Ask by mortguy27733: Air conditioner blowing fuse?
The AC unit is wall mounted, mid size unit. It only happens when it is really hot in the afternoon and only on certain occasions. It is located in my office which is a big power drain (computer, monitor, lights, fax, ect). The home is a large, newly built home.

Can the problem be remedied by a larger fuse?

Good Answer:

Answer by ERIK C
No, wire size also comes into play. Kinda sounds like to much on one circut

Answer by cindy_cee13
You apparently are connected to a circuit that also has other appliances connected. Try unplugging other things, and plugging them into anouther outlet, that might be on another circit. For example, if on the same circuit as your computer, try moving the computer. Ot TV or whatever is on the same circuit..

Answer by patience3987
A larger fuse is not a solution.

You might talk to an electrician to see if more outlets can be installed on a different circuit. Just because it’s a newer home doesn’t mean it was constructed properly.

Answer by ahdunno
NEVER put a bigger fuse in

That is there to protect YOU

many factors, see an electrician

Answer by lunatic
First of all, if your home is newly built, you should have circuit breakers, not fuses.

Assuming you indeed have circuit breakers, you will need to re-wire the outlet that the AC is plugged into to be carried on a different (less loaded) circuit.

DO NOT just replace the breaker (or fuse) with one rated for a higher amperage!! They are installed to protect the wires that comprise the circuit which themselves are amperage rated based on their ability to carry a certain current without melting down or causing a fire.

Your other option might be to relocate the AC unit so it can be plugged into an outlet on a different circuit

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