Why does my room have no power?
Tripped breaker: The localized outage could be caused by a tripped circuit breaker. This can happen if a circuit is overloaded or has been spiked by a defective appliance. Unplug all of the appliances in the room, and check your breaker. Most homes or apartments have a breaker box with well-documented breakers.
Why is my bedroom light not working?
Tighten the bulb if it is loose, then try the switch again. If a problem remains, be sure the switch is off, remove the bulb and substitute a new one. If the light does not work with a new bulb, check whether the circuit breaker or fuse governing the fixture has tripped or blown.
Why are some of my lights not working?
It’s a problem if you have a sudden loss of power in the house—such as the lights going out—and the circuit breaker for those appliances and outlets hasn’t tripped. The most common solution for losing the lights is a tripped breaker, and in most cases resetting the breaker is all you need to do.
Why would lights in one room not work?
It sounds like you may have a loose connection in one of the light fittings. This would not cause the fuse to trip but would mean your lights would stop working. With the power switched off, you would need to check the connections to the light fittings are sound.
Why would a light switch suddenly stop working?
The problem may be a loose connection or a tripped wall outlet on the same circuit. The first thing you’ll need to do is turn off power to the light switch before handling it. When you’re sure the breaker is off, remove the cover plate and unscrew the switch.
Why would half my house lost power?
Well usually when “half” of something dies in residential electrical, it means one hot leg is down. This could be an issue at the transformer, the wiring to your meter, the meter itself, the wiring from the meter to your main panel, the main breaker or a fault within your panel.
What would cause power to go out in one room breaker not tripped?
A circuit breaker can fail without tripping and is an indication it needs to be replaced. It can also mean there are wiring issues with the circuit itself, such as exposed/loose wiring, overheating, and unregulated voltage.
