If you’ve noticed that only half of the power in your home is working, there are a few possible reasons why. Here are some of the most common causes
- A tripped breaker: A tripped breaker is the most likely cause of a partial power outage. This can happen when a circuit is overloaded, or a defective appliance or damaged cord short-circuits the system. To check if a breaker has tripped, look at the circuit breaker panel in your home. If any of the switches are in the “off” position, flip them to the “on” position.
- A loose or disconnected wire: If a wire has come loose or disconnected, it can cause a power outage in one part of your home. This can happen at the breaker panel, at the meter, or at the point where the power enters your home. To check for loose or disconnected wires, you’ll need to open up the breaker panel and look at the connections. If you see any wires that are loose or disconnected, you should call an electrician to fix the problem.
- One of the hot legs has become disconnected: There are 2 – 120v lines coming into your home from the power company. If one of them has become loose or disconnected only half of the electricity in your home will work.
- A problem with the wiring in your home: If the wiring in your home is old or damaged, it can cause a power outage in one part of your home. If you’ve checked all of the other possible causes and you’re still having problems, you should call an electrician to inspect the wiring in your home.
If you’ve tried all of the above and you’re still having problems with half of the power in your home not working, you should call an electrician. They will be able to diagnose the problem and fix it so that you can have full power restored to your home.
Here are some additional tips to help you troubleshoot a partial power outage
- Check the appliances and lights in the affected area: Make sure that all of the appliances and lights in the affected area are turned off. If they are turned off, then the problem is likely with the wiring or the breaker.
- Check the breaker panel: Look for any tripped breakers. If you find a tripped breaker, flip it to the “on” position.
- Check the wiring in the affected area: Look for any damaged or exposed wiring. If you find any damaged or exposed wiring, call an electrician.
By following these tips, you can troubleshoot a partial power outage and get your home back up and running in no time.