The short answer
A breaker that trips is doing its job — overload or a fault to earth/short. Repeated resetting can mask a dangerous fault. Unplug loads on that circuit and call an electrician if it continues.
Common causes
- Too many high-load appliances on one circuit
- Short circuit in an appliance or cable
- Earth leakage from damp or damaged insulation
- Weak or failing breaker
What you can safely check
These are low-risk checks only. Do not open live electrical panels, handle refrigerant, or dismantle fuel systems. If anything feels unsafe, stop and book a verified professional.
- Switch off and unplug appliances on the affected circuit
- Reset the breaker once after loads are removed
- If it holds, plug appliances back one at a time to spot a culprit
- If it trips with everything unplugged, stop resetting
When to call a professional
- Burning smell at the consumer unit
- Breaker warm to the touch
- Sparks when resetting
How Tușe and iRanti help
Open the Tuse app and describe what is happening in your own words — for example, “breaker keeps tripping”. iRanti reads the description, suggests the likely service category and a price band, and routes you toward a verified electrical work professional. It is a preliminary assessment, not a definitive remote diagnosis: the artisan still inspects on site before any repair.
Starting price for Electrical work
Electrical work on Tuse starts from ₦10,000. That is starting guidance, not a guaranteed final quote. Scope, parts, and complexity can change the total — you see the price in the app before you confirm, and any on-site change needs your approval first.
See the Electrical work service page
FAQs
Is it safe to keep resetting a tripped breaker?
No. One careful reset after reducing load is reasonable. Repeated trips need an electrician.
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