It can be difficult to determine if you've got a bad circuit breaker. There are steps you can take before deciding to repair, replace, or call an electrician.

What to Look for in the Breaker Box Unless your home is very old and has never had its electrical service updated, it has 240-volt service from the street and into the main electrical panel as well.

John Weber, principal electrical engineer, writes in his blog, "The hidden danger lurking in your electrical box," that a quick check of your circuit breaker panel can shed new light on electrical ...