A circuit breaker that trips repeatedly is often assumed to be defective, but that assumption is frequently wrong. Breakers respond to conditions downstream, and replacing one without understanding ...

Last night I noticed that none of the lights or outlets in the master bedroom and bathroom had any power anymore, and checked the breaker panel. Nothing was tripped, but I cycled all the breakers ...

Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the differences among fuses, breakers, GFCI and AFCI, and which are best? — Peggy T. Dear Peggy: You are ...