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Have you noticed that the lights in a particular section of your house aren't working? Do you suspect that your circuit breaker has tripped? Circuit breakers can trip all the time. Typically, circuit breaker trips are caused from overloading electric onto one breaker, improperly resetting the breaker, or having a short circuit. As electricians in Apopka, FL, we are trained professionals that can detect and repair electrical issues. To detect the issue, there are a few steps you can take when you think that your circuit breaker is broken.
When you first notice the issue or suspect that the circuit breaker is malfunctioning, take the time to identify the circuit the breaker is protecting. To locate the specific circuit, you will need to check out your electrical panel for the right information. Look for the label next to the breaker that is tripped or for the diagram that is on the outside of your electrical panel. The right information should be in one of those two spots.
Once you identify the circuit that is giving you issues, make sure that the breaker is turned to the OFF position. After you make certain it is off, unplug all of your devices that are plugged into that particular circuit. As you work to repair and diagnose the issue, you want to avoid any additional electrical damage that can occur. Unplugging your devices is the best way to do this.
Resetting the breaker is easy. All you have to do is switch the breaker back to the ON position. When you do this, you should hear a very distinguishable clicking sound, which indicates that you have switched the breaker. If you do not hear the click, try to switch the breaker off and on once again. Many times, this will resolve the issue, which means that it was caused by an overloaded circuit. One way to prevent this from happening in the future is to move some of the plugs onto another circuit. This will stop the circuit from tripping again in the near future.
If the circuit trips again immediately, then this means that either your circuit is bad or you have a short circuit. Because these problems can be more complicated, you will want to trust an electrician to come out and take a look at the underlying issue. Resist the urge to continuously play with your circuit breaker, as this can actually lead to more damage. Have the professionals take a safer and closer look at the problem.
These are a few of the steps you'll want to take to inspect the electrical issue and determine whether the circuit breaker is in good shape. When you are in doubt about the electrical issues in your home, you'll want to trust the expertise of our electricians in Apopka, FL. Contact the professionals at Spectrum Electric to hear more today.