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Medallion Central air conditioner circuit breaker keeps tripping

When your Medallion central air conditioner keeps tripping the breaker, start with the outdoor condensing unit, where a shorted condenser fan motor is the most likely cause. A condenser fan motor with shorted windings, seized bearings, or a fan that will not turn freely can make the central air tripping breaker repeatedly. of an AC condenser that keeps tripping the breaker. Next, check the furnace or air handler blower motor. A shorted motor, seized blower wheel, or burnt wiring can cause the air conditioner circuit breaker to trip. Less commonly, a shorted compressor, control board, or damaged wire harness may be responsible. A multimeter can help identify shorts, but central air conditioner electrical components use 240 volts. Turn off power at the disconnect box and circuit breaker, and have a qualified HVAC technician handle live-voltage testing or wiring repairs. Compressor replacement involves the sealed refrigerant system and requires EPA 608 certification. If your AC keeps tripping the breaker, do not repeatedly reset it. Enter your Medallion model number to find the exact replacement condenser fan motor, blower motor, compressor, control board, or wire harness for your central air conditioner.

01 - Medallion Central Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Motor

If the outdoor condensing unit's breaker or fuses keep tripping the condenser fan motor may be to blame. To determine if the condenser fan motor is shorted, use a multimeter to test the motor windings for a short to ground. If the condenser fan motor will not turn freely or the windings are shorted, replace the condenser fan motor.
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02 - Medallion Central Air Conditioner Fan Motor

If the outdoor condensing unit's breaker or fuses keep tripping the condenser fan motor may be to blame. To determine if the outdoor fan motor is shorted, use a multimeter to test the motor windings for a short to ground. If the outdoor fan motor will not turn freely or the windings are shorted, it will need to be replaced.
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03 - Medallion Central Air Conditioner Blower Motor

Since the furnace or air handler's blower motor is the component that circulates the air through the home's venting, a defective blower motor may result in the circuit breaker tripping. You can try disconnecting the motor from the control board and see if the breaker still trips. You can also use a multimeter to test the blower motor for an electrical short, or see if there are any burnt smells coming from the motor. You can also try turning the blower wheel by hand. If the wheel does not turn freely, it's likely the motor bearings have seized. If the motor doesn't turn freely or is shorted the blower motor will need to b...e replaced.
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04 - Medallion Central Air Conditioner Compressor

The compressor is located in the outdoor condensing unit and gets power through a service panel box next to the unit. If the compressor is shorted the fuses in the service panel box or the main breaker box may trip. You can test the compressor for shorts by using a multimeter. If the compressor windings are shorted the compressor itself or the whole unit will need to be replaced.
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05 - Medallion Central Air Conditioner Control Board

The control board regulates the power supply to all of the components of the furnace or air handler. 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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06 - Medallion Central 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Medallion central air conditioner keep tripping the breaker?
How do I troubleshoot a condenser fan motor when the AC breaker keeps tripping?
Can the furnace or air handler blower motor cause the AC breaker to trip?
Should I replace the compressor or control board if my AC keeps tripping the breaker?
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