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2 Reasons Your Circuit Breaker May Have Tripped

 

Your circuit breaker has tripped. You’ve located your electrical service panel and flipped the switch for the room you were in but it keeps tripping – either right away or after you try to turn on the appliance you were using. You’ll need the help of a Chicago Suburb Electrician in order to identify the root cause of your problem but there are generally two main causes.

 *TIP*- If circuit breaker is tripped. 1st- Flip breaker to OFF position to reset. 2nd- Flip breaker to ON position.
                                                         

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Overloaded Circuits
Circuit breaker trips are most commonly caused by overloaded circuits. This usually happens when the household is attempting to pull a higher amperage of electricity through the breaker than it was intended to be able to handle. When this happens, the circuit breaker’s automatic safety settings cause it to shut itself down, or break. Running too many high-energy appliances at the same time, like a portable heater and a hair dryer, may cause overloading of the circuit breaker. While you’ll need to have your Chicago Suburb Electrician confirm that this is the case, simply unplugging or shutting off some of the appliances connected to the circuit in question will usually correct the issue.
Short Circuits
Short circuits are the second most common reason for breaker tripping and are a more serious concern. Short circuits occur when the black hot wires inside your electrical service panel come in contact with either other hot wires, neutral wires or ground. Your Chicago Suburb electrician will help you troubleshoot and fix your shorts. Never try to correct a problem with your electrical service panel or circuit breakers without the aid of a licensed electrician in Chicago suburbs. Electricians have the training to identify and correct common problems while limiting your exposure to electrical hazards.

 

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 Solving the Most Common Home Electrical Problems

Electrical problems around the home can have many causes. Here are some of the most common problems you may encounter.

Lights That Blink/Flicker Or Turn Off And On

If a recessed can light goes off than works again a short time later it is probably activating its built-in safety "cutout" system that is designed to keep the fixture from overheating and starting electrical fires. Check the style or wattage of the bulb and reduce wattage as necessary.

Another cause of flickering lights is a poor connection along the circuit. If the flickering occurs throughout much of the home, a bad main wire connection could be the cause.

If some lights get extra bright while others run dim, light bulbs and appliances burning out, it is usually from a bad main neutral connection.

Electrical Outlets Not Working?

A tripped Ground Fault Interrupter (GFCI) is the most common cause of an outlet going dead. Most outlets have a built in reset switch to restore power.

If a set of outlets or lights simply goes dead and you have tried to reset any breakers or GFCI units, you probably have a poor connection along a circuit. Your electrician can find and fix the "open" circuit.

Also, remember that some outlets have half their inputs energized by a wall switch.

Circuit Breaker Tripping?

A circuit breaker will often trip when a high wattage device like a microwave or hair dryer is used. If these "overloads" can't be avoided by limiting the use of other devices on the circuit, a new circuit may be required.

Hot Dimmer Switches?

It is normal for wall switches (particularly dimmer switches) to get slightly warm when running hundreds of watts of bulbs. If the dimmer switch is hot to the touch, you may have to upgrade your dimmer to 1000 watts (most are rated for 600 watts). If a receptacle feels warm, you should have an electrician inspect the outlet.