Electricity went off and the main breaker was tripped

cak107 · #1 Oct 14, 2009, 09:15 PM

The electricity went off in my house, when I checked the breaker box the main breaker was tripped. When, I turned the main back on it sizzled and was hot. I had my dryer and washer running at the time this happened. Should the main be left off or turned on. I turned off the washer and dryer and furnace.

Stratmando · Oct 15, 2009, 03:34 PM

Sounds like the Buss, the breaker plugs onto, or the breaker. If the wires attached to the breaker are loose can generate heat and trip breaker as well.



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