The AFCIAFCIAn arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) or arc-fault detection device (AFDD) is a circuit breaker that breaks the circuit when it detects the electric arcs that are a signature of loose connections in home wiring. Loose connections, which can develop over time, can sometimes become hot enough to ignite house fires.

Why does my light switch keep tripping the breaker?

When a light switch trips the breaker, a faulty light switch or light fixture is usually the cause. A wire may have come loose at the switch or fixture and is shorting out the hot wire. Always check the switch and fixture first. Also check any GFCI receptacles that are on the circuit for a malfunction or fault.

How do you fix a switch that keeps tripping?

If a circuit trips because it has been overloaded, you can try disconnecting something from the circuit and using another circuit for the electrical power instead. To help determine what caused the problem, unplug all the items on the circuit before resetting the breaker.

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