How To Identify and Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker

This video shows you how to quickly identify if you have a circuit that's been tripped off and how to reset it or turn it back on.

[@ovrmya]

thank you so much for this, a storm hit and the power went out for a few minutes then came back on but only one area of our house had power back and we were so confused. our mom is on a business trip and my little sister and i are left here alone, we were clueless on what the problem was. but after watching this i was able to restore the power in our house, thank you! 🙏🏽

[@PatOlson-f5x]

Thank you-My refrigerator went off-lost a lot of food,,,,,,saw your KZbin video-And I tripped it off and tripped it on. You are so helpful!!

[@shizyninjarocks]

Thanks for not telling your life story.

[@murray070707]

OMG!!! I am probably the most technically challenged person on the face of the earth 😩 I just watched your video and I reset my breaker!!!!!!! I’ve been without my microwave and bathroom light for two days now. Thank you, thank you, 🙏

[@bwhite661]

Thanks for the comment. I'm so glad you were smart enough to figure out how to do this! Great job! Who knows what other diy stuff you can accomplish. 🙂

[@murray070707]

@@bwhite661 Well, let’s not talk crazy now🤪

[@bwhite661]

@@murray070707 😂

[@lmahonga7551]

I'm about to try this right now because my wall plugs just tripped and I can't use the fridge, laptops and other appliances.

[@theowelton3180]

Thank you so so much, our power went off unexpectedly and I felt like a scared chihuahua. All other circuit breaker videos were confusing somehow? This was extremely simple and perfect for non-electricians, thank you

[@stationeryboo]

This worked for me and saved me a call to the electrician! Make sure to unplug all devices and turn off the outlet in question before resetting

[@carriehibbs5866]

Thank you, my switches on my box looked lined up, but after watching this video a closer look showed one was slightly off . Very helpful quick video

[@StockTurboN20]

When he demonstrated the breaker positions then I knew which one to flip I don’t do it too often so thanks for the help

[@lauraschutze8363]

Thank you! Saved me calling an electrician. I had tried to do it myself, but did not flip it back to "on" immediately, so it went back to that part-way place he shows. Tried again as he suggested, and the frig and washer are back on! I think the switch was "part-way" on and I didn't realize it. Went back out to garage, did it exactly like he explains in the video. Eureka!

[@Duckzisboss]

You help me so much breaker tripped I was using to much power went to the box no labels on them I listened to u and was good instructions look for the one that is not lined up and switch off then on boom 💥 it works u r awesome 👏🏾

[@Sunburst75]

Thanks, dog chewed wires and blew the fuse. Fixed in 2 minutes thanks to you , well done!!!!

[@lorettapressler2838]

It’s 0150 in Dallas Texas and I’m not sure what I was thinking other than we have a sleet and snow storm and I plugged in my new heater and the house became quiet and the TV went out and the all my little plug in heaters went out. I didn’t want to wake up my neighbor so I went to my U Tube guide and you saved me Big time!! Thanks for the easy video you had posted several years ago! I was nervous about fixing this problem but I pulled my Big girls pants up and bravely went to the garage and found the panel box and Flipped That Switch and WaLa I came in the kitchen and I could hear the heaters coming to life!! Thanks So Much! Now I can get to bed and sleep in my bed and not worry about how cold it will be today!!! Thanks again 🙏😊

[@bwhite661]

I enjoyed reading your story and glad everything worked out for you. Stay warm!

[@mato7772]

@@bwhite661 My swiches do not have any sighs where they are from .

[@hinaqz4543]

an easy fix that caused me so much frustration! Thanks!

[@todduyeda5929]

Perfect, quick instructions. (There isn't much to it but I seem to always forget to push the switch to the Off position first.)

[@bwhite661]

Thanks for the comment. Glad it helped!

[@priscillalover4616]

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[@Melissa-nx8tt]

Here in 2024 and this video saved me.

[@christineponce4139]

Thank you, I had this problem and was able to fix it because of your video!

[@bwhite661]

Glad it helped! Thx for the feedback.

[@chickenapplepie3141]

Omg thank you so much 😭 I didn't know I had to flip it off first then back on, first time looking at a breaker. Thank you so much!

[@Lokkitune]

This helped so much, thanks man!

[@thoroughbred21]

Thank you for this very clear video! Much appreciated.

[@mightyash6405]

THANK YOU! I accidentally did something and the power went out in my room and my moms room (my mom and sister were mad at me) but I did what you did and worked😃👍👍

[@josh2mellow803]

Thank you man God loves you and so do I

[@mikewilkerson5295]

Thank you!! Short accurate and precise video

[@madcat789]

So simple. Thank you.

[@xlingmusic13]

Thank you so much. I nearly freaked out thinking i had to spend a ton on hiring an electrician to fix my wall sockets. Turns out, i just needed to reset my circuit breaker 😂

[@bwhite661]

That's great to hear! Glad the video could help.

[@catherineottilio3273]

so clear thank you female senior 74❤

[@tulip4169]

Thanks Steve! This helped tremendously!

[@homielander5924]

Also for people to know, you may have to pull really hard to the off side - thanks for the vid?

[@Jason-oq9rn]

Very helpful advice, thank you.

[@bwhite661]

Glad it helped!

[@mrmeach1967]

Thanks for making this short.

[@Maria-eq1tp]

Great video, thank you so much.

[@peacelover8245]

Awesome! Thanks so much! Problem fixed! 👩🏻‍🔧🙂

[@cowabungaweekly3290]

Has one of those test yellow buttons ever smoked ? Cause mine just did but I got my first switch back on

[@bernardtalbert6729]

My power recently went out and I heard the breaker box trip. All the switches were in the ON position like normal. So I flipped the ”MAIN” switch to OFF then back to ON. But the MAIN switch would not stay in the ON position it kept flipping back to OFF? So I turned all the sectional (e.g. kitchen, bedroom) switches to OFF. Then tried the MAIN switch again. It still would not stay in the ON position. Finally I switched all the sectional switches back to ON position. Then I tried the MAIN again. This time it stayed ON and the power came back. What happened here? I'm assuming that I reset everything.

[@112jungle]

When turning a breaker back on find the breaker that needs to be turned on then stand to the side of beaker box so only your hand is in danger zone, look away and then turn breaker back on. If a arc flash(rare) happens only your hand will be exposed.

[@anotheralyssa5723]

thank you

[@dillpickkle]

Honeslty man thank you

[@KylesDigitalLab]

Lmfao I just tripped the breaker in my bathroom like a dumbass on purpose, thanks man

[@notaryneedzmobile6680]

HELP! a/c breaker is in the on position but does not snap tight like the others and is more springy. The compressor was change on Sunday today is Wednesday

[@kristinas8598]

Thank you!

[@Erockyy]

Thanks helped tons!

[@Yokyle4356]

Thank you so much All the power just went out in my bedroom I don't know why but I didn't know how to work the circuit board but thanks to you I was able to find the one to my bedroom thank you bro really much thank you so much

[@daveramsey1226]

Thank you so much

[@theactualshiz1735]

Thankyou so much! A lifesaver

[@paulmignosa5260]

most appreciated

[@platform9343]

You’re a life saver!

[@rootsAlkebu]

Finally thank you ffs!!

[@joeythefurry]

thank you! just used this to fix my room and the kitchens power so my mom can finish dinner (and i can play fortnite on my xbox)! a little bit extra for ppl, (on our house at least, since the breaker box is outside) you have to lift the thing up, and then theres another door that you have to slide a thingy to open

[@lilylanoue]

Great video

[@moealfareh4369]

Thank you

[@ridgebackpups]

My house was built in the 40's I know at least one side all breakers are on when flipped to the outside of the panel. So does that mean the other side is on if flipped to the outside also. I have no idea where the breakers go on the left side and I can not find anything shutting off when I flip them.

[@bwhite661]

It's hard to say without seeing it. Typically they are set up like you're saying but I'm sure there are exceptions. Mine also have on and off written on them.

[@Forristicat]

Thanks mate.

[@germansalcedo92]

Best damn video ever

[@bwhite661]

Wow. Thanks!

[@Mamahoney99]

Thank you!!

[@cristyfamous2743]

Thank you it works

[@TheDaday100]

Thanks 👍😊

[@TheToastry]

Thank you 🙏

[@isabellam1936]

Is there anything cheap you can buy that flip it back on when it goes off. Like some kind of attachment with a battery that does it, something simple eveyone can do? If not someone could make a lot of money. I’m so sick of flip the thing.

[@ellajaeger2961]

thank you-17 year old girl

[@CMontgomeryBurns09]

Jurassic Park (1993), anyone?

[@zaptosmma]

What happens when it just won’t get untripped? I’m doing the exact same thing and it just stays tripped. Even tho I keep turning it on and off to untrip.

[@bwhite661]

Either the circuit breaker itself is bad or something that you have plugged in that's connected to that circuit breaker is causing it to stay tripped. First, try unplugging everything that is plugged into that circuit then flip the breaker and see if that works. If not, you'll need to get the breaker replacedd.

[@DIMRACK]

Thank you my dood

[@Hi-hg4ky]

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[@foxygrandpa1172]

Thanks

[@lindapatrick5268]

Hi..what happened when it's still in the middle

[@bwhite661]

A tripped circuit - when the breaker ends up in the middle like shown in the video - can be caused by a variety of reasons. The most common is an overloaded circuit. So maybe you have too many things plugged into the same circuit and they are drawing more power than the circuit breaker is designed for. For example you might have a portable heater plugged in and running and then you use a hair dryer plugged into the same circuit. This could trip the breaker because those two items draw alot of power. There are other reasons explained in this article that could be more serious. www.thespruce.com/why-circuit-breakers-trip-1824676

[@lindajohnson4825]

Doesn't work that way .. if it's broken it will stay in the middle .

[@tristenbradley7309]

What if it won’t go?

[@bwhite661]

You could have a short circuit somewhere that won't allow it to reset. Could be a faulty breaker although not as likey. Time to call an electrician.

[@goku-mi6pn]

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[@MrPantera123456]

Talk slower. I couldn’t keep up

[@joshuabunn4371]

This is wrong tried it on my meter and isn’t the same and didn’t work so I have reported video

[@dizydwarf]

You don’t report videos that aren’t useful to you lmao

[@leratomohale8703]

Great video, thanks so much 🙏

[@collectiveartdesigns]

Thank you!

[@iuiuiu565]

thank you

[@sucosuco]

Thank you!!!!

[@fearo5456]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@bwhite661]

Glad it helped and thanks for the comment.