Modern technology has given us endless cool appliances and gadgets that make our lives so much easier. And they really seem to span every facet of life! Exercise, cooking, beauty, laundry, entertainment… you name it. Unfortunately, with new technology comes new problems. And in this case, a lot of these new things require more electricity than your home is ready to give. If you’ve tripped a breaker using any of these things before, you’re not alone! And the solution may be easier than you think.
Treadmills
Treadmills have a high startup current and need a lot of power to keep such a big machine running. It’s no wonder they overload circuits and are one of the most common causes of tripped breakers we see! If your treadmill keeps tripping your breaker, that’s a good sign your circuit can’t handle the power demand from it. One of the best solutions is to have us set up a dedicated circuit just for your treadmill! That way, you can get your run in without having to run back and forth from your electrical panel.
Hair Tools
Hair dryers, curlers, and flat irons use a lot more electricity than you’d think! If your hair tools are causing flickering lights or tripped breakers, don’t panic. It’s a really common problem, but it isn’t one you should ignore. The solution could be as simple as switching to a different circuit when you wanna plug your hair dryer, curler, or flat iron in. If your home was built before the 1970s though, it might be helpful for one of our electricians to come out and get your home set up to handle more modern appliances and power demands. It can make a lot of things in your life so much easier!
Garage Fridges
A lot of people keep a second fridge in their garage for drinks, snacks, and extra food, but if it’s causing a breaker to trip, it’s trying to get your attention! In this case, there could be a couple possibilities. Maybe the fridge is old or damaged and isn’t handling electricity properly. Not all refrigerators are built for the extreme temperature fluctuations of a garage! If it’s not a problem with the fridge itself, the problem is likely that the fridge is trying to draw too much power from that circuit.
Kitchen Gadgets
There are a lot more kitchen gadgets out there nowadays than ever before! From fancy coffee machines and pressure cookers to air fryers and food processors… the options seem to be endless. While these things make cooking so much easier, they may be asking too much of your home’s electrical system (especially if you have an older home!). If you notice your kitchen tools are tripping breakers, it’s time to have an electrician out to take a look. It could be as simple as running a dedicated circuit for your kitchen gadget. If your home is older and has a lower power input, it might be time to think about upgrading your electrical system to handle more modern technology in an easy and safe way. No matter what, we can help!
Bonus: When You DO Want Your Breaker or Outlet to Trip
When was your home built? If it was before the 70s, there’s a good chance your bathroom and kitchen don’t have GFCI outlets. These outlets protect you if water comes in contact with electrical components! You might be careful with electrical devices around water, but all it takes is your hair curler falling into the sink one time to learn how scary of a combination water and electricity are. GFCI outlets will trip your outlet or breaker if they detect water, protecting you from electric shock. If your home is older and you don’t have GFCI outlets in your bathroom and kitchen, we can help upgrade your outlets to keep you and your loved ones safe!
How to Keep Your Breakers from Tripping (And Keep Your Home Safe!)
Whether you live in an older home that needs an upgrade to handle newer technology or you simply need a dedicated circuit for a high-powered device, we make it EASY! Morris-Jenkins offers full-service electrical, which means we can help with ANY of your electrical problems. With just a call or text, we can send one of our expert electricians out to see exactly what’s going on with your tripping breaker. Then, they’ll make sure you understand what’s going on and how we can get your breaker to stop tripping.
It’s annoying when you have a breaker that keeps tripping… we get it! Let us make sure your home and devices are powered up the RIGHT way so you stay safe and you can keep using the things that make your life better and easier.
