Kelvinator
Electrical Overload or Short Circuit
Kelvinator split AC trips the circuit breaker shortly after starting.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Shorted compressor, shorted outdoor fan motor, incorrect breaker size, damaged power cable, internal PCB short
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker; this can be a fire hazard. Turn off the breaker and leave it off until the issue is identified.
User checks:
- Breaker rating: Confirm the breaker size matches the Kelvinator AC's nameplate current requirements.
- Visual inspection: Look for burnt smells or visible damage on indoor and outdoor units.
Technician tasks:
- Measure insulation resistance of compressor and motors.
- Check wiring for shorts to ground.
- Test and replace faulty components (compressor, fan motor, PCB) as needed.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Compressor Assembly
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