furnace breakers burning out
#1
02-01-03, 08:16 AM
furnace breakers burning out
I have a 2 pole 60 amp breaker for my furnace that keeps overheating and starts melting. We have had it replaced twice already, but it seems to start overheating when we run other appliances such as washer, dryer, or dishwasher. An electrician has come out both times to fix it, but obviously there is something else wrong than just a bad breaker. Please help
#2
02-01-03, 08:31 AM
Is nothing else on the same circuit? If not, it seems as if the other appliances are pulling down the voltage available to the furnace, causing it to draw higher current to maintain power, which in turn overheats the breakers. This can also be caused by a loose connection in the wiring along the way from the breaker box to the furnace.
#3
02-01-03, 08:33 AM
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What brand/model is the panel, and what brand/model is the breaker? Perhaps they are incompatible or flawed in design.
