What Causes a Circuit Breaker to Trip?
Circuit breakers, found in a home’s electrical panel, are a safety mechanism designed to protect your home’s electrical wiring. As people use more high-tech gadgets and appliances such as electric fireplaces, heaters and televisions in their homes, they’re increasing their energy demands on their homes’ electrical wiring. When circuit breakers “trip” and electricity is cut out in part of the home, it’s a signal that there’s a problem with the home’s energy demands. That signal should be taken seriously and not seen as simply a nuisance.
