Nirvana Electrical Short / Overcurrent

Heater trips the electrical breaker when attempting to start.

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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 transformer, Damaged wiring harness, Water intrusion causing short

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Leave the breaker off until the fault is identified. Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker.

  • Visual inspection: Open the electrical compartment and look for burned wires, melted insulation, or signs of arcing near the Nirvana blower motor, transformer, and control board.
  • Isolate components: Disconnect suspect loads (blower, transformer) one at a time and attempt to power the heater to see if the breaker still trips. This should be done by a qualified technician.
  • Megger test (pro): A technician can perform insulation resistance tests on motors and wiring.
  • Replace faulty parts: Replace any shorted motors, transformers, or damaged wiring harnesses with OEM Nirvana components.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Nirvana Combustion Blower Assembly
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