Common causes
Overload, short circuit, ground fault, arc fault, a failing appliance or a weak breaker can present in similar ways.
- Note what was running
- Unplug portable loads
- Reset once only
- Stop if heat, odor or arcing is present
Malco field guide
Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping?
A breaker is doing its job when it trips. The important question is whether the cause is ordinary overload, a connected device or a fault in the circuit.
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What not to do
Do not replace a breaker with a larger rating, hold it on or repeatedly reset it. Those actions can defeat the protection the wiring depends on.
What a diagnosis checks
A technician can isolate the load, test the circuit, inspect terminations and determine whether the breaker, wiring or connected equipment is responsible.
The useful first step
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Is this a substitute for an on-site inspection?
No. Electrical symptoms can share several causes. An on-site assessment is the safest way to confirm the condition and scope.
When should I stop troubleshooting and call?
Call immediately for heat, smoke, burning odor, arcing, water near equipment or repeated breaker trips. Avoid opening energized equipment.
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