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Freequently asked question about electrical?
Why won’t my circuit breaker reset?
Circuit breakers trip when there is too much power being used or if there is a problem in the circuit. The devices that use the most power are usually items that use electricity to heat things (e.g. microwave, toaster, space heater, hair dryer, etc.). There are two ways to remedy this issue:
- Only use one appliance at a time.
- Or run a new circuit to the area that needs more power This option requires a licensed electrician to run a new wire from the electrical panel to the area where you would like the new power.
A breaker will also trip if there is a problem in the wiring of the house or the device. Sometimes the devices that use the electricity can have problems internally (like a “short”). Unplug everything on the circuit and see if the circuit breaker stays in the on position. If so, then the problem is with the device. If not, there could be a problem with the outlet or switch itself. If this is the case, call a licensed electrician to troubleshoot the outlet/switch and locate the wiring issue.
Why does my microwave keep tripping the breaker in my house?
For example, if you have a 20 amp breaker and are running both a microwave, which uses 12 amps, and a toaster, which uses 10 amps, you are pulling 22 amps, and therefore will trip your breaker, causing the power to shut off to that area.
You can resolve this issue by not powering devices on the same circuit simultaneously. Or you can have a licensed electrician upgrade your breaker so that you can run more power off of that circuit.
Why does my air conditioner keep turning off my circuit breaker?
Air conditioners use a lot of power to start up, called a “rush current”. Most AC units have a nameplate or plaque on them that specifically says the maximum or minimum breaker size to operate. If the breaker keeps tripping, make sure the AC and wire are in good operational shape. If they are, installing the maximum allowable breaker for the AC unit should fix the problem.
What is a GFCI and what does it do?
GFCI (also commonly referred to as GFI) stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. To put it simply, electricity flows in a circle. There is power on the black wire, which hits the light, and then the white wire (neutral) provides a return path to ground. This completes a circuit and will make the light bulb turn on when power is delivered to it. A GFCI measures the power on the white and black wire. If one wire has an imbalance of .5 milliamps or more, it will shut itself off because that means there is an issue somewhere.
Why does the GFCI in my kitchen keep tripping?
GFCIs trip because of an imbalance in the wiring. GFCIs are required in all areas near water (like bathrooms and kitchens) because they are designed to shut off, for your safety, if water is detected in the outlet. Other reasons a GFI may trip include an old motor or refrigerator, the GFCI itself is bad, or a problem in the circuit wiring.
Does my outdoor receptacle have to be on a GFCI?
Yes, this is for your own safety and is a Code requirement. There may be some exceptions made for older homes. For example, a GFI outlet located in the garage of an older home may also protect the bathroom and sometimes the outdoor outlets as well. In a new house, this would be a code violation.
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