A Tripping Breaker Is a Warning, Not an Annoyance

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]The breaker keeps tripping is actually your electrical system trying to save your life because >> [music] >> circuit breakers only trip under three circumstances: short circuit, ground fault, or overload. [music] Each of these conditions can turn your wires into bright red glowing heating elements in seconds [music] unless the circuit breaker steps in. When you have a tripping breaker, don't install a larger breaker, and don't wait months to call for a repair. Just call an electrician. And one more thing, if you have a fuse box, don't jam a penny into where the fuse should go. That's that's a fire waiting to happen. If you call Root Electric, I'll ask [music] a few questions before I set up a service call to figure out if this is something you could fix on your own by pushing a button or unplugging a bad appliance. If the solution requires repairs to the wiring, I'll recommend setting up a service call.