Termet Electrical Overload / Short Circuit

Furnace frequently trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses.

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.

Possible Causes

Shorted blower motor, Shorted flue fan motor, Damaged wiring harness in Termet cabinet, Faulty control board

Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately. Risk of fire.

Visual inspection: With power off, inspect wiring for burn marks, melted insulation, or loose connections.
Isolate components: A technician can disconnect motors and components one by one to identify the faulty part.

Because of shock and fire risk, diagnosis and repair of electrical shorts should be left to a qualified technician.

Professional Required 5/5

Blower Motor Assembly

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