{"id":1511,"date":"2022-09-19T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T07:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/?p=1511"},"modified":"2022-09-19T14:04:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T14:04:02","slug":"wall-outlet-tripping-breaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/wall-outlet-tripping-breaker","title":{"rendered":"Why Does A Specific Wall Outlet Keep Tripping The Breaker?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have a specific outlet in your house that appears to keep tripping your breaker, it can be incredibly frustrating. All you want to do is use your electronic devices, and if there is an outlet preventing you from doing so, you may be at your wit’s end. Fortunately, this is not necessarily something you need to deal with in perpetuity. Why is there a specific outlet that keeps tripping your breaker, and what should you do about it? There are several important points to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reminder<\/strong>: Remember that your top priority, particularly when you are working with electrical equipment, has to be safety. This article has been fact-checked for accuracy, but every electrical installation is different. If you are in any doubt about what electrical work or modifications are required, you should seek advice from a qualified electrician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Know If the Breaker Tripped<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Checking the breaker box for any tripped switches<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

First, you need to figure out if your circuit breaker has tripped. Remember that the point of your circuit breaker is to protect the electrical system in your home. If your circuit breaker has tripped, it is a self-defense mechanism. If the breaker wouldn’t trip, you would simply end up overloading your circuit, destroying your electrical system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your circuit breaker trips when there is an excessive amount of energy or temperature that flows through the system. The circuit breaker switches off to interrupt the flow of electricit<\/strong>y. Essentially, its job is to break the circuit. All you need to do is go to the breaker box in your house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, see if any of the switches have shut off. If that is the case, you need to identify the problem and reset it. If you find that the breaker handle is in the middle position, it means that it has tripped and no power is flowing through the circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is There One Outlet That Keeps Tripping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on what you see in the circuit breaker<\/a> in front of you, you should be able to figure out where the problem is located. When your house was built, the electrician should have labeled the individual switches with specific rooms in your home. You might see an area labeled for your kitchen, your living room, various bedrooms, and certain bathrooms. You can use this information to narrow down the problem relatively quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, based on your personal experience, you should be able to figure out what the problem is with the outlet<\/a>. There are several reasons why you may have a specific outlet in your home that keeps tripping your circuit breaker. Some of the most common reasons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. There Is Moisture in the Outlet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common reasons why a specific outlet in your home might be tripping is that there is moisture<\/a> in the outlet<\/strong>. It is not exactly a secret that water conducts electricity. You learned this from an early age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there is a specific outlet in your home that keeps tripping, it could be because there was water in the outlet. As a result, more electricity is passing through the outlet than is normal, and your circuit breaker responds by tripping. If you want to fix this issue, you will need to find a way to get the moisture out of the outlet. Then, you can test the outlet again to see if it is working as it should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You Have Debris Conducting Electricity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another possible reason why your circuit breaker might be tripping is that there is debris in the outlet that is conducting electricity<\/strong>. For example, if you have metallic debris in the outlet, it could be conducting electricity. As a result, you are dealing with the same problem as the moisture issue above. The only difference is that you are dealing with metal instead of moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of reasons why you might have metal in the outlet conducting electricity, but the most common culprit is that something was broken off in the outlet at some point, and a bunch of fragments have been left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also possible that there could be dust in the outlet conducting electricity, but it would take a significant amount of dust to start the process. You may want to take a close look at the outlet to see if you see any debris trapped inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The Wire Is Deteriorating<\/h3>\n\n\n
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An electrician working on an outlet<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

If you live in an older home, it is possible that the wire could be deteriorating. Similar to other components in your home, your electrical system will begin to degrade over time<\/strong>. If the wiring behind the outlet is bad, then the wiring itself could begin to deteriorate. As a result, the outlet might not behave as it should, and the wire might not conduct electricity appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the circuit breaker detects a problem, then it may respond by tripping. You may have to remove the outlet to take a closer look at the wiring, and this is something that you should only do if you can do so safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The Insulation Is Gone or Stripped<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of issues with the wiring, one specific problem could have to do with the installation. The vast majority of electrical systems have insulation on them from head to toe. It is the job of the insulation to protect your system from conducting electricity too quickly. If the wire insulation is gone, then the wiring will not be able to handle the electricity going through the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, without insulation, there will be higher voltage<\/a> in the system than there should be. The circuit breaker is going to be able to detect this issue, and it will respond by tripping<\/strong>. You will need to add more insulation to the wire if you want to use the outlet without the circuit breaker tripping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a very important safety mechanism. If you have too much electricity flowing through the outlet, there is a greater chance of an electrical fire taking place due to an overloaded circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. There Is a Ground Fault in the Circuit<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Ground bonding on a breaker panel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Depending on the type of outlet you have, it is possible that there could be a ground fault in the circuit. It is important for all of the electrical systems to be grounded<\/a><\/strong>. It is an important safety mechanism. Essentially, if there’s too much electricity going through the system, then the electrical system will respond by directing the excess electricity directly into the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, there are some situations where this might take place when it should not. If you have electricity taking an unplanned path to the ground, then the circuit breaker<\/a> could respond by tripping the system. There are a number of reasons why this might be taking place, including damaged appliances, so you need to figure out what the cause is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. The Outlet Is Faulty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the most basic reason why your outlet might be tripping the breaker is that the outlet itself is faulty<\/strong>. There are a number of issues that could be plaguing the outlet. Like other electrical components, the outlet to degrade over time, and it is possible that it might be time to replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, replacing an electrical outlet is relatively straightforward; however, you need to make sure that the problem is actually with the outlet. Otherwise, you will replace the electrical outlet<\/a> in your home, only to realize that the problem is still there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in fixing a faulty electrical outlet, what are some of the steps you need to follow? There are a few options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixing an Outlet That Keeps Tripping the Breaker<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Someone installing multiple wall outlets<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

If you are interested in fixing the outlet on your own, there are a few steps you can try. Most importantly, you have to make sure that the electricity is turned off before you start working on the outlet. This means that you may want to go and manually trip the breaker to break the circuit. Otherwise, you may start working on the outlet, only to get a nasty shock. This is a very important safety issue, and you must make sure there is no power flowing into the outlet before you start to work on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the options you may want to try include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Out the Outlet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you think the problem has to do with moisture, you may want to start by drying out the outlet. This is relatively straightforward. The vast majority of the covers have screws on them. You can start by unscrewing the cover and removing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, take a powerful fan, and blow it directly into the outlet. Leave it there for a few hours, make sure the area is completely dry, and then replace the outlet cover<\/strong>. If the outlet begins to work again after you reset the breaker, then you know you have fixed the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replace the Missing Insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another option is to replace the missing insulation. If there are gaps in the insulation, it allows dust and debris to impact the ability of your outlet to work properly<\/strong>. You may want to go to the local hardware store to get some extra insulation for the wiring in the outlet. Then, replace the missing insulation. After this, replace the outlet cover, reset the breaker, and see if the problem has fixed itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for Power Strips<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Loads of devices connected to a power strip in a dangerous way<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

It is also possible that the outlet keeps tripping purely because you have overloaded it. Even though the outlet should be able to handle the basic appliances you plug into it, it is also possible that you may have daisy-chained power strips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a very dangerous situation, so start by unplugging all of the appliances and make sure they are plugged in appropriately. If you have overloaded the table, that could be the reason why it is still tripping. You may want to try this solution to see if you can fix the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replace the Outlet Itself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you may also want to try replacing the outlet itself. In general, you should expect your outlets to last between fifteen and twenty years<\/strong>. If you believe you are getting to that point, it may be time to replace the outlet. You can go to the local hardware store and get a replacement for the outlet. Then, unscrew the outlet, screw in the new one, and see if the problem has fixed itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call an Expert For Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have gone through all of these issues, and you find that the issues still have not been resolved, then it may be time to reach out to an expert who can help you. Once you have tried all of these fixes, it is possible that the final problem could be faulty wiring. If you believe that an issue with the wiring is the problem at hand, then it is time to replace the wiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not something that you should do on your own. It is important for you to reach out to an expert who can help you. That way, you know that the wiring has been fixed appropriately, and you reduce your chances of hurting yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, if you reach out to a professional, you will get a chance to pick his or her brain about what you can do to protect the electrical system. The electrician may also identify other issues that need to be addressed. That way, you can only fix the problem with your outlet<\/a>, but you can prevent future problems from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though it is fine for you to troubleshoot some of the issues yourself, it is important to remember just how dangerous it is to work with electricity. It might be time to reach out to a professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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