Circuit Breaker Repair

Call 844-335-0814 and our 24/7 service desk will connect you with an independent local electrician who can track down the cause and repair or replace the breaker.

Breaker problems worth a call

• A breaker trips again as soon as you reset it
• The handle feels loose or will not stay in the on position
• A burning smell, buzzing or warmth near the panel
• One circuit trips whenever a particular appliance runs
• Lights dim across the house when a large appliance starts

If a breaker trips immediately every time, leave it off and call. Repeatedly forcing it back on can make a fault worse.

Finding the real cause

Breaker trouble usually comes from one of three things: too much load on the circuit, a short or ground fault somewhere in the wiring or a device, or a breaker that has worn out. The electrician tests the circuit, checks connections at the panel and isolates the appliance or section of wiring responsible.

The fix might be as simple as moving an appliance to another circuit, or it might mean replacing the breaker, repairing damaged wiring or adding a dedicated circuit.

What the repair visit looks like

1. Call 844-335-0814 and tell us which breaker is affected and what happens when it trips.
2. We connect you with an independent electrician who handles breaker repairs.
3. The electrician inspects the panel, tests the circuit and explains what they found.
4. You get a quote for the repair before any work is done.
5. The breaker or wiring is repaired, then the circuit is tested under load.

When a breaker points to a bigger panel issue

Sometimes a failing breaker is a sign the whole panel is near the end of its life, or that the home simply needs more capacity. If that is the case, the electrician can explain your options, including a subpanel or a full panel upgrade, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.

Older panels with known reliability concerns are worth having evaluated even if nothing has failed yet.

Questions about Circuit Breaker Repair