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Circuit Breakers

Circuit breaker repairs involve diagnosing and fixing problems with the breakers that control and protect your home's electrical circuits. A circuit breaker is designed to automatically shut off (or "trip") when there's an electrical overload or short circuit, preventing damage or fire.

What Circuit Breaker Repairs Include:

  1. Diagnosing Tripped Breakers:
    • Identifying why a breaker keeps tripping (e.g., overloaded circuit, faulty wiring, or damaged appliance).
  2. Replacing a Faulty Breaker:
    • Swapping out a worn or malfunctioning breaker that no longer resets or trips properly.
  3. Tightening Loose Connections:
    • Ensuring secure wire connections in the panel to prevent arcing or overheating.
  4. Upgrading the Panel:
    • Installing a new panel or upgrading breakers to support additional circuits or higher electrical loads.
  5. Repairing Burned or Melted Breakers:
    • Removing damaged breakers due to overheating or internal failure.
  6. Installing AFCI/GFCI Breakers:
    • Upgrading to modern safety breakers that detect arc faults or ground faults (required in newer codes).

When Circuit Breaker Repairs Are Needed:

  • Breaker trips frequently or won't reset
  • Burning smell or heat from panel
  • Lights flicker or dim when appliances run
  • Breaker feels loose or makes crackling sounds

Proper breaker repair is critical for home safety and electrical reliability. A licensed electrician should handle all panel repairs to avoid serious hazards.