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What would cause electrical outlets to stop working after a breaker has tripped?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Could be a bad outlet, or bad connection at and after the outlets that trip the breaker. Could also be too much load on specific outlets. == == <><><>
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How can you tell which outlets DON'T trip the circuit?
Further: The only reason there is "not enough voltage" somewhere is because there is a partially open connection providing resistance and a location to allow a voltage drop [bad splice, bad switch, bad breaker, broken wire, burned splice, ...].
It is the knowledge of how electricity works, and of the methods and materials used to create a functional wiring system, that enables a skilled troubleshooter to locate the problem and repair it.
Where should the "voltage" be, and how does it get there?
When you understand that, you will understand what is keeping it from getting where it should be...
Or getting it where it SHOULDN'T be.
Remember, if the circuit doesn't work, it is either the hot OR neutral"
Happy hunting!
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always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoYou could have a bad outlet, loose connection, or worst case - a damaged wire or a bad splice that was illegally buried in the wall.
You will probably need an electrician to trace the problem with a meter.
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Outlet stopped working and it is not a GFCI?
First, check the circuit breakers; make sure they are all ON. Find out if any other outlets on the same breaker are working; it's always possible that a breaker is faulty. If the breaker is on and everything else on the circuit is working, it could be as simple as a poor connection inside the outlet. Also even though the outlet is not a GFCI, it may be fed from a GFCI outlet. Check near by outlets to see if any are GFCI and are tripped.
You were changing the light bulb in your Kenmore dryer with the power on and hit the hot terminal on the dryer causing a spark the house breaker does not seem to be tripped. model?
It takes a finite amount of time to trip a breaker. The short you caused may not have tripped the breaker. If the dryer is no longer working there may be an internal reset that has tripped.
All of the outlets in one room in your basement quit working none of the breakers are tripped what might cause this and how can it be repaired?
They're either connected to a tripped/faulty GFCI, or you have a loose hot wire somwhere in the circuit.
What if your bathrooms outlets are not working 4 outlets but the circuit breaker is not fliped How do you figure out what the problem is?
Your bathroom outlets might be connected to a GFCI Outlet. The Ground Fault Circuit Intercept outlet prevents you from electrocuting yourself in the odd chance that you drop an electrical appliance into the water of the bath tub while you're in it. Look around and see if there's one outlet with 2 buttons on it labeled Test and Reset and if you find one hit the Reset button and see if the other outlets start working.
Why would Window AC unit and TV go out checked breakers all ok switched breaker on and off still nothing overhead light in room is working any idea?
If A/C unit and TV are on the same circuit it sounds like a breaker trip. If it is not evident which breaker tripped move all of the breakers off one at a time. Move completely to the off position. You should come across one that clicks when moved to the off position. This is the tripped breaker.
Your lights and air quit working on your camper but the outlets still work has your inverter gone bad?
Not necessarily you should have a panel feed and a breaker may be tripped. If you have power in the outlet the converter is working.
Outlet stopped working and it is not a GFCI?
First, check the circuit breakers; make sure they are all ON. Find out if any other outlets on the same breaker are working; it's always possible that a breaker is faulty. If the breaker is on and everything else on the circuit is working, it could be as simple as a poor connection inside the outlet. Also even though the outlet is not a GFCI, it may be fed from a GFCI outlet. Check near by outlets to see if any are GFCI and are tripped.
You were changing the light bulb in your Kenmore dryer with the power on and hit the hot terminal on the dryer causing a spark the house breaker does not seem to be tripped. model?
It takes a finite amount of time to trip a breaker. The short you caused may not have tripped the breaker. If the dryer is no longer working there may be an internal reset that has tripped.
What is the problem when your heating and air condition just quits working and doesn't come on when you turn the knob?
Breaker is tripped.
What could cause the pool to not come on?
The start capacitor could be bad. Is the Breaker tripped? Do you have a timer? Is it working properly?
All of the outlets in one room in your basement quit working none of the breakers are tripped what might cause this and how can it be repaired?
They're either connected to a tripped/faulty GFCI, or you have a loose hot wire somwhere in the circuit.
Why isn't my Home air conditioner working?
My sources say because the breaker tripped??? How the heck am i to know you didn't explain for people to diagnose!
Will a circuit breaker be the cause of an air conditioner not turning on?
It is possible if the circuit breaker has tripped or is faulty. The best way to check is by unplugging the air conditioner, and plugging in a table lamp. If the lamp lights up, then you know that the circuit breaker is working, if not then it is faulty.
What if your bathrooms outlets are not working 4 outlets but the circuit breaker is not fliped How do you figure out what the problem is?
Your bathroom outlets might be connected to a GFCI Outlet. The Ground Fault Circuit Intercept outlet prevents you from electrocuting yourself in the odd chance that you drop an electrical appliance into the water of the bath tub while you're in it. Look around and see if there's one outlet with 2 buttons on it labeled Test and Reset and if you find one hit the Reset button and see if the other outlets start working.
I have a 2003 Pontiac sunfire my headlights stoped working i replaced the bulbs and still nothing what could be making them not work?
Bad switch? Bad relay/ Breaker tripped?
Your burnham boiler has stopped working what do you do?
Check for the obvious, circuit breaker , emergency switch or thermostat off, fuel valve closed, tripped safety switch ( reset it once and determine reason it tripped and repair) Call for service if none of these gets you going.
Why would Window AC unit and TV go out checked breakers all ok switched breaker on and off still nothing overhead light in room is working any idea?
If A/C unit and TV are on the same circuit it sounds like a breaker trip. If it is not evident which breaker tripped move all of the breakers off one at a time. Move completely to the off position. You should come across one that clicks when moved to the off position. This is the tripped breaker.
