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The main reason for circuit breakers tripping is ‘overloading’, which is a power draw increase above their nominal rating. Most common causes are overloaded outlets (too many things plugged in and operating at the same time, such as hair dryers and portable heaters) or a short circuit. It is quite rare for a circuit breaker to be defective.
