Try adding a cercuit breaker right on the AC.
It is possible for a 12000 BTU air conditioner to run on a 15 amp breaker, but it may cause the breaker to trip if there are other appliances drawing power on the same circuit. It is recommended to have a dedicated circuit for the air conditioner to prevent overloading the breaker.
Your air conditioner may be tripping the breaker immediately when turned on due to an electrical issue, such as a short circuit or overload. It is recommended to have a professional technician inspect and repair the air conditioner to prevent further damage.
The size of the amp breaker for a 220V air conditioner will depend on the specific requirements of the air conditioner. As a general guideline, you can calculate the required amps by dividing the air conditioner's wattage by the voltage (220V). For example, if your air conditioner is rated at 5500 watts, you would need a breaker of at least 25 amps (5500 watts / 220 volts = 25 amps). It is always best to consult the manufacturer's specifications or a licensed electrician to ensure the correct size breaker is installed.
It is possible if the circuit breaker has tripped or is faulty. The best way to check is by unplugging the air conditioner, and plugging in a table lamp. If the lamp lights up, then you know that the circuit breaker is working, if not then it is faulty.
A 20 amp breaker might actually be needed for the installation. It depends on the wattage and voltage of the window air conditioner.
Your air conditioner may be tripping the breaker immediately after turning it on due to an electrical issue, such as a short circuit or overload. It is important to have a professional technician inspect and repair the air conditioner to prevent further damage and ensure safe operation.
Your air conditioner may be tripping the breaker due to an electrical overload, a faulty component in the AC unit, or a problem with the circuit breaker itself. It is important to have a professional technician inspect and repair the issue to prevent further damage.
It should be located "an arms reach" from your condenser.
You're actually OPENING the breaker. And it means you're drawing too much power. 1 air conditioner=about 10 box fans. Try unplugging things using the same circuit. An air conditioner draws a lot of juice. An A/C and a microwave, for example, are too much for most homes to handle. Your breaker box should (hopefully) tell you what breaker goes where.
push breaker all the way OFF, wait 30 sec, turn breaker back on,
For a 1 ton air conditioner unit, the circuit breaker size typically ranges from 15 to 20 amps. The exact size needed will depend on the specific model and requirements of the air conditioner, so it is best to consult the manufacturer's specifications or an electrician to determine the appropriate circuit breaker size for your unit.
If the power requirement is 120 volts it will be connected to a single pole breaker rated at the amperage requirement of the air conditioner. If the voltage of the air conditioner is 240 volts, then a two pole breaker will be required.