Kolter Homeowner Guide

Circuit Breakers

2. Push the switch all the way OFF and then ON to reset the breaker.

Circuit breakers exist to protect the electrical system from power failure.

3. Repeat if any red appears above the breaker switch.

Circuit breakers are safety measures that protect the electrical wiring in the home. If there is too large of a load on a specific circuit, the breaker trips. Breakers trip for a variety of reasons but common causes include defective cords, using too many appliances at once, or starting large motors.

HOME TIP: The electrical box that houses the breakers receives electrical power from a cable known as an electrical service entrance. Avoid tampering with it.

Care and maintenance The following are tips for maintaining the electrical system in your home. Circuit breakers Before calling an electrician when an outlet or light fixture doesn’t work, check the circuit breaker. An overloaded or short circuit could have caused the breaker to switch to the OFF position. If the circuit breaker is OFF: 1. Correct the cause of the break, if known, before turning the breaker to the ON

HOME TIP: Dust on the circuit breakers may cause them to trip. Blow dust out of the breaker box with a can of compressed air.

Frequent tripping Call an electrical contractor. It’s possible additional wiring is necessary. In most instances, plugging small appliances into any electrical outlet will not overload the circuit. However, plugging multiple appliances into the same circuit or large appliances may overload the circuit and cause the breaker to trip.

position. Common causes include too many appliances, lamps, etc., plugged into one outlet or frayed cords and/or connections.

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