QUESTION: What to do if a circuit breaker trips?

The circuit breaker in your electrical panel is a safety element of your home network that triggers when an overload or short circuit occurs. When the breaker trips, it prevents the wires from overheating and catching fire. To fix the problem, first unplug all electrical appliances from the outlets on the faulty line to remove the potential load.

Move the breaker lever to the upper position to try restoring power to the network. If the breaker turns on and immediately trips again, or if no appliances were even plugged in, the problem lies in a fault within the permanent wiring or the panel itself. In this case, it is strictly forbidden to hold the lever forcibly or install jumpers instead of the standard breaker.

If the lever remains in the upper position after turning it on, start plugging in electrical appliances one by one to find the culprit. Plug the cords into the outlets one at a time and observe the network's reaction. The appliance that causes the protection to trip again when plugged in is faulty and requires repair at a service center.

If the breaker trips when turning on high-power equipment, such as a washing machine or an iron, the line may be overloaded. You should not plug too many energy-consuming devices into a single outlet using adapters or power strips. If this situation happens regularly or you smell burning, immediately call a professional electrician to diagnose all the electrical wiring in the house.