Circuit Breaker Services in Atlanta

The breakers in your Atlanta home’s electric panel play a vital role in keeping your home safe and your electrical system running smoothly. But they aren’t immune to having problems, and can be a big source of stress if something happens to go wrong. If you’re having trouble with your home circuit breakers, you need professional help to get things back in working order. You need the electricians at R.S. Andrews!

Our certified electricians offer complete circuit breaker services including repair and replacement, helping you keep access to safe, secure, and reliable electricity. With decades of experience, extensive training, and the best tools in the business, no one else can give you the fast, precise services that an R.S. Andrews expert can.

Need breaker services in Atlanta, Georgia or the surrounding areas? Contact an R.S. Andrews electrician online today to schedule your service, or call us at 770-913-6412 for superior solutions!

What Is a Circuit Breaker?

A circuit breaker is a switch that trips automatically when needed to prevent electrical circuitry overload. Fuses operate in a similar manner, but they are single use and must be replaced after breaking a circuit. Your home’s circuit breakers, located inside your metal breaker box in a wall, can reset themselves (or be manually reset by you) to continue operation. Fuses and circuit breakers are examples of Automatic Disconnection of Supply, or ADS, devices.

Signs You Need Breaker Repair or Replacement

Depending on the root issue, you may be able to restore proper service in your home with a repair service. But more often than not, replacement is your better option. But don’t worry! Either service is a quick one with an expert on your side.

Keep an eye out for these possible signs that you need service:

• The breaker trips constantly. If the circuit a breaker is protecting is drawing on too much power, its job is to trip, shutting off the circuit safely. However a damaged or worn breaker may begin to trip all the time, with no obvious source.
• The breaker is hot to the touch or is buzzing. When your circuit is constantly in use, or the draw of power is high (such as it would be if a dryer/hair dryer/space heater is on) it’s not that odd for a breaker to get slightly warm. But if the breaker is hot, or emitting a low hum or buzz, you need electrical service right away. We’d also recommend not using the breaker/circuit at all until you’ve had an electrician come by.
• The breaker will not stay engaged. Similar to a constantly tripping breaker, one that has worn even farther (or taken on more damage) may refuse to re engage at all. If this happens, the breaker will certainly need to be replaced.
• Your home electrical is acting up. Many, many issues can cause your home’s electrical to start flubbing. The lights may start flickering, or maybe appliances you normally use are tripping breakers or blowing fuses. Most typically, however, this will all lead back to your electrical panel, and may necessitate a complete panel replacement. Especially if you don’t get service soon enough, so be sure to make it a priority!

Additionally, if  our home needs lots of extension cords or power strips in order to function or you see sparks at any outlets or the circuit breaker box, you likely need to call for service.

Is It Dangerous if a Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?

It may be annoying when this occurs, but your circuit breaker is a safety measure. It cuts off electrical current when there’s an overload, protecting your home and family from an electrical fire. A repeated circuit overload means too much electrical power is being drawn through a single circuit. One circuit may be controlling too many outlets, and too many things are plugged in. A malfunctioning appliance or an electrical short may also be to blame. 

Today’s home electrical needs are much higher than they were even 10 years ago, and the existing wiring configuration in your Atlanta home may not support your household needs. An experienced electrician can diagnose the issue, then upgrade your home’s wiring and install a new electrical panel as needed.

At the First Sign of a Breaker Problem, Expert Help Is Available

If electrical breakers trip often in your Atlanta area home,  or if you suspect your circuit breaker box has become damaged or was originally mis-wired, let our friendly, licensed electricians diagnose and repair the problem. Neglected or ignored breaker panel problems can ruin expensive home appliances, computers, TVs and more. Faulty circuit breakers can also cause devastating house fires and severe injury to you or your family members.

Circuit Breaker Diagnostics

At R.S. Andrews, we use sophisticated electrical testing and state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose the source of your electrical short, wiring issues or circuit breaker problems. Electrical malfunctions can be due to:

• Appliances or appliance connections
• Individual wall outlets
• Faulty circuit breaker switches
• Breaker panel malfunction
• Outdated or inadequate breaker panel
• Household wiring issue
• And more

Solutions are often simple and quick, and may include:

• Re-wiring the breaker panel
• Tightening electrical connections
• Upgrading the flow of power to your home to better support today’s high tech homes
• Adding a subpanel or dedicated circuit breaker for a certain room, device or area
• Replacing breakers

Circuit Breaker Checkups: Enjoy a Safe, Productive & Properly Wired Atlanta Home

The quicker you arrange expert inspection and diagnosis of your home’s circuit breaker or electrical wiring problem, the less potential for danger or property damage you’ll endure. Don’t wait, today!