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How to Fix a Breaker That Keeps Tripping

Circuit breaker keeps tripping? Don't just reset and forget. Circuit breakers protect your home and family, so fix that situation with these tips.
Man looking at an open electrical panel in a home - Photoalto/eric Audras/Getty Images Imagine you're relaxing in your living room — the lights are on, the TV is streaming your current favorite show, ...
Q: Every few hours—sometimes minutes!—my living room and one side of my kitchen lose electrical power. I’ll check the breaker panel and, sure enough, a circuit breaker has tripped…again. Should I call ...
If your dryer keeps shutting off your power, it could be a bad breaker or faulty wiring. This step-by-step guide shows how to diagnose the problem, replace the breaker, and upgrade the wiring - all ...