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    jbell1652 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 19, 2009, 09:19 AM
    Breaker for central heat keeps popping
    Central Heat comes on, few minutes later breaker pops off. Flip it back on and 10 - 15 minutes later it pops off again.
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    hvac1000 Posts: 14,540, Reputation: 435
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    Dec 19, 2009, 09:58 AM
    The heater is drawing too much current.

    The wiring is loose in the heater

    The wiring is loose in the main panel

    The circuit breaker is weak and need to be replaced.

    Visual inspect and repair OR us a Amprobe to find the ofending circuit.

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