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Old 05-16-18, 08:22 PM
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Hit my outdoor ac unit wires with my trimmer. Red and white wires exposed and obviously touching. Fan stopped. Replaced the contactor but still not working. Any ideas?
 
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Old 05-16-18, 08:31 PM
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Check the fuse on the control unit and make sure you have 24V on the red and white wire.
 
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Old 05-16-18, 08:37 PM
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Welcome to the forums.

The mentioned fuse will be inside the air handler unit in the house.
 
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Old 05-19-18, 10:18 AM
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Thanks for the input. I have opened up the inside unit. Wires everywhere and I don't see a fuse. Any better idea of what/ where I'm looking for?
 
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Old 05-19-18, 11:02 AM
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Somewhere there should be a fuse or mini cct breaker.
If your unit does not have a fuse and the shorted wires were like that for awhile the transformer could be burnt out.
You should be able to see the transformer and where the wires are routed.
 
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Old 05-19-18, 11:22 AM
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These pics are what I am looking at. Can anyone pinpoint me a little more?

 
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Old 05-19-18, 11:45 AM
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https://www.amazon.com/White-Rodgers...+control+board


This looks like your board. Can you see the 3 amp fuse?
It is right above the thermostat wire connections in the picture that I posted .
 

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Old 05-19-18, 11:50 AM
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Measure for 24vac across the transformer where labeled.

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Old 05-19-18, 02:30 PM
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Thanks Houston. Fuse was blown... replaced but nothing. I'll test the transformer next.
 
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Old 05-19-18, 02:38 PM
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If the transformer measures ok..... try at the R and C thermostat connections on the furnace board.

See if the heat works.
 
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Well thanks to all who provided help. I changed the contactor, capacitor, fuse, and nothing. After going through wiring etc, in the 110 degree attic I notice a button on the front of the air handler that is obviously engaged when the front panel is on. Hold it in and it kicked right on. Geez, it was probably just fix the wires I hit with my trimmer and change the fuse. Live and learn. I know a lot more about about my AC system now at least. Thanks again.
 
 

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