Pull the plug on it and check the capacitor. If it's bulging it definitely needs replacing. It might look good but still need replacing. You need a meter that's got the right setting for this one.
Also, DO NOT forget to mark the wires before you unplug it to tes so you know which one goes where when you are done.
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 09:56:03 -0700
Subject: Re: [DIY] AC tripping circuit breakers
Also, DO NOT forget to mark the wires before you unplug it to tes so you know which one goes where when you are done.
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 09:56:03 -0700
Subject: Re: [DIY] AC tripping circuit breakers
I got foam cleaner for the coils today at Home Depot and gave it a good scrubbing, then ran the AC again. My typical breaker trip was at 15 minutes yesterday. Today, it made it to about 23 minutes before tripping in fairly similar weather conditions. So it definitely helped the current draw but the breaker still tripped.
Haven't changed out the breaker yet (waiting for a friend with electrical experience to examine the bussbar for me), that's also on the list today.
Any other low-cost things I can do to troubleshoot before calling the HVAC guy?
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