234. Using Breaker as on/off switch
28 Jan 2026 · 0 min
Derek Cole advises against using your home's electrical breaker to turn an HVAC unit on and off. Use the thermostat instead, and leave the electrical panel to an electrician.
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Hey guys, just got a question about turning your unit on and off with the electrical breaker in the box in your house. I would recommend not doing that. The thermostat should be enough to turn the unit on and off, unless you're having a. But the electrical panel box is something for electricians and it's something that can be very dangerous because your electricity is coming through that box. So call somebody if you need some help and stay out of the electrical box at all cost.
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