A Trip Is a Warning
A breaker trips to stop wires from getting too hot. So a trip is the breaker doing its job. However, if it trips again and again, something is wrong.
First, unplug a few things on that circuit and reset the breaker once. If it holds, the circuit was overloaded. If it trips right away, stop and call. That points to a short or a bad part.
The 4 most common causes:
⚡ Too many things on one circuit (overload)
⚡ A short circuit in a wire, outlet or device
⚡ A ground fault, often near water
⚡ An old or worn-out breaker
Breaker still tripping? See our circuit breaker repair service, or call 918-553-8800.
Quick Answers
⚡ Is it safe to keep resetting a breaker?
No. Reset it once. If it trips again, leave it off and call an electrician. A breaker that keeps tripping is a sign of a real problem.
⚡ Can a breaker go bad?
Yes. Breakers wear out over time. A weak breaker can trip when it shouldn’t, or fail to trip when it should. We test and replace them.
⚡ Why does my breaker trip when I use the microwave?
The microwave may share a circuit with other big loads. A dedicated circuit usually fixes it.
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