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Luxaire Air conditioner circuit breaker keeps tripping

If your Luxaire air conditioner trips the breaker, do not keep resetting it and hoping it holds. A tripping breaker usually means the unit is detecting a short or an overloaded electrical component. On many window units, the most likely issue is the LCDI power cord or cord-mounted circuit protector, which can trip before the main breaker if the cord or an internal component is shorted. If the power cord checks out, look next at the condenser fan motor, dual shaft fan motor, or blower motor. Shorted motor windings often trip the breaker as soon as power is applied and may leave a burnt smell. Less commonly, a damaged wire harness can short against the cabinet or another component, and a shorted control board may show burn marks or smell scorched. Whether you are dealing with a Luxaire air conditioner power cord problem, a window air conditioner that trips the circuit breaker, or an AC breaker that keeps tripping, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your specific Luxaire air conditioner.

01 - Luxaire Air Conditioner Power Cord

Most window air conditioners have an LCDI circuit protector that will detect a short in the cord or a component in the unit. If the circuit breaker on the cord is damaged or any of the components in the unit are shorted the circuit breaker will trip. The circuit breaker on the cord is usually more sensitive and will trip before the main breaker.
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02 - Luxaire Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Motor

An air conditioner condenser fan motor is the component that spins both the condenser fan blade in the rear of the unit. If the fan motor is burned out or shorted it may trip the circuit breaker. You can use a multimeter to check if the motor windings are shorted. A shorted motor will usually have a burnt smell and will need to be replaced.
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03 - Luxaire Air Conditioner Dual Shaft Fan Motor

An air conditioner dual shaft fan motor is the component that spins both the condenser fan blade in the rear of the unit and the fan blade that forces the cooled air out the front vent. If the fan motor is burned out or shorted it may trip the circuit breaker. You can use a multimeter to check if the motor windings are shorted. A shorted motor will usually have a burnt smell and will need to be replaced.
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04 - Luxaire Air Conditioner Blower Motor

If the blower motor windings are shorted out the breaker will likely trip when power is applied to the motor. You can try disconnecting the motor from the unit to see if the breaker will still trip. You can use a multimeter to check if the motor windings are shorted. A shorted motor will usually have a burnt smell and will need to be replaced.
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05 - Luxaire Air Conditioner Wire Harness

A wire harness sends power and low voltage signals between the electrical components and the control board. If a wire harness becomes damaged, it can short out causing the circuit breaker to trip. Check the appropriate wire harnesses for breaks or loose connections. A damaged wire harness will need to be replaced.
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06 - Luxaire Air Conditioner Control Board

The control board regulates the power supply to all of the components of the air conditioner. If the control board shorts out it can trip the circuit breaker. A shorted control board will usually have burn marks or smell burnt and will need to be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Luxaire air conditioner trip the breaker as soon as it turns on?
Can a bad Luxaire AC fan motor cause the circuit breaker to keep tripping?
How do I know if the power cord is causing my window air conditioner to trip the breaker?
Should I replace the control board if my Luxaire air conditioner trips the breaker?
How do I find the right replacement part for a Luxaire air conditioner that trips the breaker?

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