Tripping circuit breaker
Steps
- Unplug or switch off everything on the circuit that tripped, then reset the breaker: push it fully to OFF, then to ON.
+4 more steps in the full guide
Stop and call a pro if
- the breaker trips immediately with nothing connected — a short in the wiring
Rules in the US: Resetting a breaker is fine; replacing one or working inside the panel needs a licensed electrician and, in most jurisdictions, a permit.