My Breaker Keeps Tripping
A breaker that trips repeatedly indicates an overloaded circuit, a short circuit, or a ground fault. This is a safety feature — don't just keep resetting it. An electrician should diagnose the cause.
What to Do Right Now
A circuit breaker trips repeatedly when you use certain appliances, outlets, or lights.
What Not to Do
When to Call a Professional
Call an electrician immediately if the breaker trips with nothing plugged in, if you smell burning, if outlets are discolored, or if part of your house has lost power.
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My Breaker Keeps Tripping — Questions
The breaker is doing its job — protecting you from a fire hazard. But the underlying cause (overload, short, or ground fault) needs to be fixed. Repeatedly resetting without fixing the cause is dangerous.