Why Your Breakers Keep Tripping More in the Summer

Summer fun often comes with a frustrating side effect — your breaker keeps tripping! Whether it’s the AC, outdoor lighting, or backyard equipment, many homes experience more electrical issues in the hotter months. If you're flipping that breaker switch too often, there's a reason — and E&A ELECTRIC LLC is here to help you understand why.

🔌 What Causes Breakers to Trip?

Your electrical panel is designed to protect your home. A breaker “trips” when too much power is being drawn on a circuit — preventing overheating, fire risk, and damage to your wiring.

In the summer, you're more likely to trip breakers because of:

• Increased use of air conditioners and fans
• Plugging in outdoor appliances like electric grills, pools, and lights
• Using more power-hungry devices all at once (especially during events)
• Running garage tools or EV chargers in hot, enclosed spaces
• Heat causing components to overwork or weaken

⚠️ Common Signs of Summer Overload

• Breakers trip when you plug in a fan or turn on the AC
• Outlets feel warm to the touch
• Lights dim or flicker when large appliances start
• Buzzing sounds from your panel or breakers
• Burnt smell near outlets or your electrical panel

If any of these occur, stop using the affected area and call a licensed electrician immediately.

✅ What You Can Do to Prevent It

1. Stagger Appliance Use
   Avoid using your AC, microwave, washer, and other large appliances all at once.
2. Spread the Load
   Don’t plug everything into one circuit or power strip — especially outdoors.
3. Upgrade Older Electrical Panels
   Homes built more than 30 years ago may not be equipped to handle modern summer loads.
4. Install Dedicated Circuits
   Air conditioners, pool equipment, EV chargers, and outdoor kitchens should often have their own circuit.
5. Schedule a Load Test
   We can test your system’s capacity and help you plan for any upgrades to meet your summer power needs safely.

Get Ahead of Summer Breaker Trouble

Don’t let power issues interrupt your comfort or plans. If your breakers are acting up more than usual, E&A ELECTRIC LLC can inspect your panel, identify weak spots, and upgrade your system before something serious happens.

📞 Contact us today for an electrical evaluation — we’ll help keep your summer running smoothly.