Burning Smell Coming from Breaker
I have a breaker that has just started to have a burning smell. What do I need to do? How do I track down what it is connecting to?
Replacing Electric Circuit Breakers
How hard is it to replace a circuit breaker in the panel?
Troubleshooting Electrical Problems
Two of my bedroom's lights went out, but did not trip a breaker. The plug is in one bedroom that still had working lights. The next day everything magically started working. Also, my lamp in the living room dims and brightens and my dryer won't work. Any ideas?
I live in senior housing, 55 and older. I have a signed post for my vehicle. When I plug it in the breaker trips. So I move to another plugin and that works for a couple days, then when I plug in again it pops the breaker again.
Troubleshooting Power Outages to Appliances and Receptacles
All of my major appliances keep shutting off along with some receptacles. The circuit breakers don't flip and power comes back on.
My outlets in the kitchen are all out. The GFI surge protection outlet seems to work, when I push it the light goes out and when I trip it the light goes on. I also checked my circuit breaker and nothing looks tripped. I turned each one off and then back on.
Can Heavy Load Cause a Circuit Breaker to Wear Out?
If a circuit breaker carries a heavy load (80% of rated) for years, can it cause the breaker to "wear out"?
Troubleshooting Bathroom Outlets
I have 2 outlets that are in separate bathrooms. Both have power, but neither one will run a hair dryer or hot iron. They will power a radio. Has anybody seen this before or have any suggestions?
Troubleshooting Wiring Problem
What could be the problem in my wiring when I have power to my receptacles and none to my lights?
Part of a Circuit Stopped Working
What would cause some outlets and lights to quit working while other ones on the same breaker still work? We tried resetting the breakers even though none had tripped. None of the lights or outlets have a GFI that might have tripped.
Refrigerator Tripping Breaker After Power Outage
Our electricity was out for a few days, due to hurricane Irene. When power came back on the refrigerator started to run and ran long enough to make ice in the freezer. This morning it quit running.
Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping
I just moved into a 1950s house. All the electric seemed to be working fine until carpet was installed yesterday. The circuit breaker flipped and flips again immediately after each attempt to turn it back on. There is no power being drawn on the circuit.
Replacing a 50 Amp with a 60 Amp Breaker
Can a 50 amp breaker be replaced with a 60 amp with no re-wiring needed?
Fluorescent Fixture Does Not Work
I have two fluorescent light fixtures in my kitchen. One fixture with 5 bulbs works. I replaced all the bulbs on the other fixture, but it still does not work. What is the problem?
I have an outside vapor light my husband installed on one end of our barn. The light is on a separate breaker with just the light and a plug on it. I have noticed the past few nights after it has been on about 6 hours the light goes out.
Trouble Shooting an Electrical Switch Problem
I have a light pole near my dock with one plug outlet near the top. The switch for that light pole is on the outside wall of my pool deck. On the house that is near my backdoor, there are 2 switches in that box and one is for that pole and the other for the pool lights that change colors.
Air Conditioner Breaker Will Not Reset
What is the cause for an AC breaker not resetting? The fan runs, but compressor unit outside will not?
GFCI Circuit Breaker Won't Reset
I have a breaker in my house that has a "test" button on it. It tripped and won't reset. I have checked and the only thing in my house that doesn't have electricity is one outlet in our bathroom. I replaced the outlet.
I cleaned my jetted tub, but now it will not turn on.
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