Houston Electrician: Why and When to Replace a Circuit Breaker

Circuit breakers may need to be replaced for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is an overloaded circuit, a short circuit, or a breaker was not properly reset.

Circuit breakers are in place to protect you and your home from electrical fires and damage to electrical appliances. With so much riding on a circuit breaker working properly, it is important to be able to tell when a circuit breaker is beginning to fail.

Houston Electrician: What If I Know My Circuit Breaker is Bad?

If you know that you have a circuit breaker that needs to be replaced, it is best to call AirPro Electrical Services in Houston and have it replaced by a professional. There is no reason to take any chances with electrical repairs, they are best left to a professional electrician.

If you are unsure if your breaker needs to be replaced, here are a few tips to determine if you need to call a professional electrician.

Houston Electrician: Identify Which Circuit Breaker is Causing the Issue

If you suspect a circuit breaker is becoming faulty, it is best if you can determine which circuit is being affected. This can be done through the following steps:

• Look at your breaker box to see if your circuits are diagrammed or labeled
• Manually diagram and label the circuits in your home*

Having a diagram of the circuits or label to which areas of your home the circuit protects will be helpful in finding the faulty breaker.

*PLEASE NOTE: Manually diagramming your circuits should be done by a professional electrician. A Houston Electrician can wire trace each outlet and switch to accurately determine those controlled by a specific breaker.

• Unplug All Electrical Devices in that Circuit

By removing any appliances or electric devices from the circuit where the breaker is faulty will prevent any power surges when electricity is restored.

• Replace the Circuit Breaker

Our experienced team of Houston Electrician Contractors can replace faulty or aging circuit breakers. By calling in the professional, you are protected from the dangers of working with live electricity.

Do I Need a Houston Electrician to Replace a Circuit Breaker in My Home?

If you have a circuit breaker that is continually tripping or you have flashing or flickering light, it is best that you call in an AirPro Houston Electrician to thoroughly inspect the electrical configuration of the circuit. Our electricians investigate and provide the necessary electrical repair or circuit breaker replacement giving you the peace of mind that your home is safe. As power is restored to that area of your home, our trained electricians will make sure that there is not a power surge to appliances or electrical devices.

Have Questions About Replacing a Circuit Breaker

Our four decades of experience as a seasoned commercial and electrical contractor AirPro Houston provides you with the skill and expertise to replace circuit breakers and inspect your electric circuits.

We have financing options available with great options with up to 72-month terms with approved credit. Call us today at  281-880-8805 and let us partner with you for all of your electrical repair and installation needs.