Keeprite
Electrical Overload or Short Circuit
Furnace frequently trips the household circuit breaker.
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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 blower motor, Shorted inducer motor, Pinched line-voltage wire, Oversized or failing transformer
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Critical safety: Repeated breaker tripping indicates a serious electrical problem. Do not keep resetting the breaker.
Steps:
- Visual inspection: With power off, inspect wiring inside the furnace for melted insulation or wires touching sharp metal edges.
- Isolate components: A technician can disconnect blower and inducer motors one at a time to identify the faulty component.
Due to shock and fire risk, have a licensed technician perform detailed electrical diagnostics and repairs.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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