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How many amps does an air conditioner pull?
The small room-size air conditioners can draw between 5 and 7 Amps of power. The most common voltage classifications for AC units are 115, 125 and 220 volts, and the power classification may vary between 15 and 20 amps. The Amps depends on its BTU (British Thermal Unit).
How much current does a 4 ton air conditioner draw?
| AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT PUMP LOADS – TYPICAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| SIZE | BTU | Running Load |
| 2 Ton | 24,000 | 10 |
| 3 Ton | 36,000 | 15 |
| 4 Ton | 48,000 | 20 |
Why would a compressor pull high amps?
The overloading could be a mechanical problem, like worn bearings, worn rods, etc. If we were looking at a single-phase compressor, the high amperage could be caused by a bad run capacitor. Note that the compressor should be drawing 57 amps.
How many amps does a Dometic air conditioner draw?
According to the specs from Dometic, the fan typically pulls 3 amps… If a 15 A plug won’t handle 13.3 amps sumthin’ is goofy…
What size breaker do I need for AC?
It depends on the unit that’s being installed, but usually it’s 30-60 Amp with 10-4 AWG wire. You’ll be in the 30-40A range if you look at a 3.5 ton unit.
How many amps does a 5 ton AC use?
25 Amps
An average 5-ton air conditioner (with 10 EER rating) will run on 6,000 W. Such a 5-ton air conditioner will use 25 Amps at 240V. Examples of 60,000 BTU units are 4-zone mini-splits and 5-zone mini-split air conditioners.
What is the amperage of a 5 ton air conditioner?
How many amps does a 5 ton 16 SEER AC use?
50 Feet of 3/8″ LL x 1 1/8″ SL x 3/8″ Insulated Line Set
| 5 Ton 16 SEER Goodman Air Conditioner Condenser | |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 208 / 230 / 240 Volts / 1 Phase |
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Max Breaker Size | Circuit 1: 60 amps / Circuit 2: 50 amps |
| Min. Breaker Size | Circuit 1: 57 amps / Circuit 2: 50 amps |
How many amps does a 5 ton AC draw?
What size breaker do I need for a 4 ton AC unit?
If you have a 4 ton condensation unit heat pump with a high SEER rating like 13, you’ll want a breaker than uses a max of 45 amps and a minimum of 26.4 amps.