How do I stop a water breaker from tripping?
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My son's water heater breaker keeps tripping. What should I do first?
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The best and safest way to handle it would be to call an electrician. Water heaters operate on 240 volts which can be deadly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q31SzeVjP0
Hi Dawn, here is a good article on why the hot water heater is tripping the breaker.
https://georgebrazilplumbingelectrical.com/blog/why-is-my-electric-water-heater-tripping-my-circuit-breaker
Be safe, contact someone who deals with hot water heaters, you could have a short in a wire that is causing it to spike and pop the breaker.