Frigidaire
Electrical Overload or Short Circuit
Furnace frequently trips the household circuit breaker
Advertisements
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.
Advertisements
Possible Causes
Shorted blower motor, Shorted inducer motor, Damaged wiring, Oversized breaker or shared circuit issues
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Repeated breaker trips indicate a serious electrical issue. Do not keep resetting the breaker.
- 1. Visual inspection: With power off, inspect wiring to blower and inducer motors for damage or burn marks.
- 2. Isolate components: A technician can disconnect motors one at a time to identify the faulty component.
- 3. Correct breaker size: Verify the furnace is on a dedicated circuit with the breaker size specified on the furnace nameplate.
- 4. Professional repair: Have a licensed technician or electrician locate and repair the short or replace the failing motor.
Advertisements
Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Advertisements