how likely a thrown circuit-breaker does NOT show red?

The question comes down to: none of them shows red, none is clearly positioned differently from any other one on the board -- yet a circuit (upstairs) is dead.

What might be the problem?

How to troubleshoot it?

Thanks!

David

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David Combs
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Tripped breaker, or tripped GFCI, are the most likely.

Breakers don't always give an obvious visual indication when they're tripped. The only way to be *sure* is to move the handle to the off position, then to the on position. If it moves easily to off, without an audible click, it was tripped.

Check and reset *every* GFCI in the house, including your outdoor outlets.

If the circuit is still dead, probably best to call an electrician.

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Doug Miller

This problem has been discussed many times in this group. Do a search. There may be a broken or burnt off wire somewhere. A loose connection. A bad circuit breaker. It could even be something as simple as a tripped GFI receptacle if it is a bathroom or outdoor circuit. You would need to starting taking things apart to find the problem beginning with your circuit breaker panel.

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John Grabowski

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try resetting off on ALL breakers in the cabinet.

might be that easy:)

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drjbrand

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I agree. Just flip all the breakers off then on and see if it resets.

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drjbrand

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