How to Change a Circuit Breaker (with Pictures)
It is highly recommended that you hire a licensed, competent, and insured electrician to perform this task, as electricity can be deadly. However, if you choose to replace
The main circuit breaker is a critical component of your home's electrical system, responsible for controlling the electricity flow and protecting the circuits from overloads or faults. Replacing it is necessary when it shows signs of wear or damage. 1.
To ensure your circuit breaker is replaced correctly, you should hire a licensed electrician to take over the task. Hiring a professional electrician will cost between $50 and $100 per hour, and replacing a circuit breaker takes around 30 minutes. Your final price depends on the type of breaker, its location, and the project's complexity.
Replacing a circuit breaker is not inherently difficult, but it can cause nervousness, even for DIYers with advanced skills, since it involves work at the main service panel with the safety cover removed. where the potential for fatal shock always is present. 1
To change a circuit breaker, find the main circuit breaker box and locate the defective breaker by looking for a tripped breaker. Next, turn off the branch breaker boxes, the main power, and the individual breakers. Remove the screws holding the circuit panel's face plate, then loosen the screws holding the wires on the defective breaker.
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