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  • Jan 31, 2011, 09:50 PM
    stoffemommy
    Power outage in only 2 rooms, but no tripped breaker? I'm confused!
    I was sitting watching TV when I heard a banging type noise coming from outside. I thought it was my neighbors kids so I ignored it and I didn't hear it again. Then about an hour later, I woke my son up from his nap to discover none of the power was on in his room. Weird. As I investigated, I discovered the dining room power was also out. I just assumed the circuit had tripped and went outside to turn it back on. All the circuits were already on! I decided to switch them all on and off a few times, but the power still hasn't returned. What would cause power outage in only 2 rooms? It happened so suddenly. I still don't know if the noise I heard earlier had anything to do with it or not. It's dark and cold outside and I'm frustrated! Help!
  • Feb 1, 2011, 07:10 AM
    tkrussell
    There probably is a loose connection at a device, outlet most likely, that needs to be found and repaired.
  • Feb 3, 2011, 09:33 AM
    Sandstorm
    Could have lost one leg of your 220v at the transformer or between it and your breaker box.
  • Feb 3, 2011, 07:23 PM
    donf

    Since the failure is limited to just two rooms, I doubt that you have lost one leg of the service feed.

    However, you mentioned a dining room. It is entirely possible that the outlets in the dining room are tied to a GFCI protected circuit. If so, even though it is a violation of code, the bedroom might be down stream of the GFCI protection.

    If you are uncomfortable around electricity, I strongly suggest that you call a licensed electrician to diagnose the failure.

    If you have lost a leg on the inbound service from the Power Company, a simple voltage test will reveal that. Then the power company can be called to correct the failure.

    However, if it is a problem related to either a GFCI device or even an AFCI breaker, then the electrician needs to solve the problem.

    Either way, would you be kind enough to follow up and let us know what the resolution was.
  • Feb 3, 2011, 07:44 PM
    Fr_Chuck

    Woulld you suggest that they use a meter at the breaker box and check the leads in, and the power to and though each of the breakers
  • Feb 3, 2011, 07:47 PM
    donf

    Hi Father,

    First I wanted to find out how comfortable the poster is with electricity. If she is not, then a licensed electrician is needed anyway.

    If she is comfortable with removing the main service panel cover and testing the incoming leads, then yes a multi-meter is the tool to use.

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