bit then start blowing cold air, the circuit breaker is sitting in the middle, won't turn on or off while the heat is on the thermostat. If I turn off the thermostat I can reset the circuit breaker to off or on. Is that a problem with the breaker itself or the heat pump:confused:
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    Oct 27, 2009, 07:37 PM
    If this circuit breaker is in your main electric panel you should be able to turn it off or on at any time.
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    Oct 27, 2009, 08:04 PM
    A circuit breaker is merely a switch basic ( not accounting for the "breaker" part of it, it should turn off and on with or without power going though it. If it is not working properly, there is a issue but you may want a qualified electrican to review the problem with the power supply and to check the system
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