Troubleshooting Power Problems: Breaker Fuse
Resetting a breaker
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You'll know a breaker is "tripped" when the lever in the breaker panel is halfway between the off and on position.
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Switch it all the way to off, then back on.
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If the breaker trips again, do not reset it since this may signal a serious wiring or equipment problem. Contact an electrician.
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If the breaker for your air conditioning system trips, wait five minutes before resetting it to prevent motor damage.
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Resetting your main breaker
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If power is completely out at your home or apartment, but neighbors are not affected, you may have tripped the main breaker.
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Find out if neighbors are affected.
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If not, turn off all breakers inside your panel.
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Find the mainline switch for your home or apartment, often located under the electrical meter or in your breaker box.
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Reset the switch by turning it off and on two times.
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Turn all breakers on inside the panel.
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If electricity does not come back on, contact FPL at
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Replacing a fuse
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First disconnect all power to the fuses. If you are not sure how to do this, call an electrician.
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You'll know a fuse is blown when it is cloudy or black or the equipment connected to it doesn't work.
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Unplug electrical equipment in your home that is connected to that fuse.
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Remove the blown fuse. Smaller fuses screw in and out like light bulbs. Large fuses are pull-out cartridges.
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Replace the fuse with the appropriate type and size fuse.
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Close the main switch or replace the pull-out section.
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