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A breaker is an electrical switch designed to protect the electrical circuits in your home from damage caused by an electrical overload or a short circuit. Breakers typically look like thick black light switches and can be found in the main electrical panel for your home.
A breaker panel is usually gray in color and may have a door to cover it. Most breaker panels are located in your basement's utility room or inside your home close to your power meter.
When a breaker detects a problem, like having too many appliances plugged into an outlet or a short circuit, it switches to the OFF position and immediately stops the flow of electricity. In order to re-start the flow of electricity, the breaker needs to be manually switched to the ON position. Prior to doing so, all light switches should be turned off and all appliances unplugged in the rooms that have lost power.Note: Some older homes may have fuses instead of breakers, which must be replaced after they've been overloaded.
If your breaker has switched out of the ON position, turn it to the OFF position and then back ON.
If your power is still not restored, try resetting your breaker panel by following these steps:
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Important: When resetting a breaker, use only one hand and stand to the side to avoid electrical arcing if the breaker malfunctions. If a breaker continues to trip, call an electrician.
Note: Electrical systems can be dangerous. If you are unsure of your abilities, call an electrician.
If you're having trouble with the breaker panel in your home, contact an electrician to do the repairs. If a power outage persists but your panel is in working order, report the problem by calling our 24-hour emergency.
When a breaker detects a problem, like having too many appliances plugged into an outlet or a short circuit, it switches to the OFF position and immediately stops the flow of electricity. In order to re-start the flow of electricity, the breaker needs to be manually switched to the ON position. Prior to doing so, all light switches should be turned off and all appliances unplugged in the rooms that have lost power.
Note: Some older homes may have fuses instead of breakers, which must be replaced after they've been overloaded.
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If you're having trouble with the breaker panel in your home, contact an electrician to do the repairs. If a power outage persists but your panel is in working order, report the problem by calling EPCOR.