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    Aug 4, 2010, 08:36 AM
    On a Split unit would a bad compressor cause the breaker to trip? Or is the problem m
    My dads breaker keeps tripping so I unplugged the compressor and the unit and outside fan stayed on . So my question is what is more likely a dead short in the compressor or a bad relay?
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    Aug 4, 2010, 08:48 AM

    Direct short in the compressor 99 out of a hundred times , but check the breaker and make sure that it is tight on the wire connection, same on the service disconect
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