How Do You Replace A Defective Circuit Breaker?
Like any man-made product, circuit breakers are not perfect. Although they are designed to last for decades, they do occasionally fail and require replacement. The process of replacing a breaker is not difficult, but because it involves working with the source of your home’s electrical power, is a project that demands extra care. Double-check to confirm that the electrical problem is actually in the circuit breaker. Only after confirming that the problem is outside the service panel should you replace a breaker as they are quite durable and rarely suffer mechanical failure. If the breaker is repeatedly tripping, make sure the circuit is not overloaded or has a short someplace. Turn off the power to the circuit breaker box by switching off the main breaker. Flipping the main breaker turns off all electricity to your house, so have a flashlight handy. Remove the faulty breaker from its slot by pulling on the switch. Breakers clip onto bus bars that carry electrical current, but you shoul
