The Mystery of the Breaker That Won’t Stay On
Before assuming the breaker is bad, check a few basics:
- Unplug anything on that circuit that could be causing the trip
- Reset the breaker the right way: push it fully OFF first, then back ON
- If it trips immediately again with everything unplugged, that’s a different problem than an overload
- If it happened right after something was plugged in or switched on, that’s a clue too
- Take a quick look at what was plugged in: damaged cords, bent prongs, or anything that looks cooked
A lot of the time, it’s just the breaker letting you know something else isn’t right.
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