# Broken Breaker Solutions | Titan Plumbing & Electric > Broken Breaker? Restore power safely with Titan's expert solutions. Avoid future issues, reduce appliance load, and call (813) 933-8010 for help now! Canonical HTML: https://www.titanplumbingandelectric.com/blog/broken-breaker-solutions/ ![](/images/shared/hero-bg.webp) # Broken Breaker Solutions Electrical services January 2022 ![Broken Breaker Solutions](/images/blog/broken-breaker-solutions.webp "Broken Breaker Solutions") Nothing is as frustrating as your [breaker tripping](/electrical/circuit-breaker-panel/) and shutting off the game in the last 30 seconds of overtime. And if this happens regularly, it is not only frustrating but potentially dangerous. But don’t worry - start by turning off all your appliances and following Titan’s simple solutions for complex problems to help restore your power quickly. ## Why Did My Breaker Break? **A Circuit Overload:** Ok so maybe you had the hair blow dryer, TV and microwave going all at once. Your system may have simply been pushed too hard leading it to automatically blow the breaker. Try to reduce the number of appliances running at once to avoid this problem in the future - it could lead to electrical damage or even a fire. **A Short Circuit:** Most people have heard of a short circuit but not many know what it really means. This occurs when a live or “hot wire” touches a neutral wire in your electrical system. This leads to an automatic shutoff to prevent a fire. **A Ground-Fault:** A ground-fault is similar to a short circuit but instead occurs when a live wire and a ground wire simultaneously touch the metal box that surrounds them. This will repeatedly trip the breaker until the issue is fixed. ## How Do I Fix It? 1. Turn everything off. And we really do mean everything. If one of your devices does not have an on/off button, unplug it immediately. This step is essential because when you reset the breaker, the sudden surge of power could be detrimental to your electronics. 2. Locate your breaker, a gray metal box generally located inside your home, and switch all the breakers to the “on” position. 3. Test it by turning your appliances back on. If you are still in the dark and in the Tampa area - give our electrical experts [Titan Plumbing and Electric](/) a call at [813-933-8010](tel:8139338010). - Published at January 24, 2022 - Category: [Electrical Services](/blog/category/electrical-services/) Need help with this? Talk to a real Tampa dispatcher. Same-day service, flat-rate pricing, A+ BBB rated since 1994. [Call (813) 933-8010](tel:+18139338010) [Request Service](/contact) #### On this page #### Related Electrical services - [![What to Do During a Power Outage: A Florida Homeowner's Checklist](/images/blog/power-outage-checklist-florida.webp)What to Do During a Power Outage: A Florida Homeowner's Checklist May 2026](/blog/power-outage-checklist-florida/) - [![Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping in the Summer?](/images/blog/why-does-my-circuit-breaker-keep-tripping.webp)Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping in the Summer? May 2026](/blog/why-does-my-circuit-breaker-keep-tripping/) - [![How to Hire an Electrician: What to Look For](/images/blog/how-to-hire-an-electrician-what-to-look-for.webp)How to Hire an Electrician: What to Look For July 2025](/blog/how-to-hire-an-electrician-what-to-look-for/) - [![The Role of Smoke Detectors in Home Insurance Premiums](/images/blog/the-role-of-smoke-detectors-in-home-insurance-premiums.webp)The Role of Smoke Detectors in Home Insurance Premiums June 2025](/blog/the-role-of-smoke-detectors-in-home-insurance-premiums/) Need it fixed today? Talk to a real Tampa dispatcher. family-owned, Tampa-based · Same-day service [(813) 933-8010](tel:+18139338010) [Request Service](/contact) ## Find Us in Tampa Our office is at 8407 N Mitchell Ave in Tampa. We serve homeowners and businesses throughout Tampa Bay. Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Titan%20Plumbing%20and%20Electric%208407%20N%20Mitchell%20Ave%20Tampa%20FL%2033604)[View on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Titan%20Plumbing%20and%20Electric%208407%20N%20Mitchell%20Ave%20Tampa%20FL%2033604) Titan Plumbing & Electric - 8407 N Mitchell Ave Tampa, FL 33604 - [(813) 933-8010](tel:+18139338010) - Mon-Sat: Open 24 hours Sun: Closed Need it fixed today? Talk to a real Tampa dispatcher. Same-day service · Flat-rate pricing · A+ BBB [Call (813) 933-8010](tel:+18139338010) [Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8407%20N%20Mitchell%20Ave%2C%20Tampa%2C%20FL%2033604)