How do you know if a circuit breaker is faulty?

 


Like any other electrical device, a circuit breaker can become faulty. The reason for a circuit breaker failure can be anything from a short circuit to an overloaded circuit. Circuit breakers play an important role in every home. Installing circuit breakers in a circuit gives you peace of mind. They can protect your household appliances in the event of surges. As the name suggests, a circuit breaker is used to control the circuit.

For this reason, you should be able to determine whether your circuit breaker is faulty or not. There are a few things you can do to detect problems with the circuit breaker. However, hiring a professional electrician can help fix the problem faster. Below are some steps you can take to determine if your circuit breaker is faulty.

Identify the circuit

A circuit breaker protects a specific circuit. You may have multiple breakers installed for multiple circuits. If you have a problem with a breaker, determine which circuit it is protecting. To identify the circuit, you will of course need to check your electrical panel. In the panel, you can use the label or a wiring diagram to determine which circuit your breaker is installed for. You should also label the breakers themselves if there is no label or diagram.

Unplug electrical appliances

Have you identified the circuit? If it's a faulty breaker, it's likely that it has already tripped. Just make sure the circuit breaker is in the OFF position. Then unplug all your electrical appliances from the circuit. This way, you can ensure the safety of your home by eliminating the risk of an electrical problem or a power surge.

Reset your circuit breaker

After unplugging your electrical appliances, reset the circuit breaker. In other words, switch the circuit breaker ON. Remember that you should hear a clicking sound when you switch your circuit breaker from OFF to ON. If no sound is heard, it may be an electrical fault.

If the breaker does not trip, you can be reassured. In this case, the problem could be due to an overloaded circuit. You just need to make sure you use some appliances on a different circuit. However, if the breaker trips again, an electrical repair is required. An experienced electrician can check your circuit breaker and fix the problem.

Call the Emergency Electrician in Southampton. We are 24 hours available. Call us whenever you need an electrician, 02382280103.

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