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Worth the expense to call in a qualified electrician.

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In Reply to: RE: Circuit breaker questions (possibly dumb) posted by Hujo on July 01, 2009 at 16:00:39

It is difficult and uncertain to try to troubleshoot something like this via the Asylum.

There may be another panel in a place you have not found, there may be problems with the way your house was wired, or you could have defective breakers. Are your breaker panels labeled "Sylvania" or "Zinsco?" In any case, this is dangerous and you should know where to go to turn off and reset the circuit breaker for any outlet or appliance in your house.

Don't put this off. Ask around for a recommendation for a good electrician in your area. Established real estate agents usually know of the good ones.

Follow Ups:

I-T-E - Hujo 10:05:41 07/08/09 (2)
Al,

Both circuit breaker boxes are made by I-T-E. I thought I would use the circuit breaker finder suggested by Glen B. If it revealed that a circuit breaker was not working I will replace the breaker. If it reveals that there are circuits not attached to the breaker box I will call an electrician.

Is that a logical next step?

Thanks, as always,

Hujo
- A Google search under "ITE circuit breaker failure" turned up - Al Sekela 14:46:11 07/08/09 (1)
  the linked site.
  
  Are you panels the "Pushmatic" or "Bulldog" type? Do you lack main breakers that shut off power to the whole house?
  
  If yes, then I would not delay in calling in an electrician.
  - Pushmatic circuit breaker Inspectapedia page (Open in New Window)
  - One of my breaker has a recall - Hujo 07:52:40 07/09/09 (0)
    Al,
    
    Great idea. I don't have the type of panel listed in the article. My house was built in the late 80's. I did a Google search under I-T-E and found that one of my breakers is the subject of a recall notice. Seimens will pay an electrician to check the pannel.
    
    I'll let you know what he finds.
    
    Hujo

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