Do circuit breakers ever go bad or wear out?
Yes, but not very often. When a breaker will not reset, the cause may be a short that is retripping it immediately or you may not be resetting it properly. Circuit breakers have toggle switches with three positions: on, off, and tripped. When the breaker is tripped, you must move the toggle switch all the way to the off position before moving it to the on position. If the breaker will not reset after repeated attempts, it is best to call a professional electrician.
