1 Hp motor has 745,6 watt and run at 110 volt then it has 7,76 ampere.
745,6W / (0.8 × 120V) = 7,76A
15 or 20 ampere fuse is not problem since its low ampere from electrical motor at 745,6 watt (1 hp).
Propably bad connection between wiring and wall contact or wall contact and plug who...