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Guide: What to Do When Parts of Your House Lose Power

Experiencing a sudden power loss in parts of your home, whether it’s a house or an apartment, can be very frustrating and stressful. This issue can occur when the circuit breaker trips, which might happen when using the dishwasher, or if the kitchen unexpectedly loses power while the rest of the home still has electricity. Solutions to these problems typically involve checking and addressing issues with the circuit breaker, fuses, or breakers to restore power to the affected areas.

Need a Professional? If you’re unsure about handling any electrical work yourself, contact a certified electrician! For example, Dutypartner.

Tips on What You Can Do Yourself When Parts of Your Home Lose Power Before Contacting an Electrician:

Check the Circuit Breaker and Fuses:
Start by checking your electrical panel to see if the circuit breaker has tripped or if any fuses have blown. If the circuit breaker has tripped, try resetting it. If this doesn’t solve the problem or if it trips again immediately, there is likely an underlying issue that needs to be investigated, and you will need to contact an electrician.

Reset Fuses or Replace Fuses:
If a circuit breaker has gone out, replace it with a new one of the same amperage. This requires a licensed electrician. For older electrical systems with fuses, replace the blown fuse with a new one of the same size. Remember to always turn off the main breaker before replacing fuses.

Identify and Address Overloading:
If a fuse frequently blows, it may be a sign of overloading in that specific circuit area. Check if you have recently connected more devices than usual and try to reduce the load by unplugging some devices or distributing them more evenly among different outlets.

Check Your Connected Appliances:
Sometimes a specific appliance can cause the circuit breaker to trip. Unplug all devices in the area where the power has gone out, then reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse. Plug in the devices one at a time to identify if a specific device is causing the issue.

Inspect Outlets and Switches:
Perform a visual inspection of outlets, switches, and visible wiring in the affected area to look for any visible signs of damage, such as burns or cracks. However, do not touch any damaged parts directly, and contact an electrician if you notice any problems.

When the circuit breaker trips - what should I do?

Reset the Circuit Breaker and Observe: When you reset the circuit breaker, pay attention to whether it trips again. A single trip may be due to a temporary issue. If it happens repeatedly, you should call Dutypartner at 0722 400 450 for further assistance.

Address a Persistent Fault:

Reset the circuit breaker again. If it trips immediately, it indicates a persistent fault. Follow these steps:

Remove all fuses or turn off the circuit breakers. Then, try resetting the circuit breaker again.
Reinsert one fuse at a time. When the circuit breaker trips again, you have pinpointed the problem to the last fuse you reinserted.
If the circuit breaker trips before any fuses are reinserted, this indicates a problem in or before the electrical panel. It’s time to contact an electrician from Dutypartner.

To identify the fault within a specific fuse group, do the following:

Disconnect all devices connected to the affected fuse group and then reset the circuit breaker.
If it trips immediately, the fault is either in the fixed wiring or in a permanently connected appliance. In this case, it is recommended to contact Dutypartner.
To further isolate the problem, reconnect one device at a time until the circuit breaker trips again. This suggests that the last connected device is likely faulty. It should be examined by a professional for repair or replaced if it cannot be repaired.

Are the fuses intact in the façade meter cabinet or at the electricity meter?

If L1, L2, L3 are not visible on the electricity meter’s display, then a fuse has tripped at the electricity meter. The meter cabinet should have three (3) main fuses, which can vary in size: 16 (gray), 20 (blue), and 25 (yellow). These colors indicate the fuse rating, and it is important to match the color or the strength of the fuse when replacing it.

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