How Do You Replace A Breaker In A Breaker Box?
If a circuit breaker won’t reset (even after you shut off all of the appliances attached to the circuit), it’s time to replace it. With proper protection and concentration, you can remove the bad breaker and install a new one, dodging a pricey electrician bill in the process. However, you’ll need to shut off power to the entire house during the replacement process, so make sure that you plan accordingly. Turn on your battery-powered light source. Shut off all of the branch circuit breakers (the ones that control individual circuits in the house) one by one. Shut off the main circuit breaker–the large double breaker located either above or below all of the others on the circuit panel. Note: It is sometimes labeled “double pole service disconnect.” Use a screwdriver to remove the screws around the edge of the circuit panel’s metal housing. Remove the cover from the metal housing, exposing the inside of the panel. Lay the metal shaft of the 10-inch-long Philips-head screwdriver across th
