Power failure, but no circuit breaker was triggered

 Check the circuit breakers again

Often a circuit breaker needs to be reset, even if it doesn't look like it has tripped. Switch off the circuit breaker connected to the faulty area of the house and switch it back on. Then go through all the breakers, switch them off and on again. This procedure can save you a lot of time later if you find that the problem was there to begin with.

Look for a GFCI trigger

Once you're sure it's not a flipped circuit breaker, set out to find every GFCI outlet in your home. Even if the outlet is on the other side of the house, it may be the reason for your power outage.

Also look outside and in the garage. Even older homes usually have at least one, while newer homes should have at least one for each bathroom and kitchen.

Remove extension cords

If you have appliances that are plugged into an extension cord, try unplugging the cord and plugging the appliance directly into the outlet. Some appliances will switch off when you use an extension lead.

Check the electrical wires in sockets and fittings

Next, pick up a cheap electricity tester and check all the sockets in the area to see where the problem starts.

Check breaker switches

Also use a tester to check each breaker. Although rare, breakers can break and need to be replaced.

Check the wiring in each light

Now the real fun begins. This can come from any appliance or outlet. If you've recently replaced something, start there. Otherwise, start your search with the last working outlet. Switch off the power, remove the panel and the socket. Check all wires for a tight connection and make sure all screws are tight. Even if the appliance is working, a short circuit or an open connection can be the beginning of the problem for the next outlet in line.

If the wires are routed through the back of the outlet, route them to the side terminals and coil them tightly. Then switch on the power and check the situation. Sometimes plugging the wires back into the socket will cause a short circuit, so check the connection before plugging the appliance back in.

Long distance

The problem may not be as close as you think. For example, if the central light and some sockets in the bedroom aren't working, the problem could be a fan in the loft or a light fitting on the floor below. Unless you have a precise plan of the electrical circuits in your home, you can't really rule out any possibility.

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