It can be difficult to determine if you've got a bad circuit breaker. There are steps you can take before deciding to repair, replace, or call an electrician.

The circuit breaker is one of the most important but least understood parts of your home electrical system, keeping you safe from electrical fires. Appliance Science looks at how they work.

We asked an expert to explain all the problems that can cause tripped circuits, how to check your circuit breaker, and when to call a professional.

Is there a circuit breaker in your home that keeps tripping? It may need to be replaced. Fortunately, testing and replacing a breaker is something you can do.

Everything you need to know about the point of entry for a home's electricity, from an electric panel breakdown to how to hook solar panels into your home's power system.

GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) circuit breaker switches: Use these the same way as standard circuit breaker switches, though it's recommended to test these breakers about once a month ...

When an electrical fault occurs or the load on your circuit becomes too great, the breaker on that circuit trips and interrupts the flow of current to that circuit. Instructions to reset a circuit ...