Articles about Circuit Breaker
My Breaker Keeps Tripping as Soon as it is Reset
By Dave RongeyCharles in Ohio asks: My breaker keeps tripping as soon as it is reset, and my home just had new siding and door frames installed.
Adding a New Circuit to the Main Panel for a Garage Panel
By Dave RongeyMike in Florida asks: I have the electrical main coming into an exterior panel, and being back-fed into a 125 AMP breaker. This then flows through the panel itself and into a sub-panel just inside the building.
50 Amp GFCI Trips When the Outlet is Installed
By Dave RongeyMichael in Ohio asks: Why a new 50 amp GFCI breaker trips when the outlet Is installed in the box.
Electric Wiring for AFCI in a Home
By Dave RongeyBrian in Michigan asks: Can residential circuits dedicated to lighting with AFCI light switches share neutrals with other dedicated lighting circuits with AFCI light switches?
How to Fix a Overloaded Circuit Breaker Problem
By Dave RongeyIf too many things being used at the same time one of the breakers trips off. Can I change the breaker to a higher amperage, will this resolve my problem?
Circuit Breaker for a Kitchen Cooktop
By Dave RongeyHow do I connect the wiring for a cooktop or stovetop? Wiring a New Cooktop to Replace the Old Cooktop.
Why You Should NEVER Up-Size an Electrical Circuit Breaker or Fuse
By Dave RongeyThe Dangers of Up Sizing Electrical Circuit Breaker, Electrical Question: Can I increase the amp rating on a breaker to fix a tripping breaker problem?
How to Repair a Kitchen GFCI Circuit
By Dave RongeyWhy are the outlets in my kitchen out and the GFCI outlet with a light is glowing? Guide to Kitchen GFI Outlet Circuit Problems and How to Fix Them, GFI Outlet Troubleshooting and Electrical Repairs.
How Do I Troubleshoot My Clothes Dryer Circuit?
By Dave RongeyWhy did my clothes dryer has stopped working? How to Check a Electric Clothes Dryer Circuit, Why a Clothes Dryer Stopped Working and What to Check.
Installing a Window Air Conditioner Circuit
By Dave RongeyWhy is our Air Conditioner Circuit Not Working? Installing and Testing Air Conditioner Circuit Electric Wiring.
How to Select and Wire a 120 or 220 Volt Air Conditioner
By Dave RongeyWhich Air Conditioner Costs More to Run, One that Runs on 110volt, or 220volt? Consider Air Conditioner Efficiency and Electrical Consumption which will make a difference with Your Energy Bill.
Why an Air Conditioner May Cause a Hot Plug
By Dave RongeyWhy does my air conditioner cord and plug get hot? How to Prevent a Hot Cord and Plug for an Air Conditioner.
Do I Need a Special Circuit for my Air Conditioner
By Dave RongeyDo I Need a New Circuit for an Air Conditioner? Air Conditioner Electrical Circuit Requirements, Replacing an Older Air Conditioner, Converting an Existing Circuit.
Replace a Hot Tub GFCI Circuit Breaker
By Dave RongeyWhy is my Hot Tub Making Electrical Noise in the Circuit Breaker? Conditions That May Cause Breakers To Make Noise and Potential Electrical Problems.
Why an Electrical Circuit May Trip Off
By Dave RongeyHow to Find the Cause of a Tripping Circuit Breaker: Can you help me find out why a circuit breaker is tripping off? Why Circuit Breakers Trip Off, Testing to Identify a Circuit Problem, Appliances That Cause Can Circuit Problems, Inspecting Damaged Wiring, How to Get Help with an Electrical Problem.
What to do About a Tripping Circuit Breaker
By Dave RongeyHow to Fix Tripping Circuit Breakers: Why Circuit Breakers Trip and What You Can Do When a Circuit Breaker Trips and the Electricity Is Off.
