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Your air conditioner is meant to keep you cool, not leave you sweating and resetting the breaker box. If your AC keeps tripping the circuit breaker, it’s a sign something’s wrong, and ignoring it could lead to bigger problems down the road. At Peaden, our trusted Peaden Pros are not only expert AC repair technicians. We’re also trusted electricians. We’re uniquely equipped to solve both the cooling and electrical issues that might be causing the problem.
Let’s break down the most common reasons your AC might be flipping the breaker and how we can help.
1. Dirty Air Filter or Coils
Something as simple as a clogged air filter can cause your AC to overwork, overheat, and draw more electricity than it should, eventually tripping the breaker. Similarly, dirty evaporator or condenser coils make it harder for your system to release heat, causing the compressor to work too hard and increasing the risk of overload.
What Peaden Can Do: Our Peaden Pros can perform a full AC tune-up, clean your coils, replace filters, and ensure your system runs efficiently—relieving stress on your electrical system.
2. Failing Capacitor or Compressor
The compressor is the heart of your air conditioning system, and it needs a jolt of power to start up. If the capacitor (which helps start the motor) is failing, it can cause hard starts that draw too much electricity, leading to breaker trips. Worse yet, a failing compressor itself may struggle to start and eventually overload the system.
What Peaden Can Do: We’ll diagnose the exact cause using professional tools and replace failing components before they lead to complete system failure.
3. Electrical Issues
Sometimes the problem isn’t with the AC at all—it’s with the electrical panel, breaker, or wiring. Loose connections, an undersized breaker, or old wiring can cause breaker trips even if your AC is in good shape.
What Peaden Can Do: Since we’re trusted electricians as well as HVAC experts, our Peaden Pros can inspect your breaker box, check for wiring issues, and make any necessary electrical repairs or upgrades—all in-house, without needing to call a separate contractor.
4. Low Refrigerant Levels
When your AC is low on refrigerant due to a leak, it can make the compressor work harder than it should. That strain can cause overheating and eventually trip the breaker as the system pulls more power than it’s designed to.
What Peaden Can Do: We’ll test your refrigerant levels, locate and repair leaks, and recharge the system to proper specifications to prevent overworking the compressor.
5. Short Circuits or Ground Faults
More serious electrical problems like short circuits or ground faults can pose a safety hazard and should be addressed immediately. These issues can cause sudden surges in current that trip the breaker as a protective measure.
What Peaden Can Do: Our Peaden Pros will safely track down and correct any wiring faults or equipment malfunctions before they lead to further damage—or a dangerous electrical situation.
Whether the issue lies in the HVAC system, your electrical panel, or both—Peaden has the expertise to fix it fast and fix it right with electrical or AC repair Pensacola.