on anyway, which causes the circuit to overload and blow a fuse. Newer, ‘smarter’ condensing units will prevent this blunder by delaying the A/C’s ‘on’ function for a few minutes. It’s easy to mistake this delay for a faulty air conditioner. Be patient and give the air conditioner about five minutes to come back on.
To determine if you have a blown fuse, locate the special fuse block near the outside unit. Pull out the block and take the whole thing to the hardware store. A salesperson can test
