What should I do first when a circuit breaker trips in my home?

First, unplug or switch off devices on the affected circuit, then fully flip the tripped breaker to OFF and back to ON. If it trips again, the circuit may be overloaded or there may be a fault.

Quick checks:

• Reset once after removing loads.
• Try one device at a time.
• Do not force a breaker that won’t reset.
• Stop if you smell burning, see scorch marks, or hear buzzing.

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