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By creating separate circuit breakers for specific appliances or rooms, you can prevent overloading existing circuits.
Enhanced Safety
Adding more circuit breakers can reduce the risk of potential safety concerns like overheating and electrical fires.
Future Preparations
Adding extra circuit breakers today prepares your electrical system for future needs, like renovations or new appliances.
When your power demands exceed the number of available circuit breakers in your electrical panel, call Appalachian Heating. We can help you modernize your electrical system to better meet your needs.
FAQs About Circuit Breakers
While you know your circuit breakers are an essential component of your electrical system, you may have questions about how they work. The certified electricians at Appalachian Heating are here to answer your questions.
In some cases, yes. If your electrical panel is older or has limited capacity, you may need to upgrade it to accommodate additional circuit breakers. A professional electrician can help you determine if this is the case and make the necessary upgrades.
When adding circuit breakers, consider the amperage rating for each circuit based on the power requirements of the appliances you plan to use on it. From there, find the right circuit breaker to meet these needs. A licensed electrician can help you do that.
Most commonly, circuit breakers trip due to:
- Overloading – Too many appliances are plugged into a single circuit
- Short-Circuiting – Live wires touch and cause a sudden surge of electricity
- Ground Faults – Electricity takes an unintended path to the ground
- Appliance Issues – Older or overworked appliances draw excessive power
- Loose Wiring – Poor connections can cause overheating and tripping
- Faulty Breakers – Damaged breakers may not function properly
- Power Surges – Sudden spike in voltage from electrical storms or the power grid
- Arc Faults – Sparks caused by corroded or loose wires can lead to tripping
Regardless of the reason, if your circuit breakers are frequently tripping, contact us for assistance in resolving the issue.
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Say Goodbye to Frequent TrippingWe’ve all accidentally plugged in one too many appliances on one circuit breaker or fuse. You’ll discover you’ve arrived at capacity when the power shuts down around you in just one part of your home or place of business. But if you’ve reset the breaker and it immediately trips again, it’s time to contact Appalachian Heating.
Our experts can identify the source of the problem and craft a resolution. When it’s time to upgrade your electrical panel or circuit breakers, we can help you do that as well. If you notice your breakers are frequently tripping or just not keeping up with your power demands, reach out to our professional electricians.