Circuit Breaker Repair In The Birmingham-Anniston Region

Circuit breakers often trip more frequently in the summertime due to increased energy usage from appliances like your air conditioner and ceiling fans. Overloaded circuits and overheating can cause your breaker to trip as a safety mechanism. You’ll need to schedule a circuit breaker repair with our team to either redistribute the load or upgrade your electrical system entirely.

An overheating circuit breaker will feel warm to the touch or emit a noticeable burning smell. This tends to happen because of frayed wiring or excessive demand. If you suspect your circuit panel is overheating, turn off the breaker and call (205) 649-5432 immediately!

If your air conditioner repeatedly trips the breaker, there is most likely an overloaded circuit, a faulty breaker, or an issue with the AC unit itself. Try plugging your A/C into a dedicated outlet. If that doesn’t do the job, you’ll need to have your circuit breaker panel inspected by Dunn’s HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical to get to the bottom of it.

A buzzing sound from your circuit breaker during summer could be caused by a couple of factors like loose connections or faulty components, thanks to an increased electrical load. In any case, you’ll need to have your breaker professionally inspected right away to avoid potential safety hazards!

Yes, The Birmingham-Anniston Region area summer storms can do quite a number on your circuit breaker! Power surges from severe storms can damage your breaker or even your entire electrical system! Investing in surge protectors or whole-home surge protection will minimize these risks and keep you and your circuit breaker system safe.