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  • Thermostat timer

    Jul.24.2010

    How does a thermostat timer work?

    Joyce, Raleigh, NC

    By thermostat timer, I believe you are talking about a thermostat that has an input for an external clock/timer that can trigger the system to be turned off and on at pre-set times. This is not a setup that I…

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  • Replace the breaker

    Jul.24.2010

    Two days ago my air conditioner quit blowing out cool air and the fan did not spin. If I go back and flip the circuit breaker it will come back on, but only for about 30 minutes, then you hear it pop. (The breaker never actually flips over.) I turn off the breaker and then I wait 2 to 3 minutes, flip it and it comes back on. Then I start all over again. Will replacing the breaker fix it? (I put in new fuses.)

    treva, wichita, KS

    The breaker may be the problem or there could be an underlying issue that is causing the breaker to trip. A technician would need to check the amp draw of the unit to determine if it is drawing too much power and…

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