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To put it simply, breakers can only handle a certain amount of power. If this amount of power is exceeded, it will shut down or “trip”. To know how much power your breaker can handle, look at the number on the breaker inside the panel. This is the amount of amperage it can handle before it trips. Anything that uses electricity to heat or cool uses a lot of power to operate (such as microwaves and toasters) and can often cause breakers to trip when used simultaneously. For example, if you have a 20 amp breaker and are running both a microwave, which uses 12 amps, and a toaster, which uses 10 amps, you are pulling 22 amps, and therefore will trip your breaker, causing the power to shut off to that area. You can resolve this issue by not powering devices on the same circuit simultaneously. Or you can have a licensed electrician upgrade your breaker so that you can run more power off of that circuit.

Air conditioners use a lot of power to start up, called a “rush current”. Most AC units have a nameplate or plaque on them that specifically says the maximum or minimum breaker size to operate. If the breaker keeps tripping, make sure the AC and wire are in good operational shape. If they are, installing the maximum allowable breaker for the AC unit should fix the problem.

AFCI stands for Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter. When you are running the vacuum and the plug accidentally pulls out of the wall and you see that spark – that is electricity “arcing”. An AFCI breaker is designed to detect arcing, which could indicate a loose connection. When an AFCI breaker trips, it’s important to determine the cause and whether there may be a hazard present.

This is usually something that has happened gradually over time. The first sign may have been light “pulsing” when running appliances, like the dryer or AC unit. Losing power in half of the house is usually caused by, what is called, “losing a leg”, meaning one of the two power wires has a bad or loose connection. This can either be caused by the wires coming into your house, which would need to be fixed by the city utilities company. If you suspect this, the utility company will often test and fix this at no charge. It can also be caused by the wiring running from your electrical meter or panel to your house. If this is the case, a licensed electrician can help diagnose and resolve the issue inside your home. Either way, this issue should be addressed quickly, as it could be potentially hazardous.

Extension cords are not designed to be used for permanent power, but they are safe to use temporarily if they are not damaged and are functioning properly. Be sure to regularly examine your extension cords. If there are nicks, exposed wires, or the end is falling off, it’s time to get a new cord.

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