Power lost to part of a home
When some rooms work and others don't, the cause can be a single breaker, a GFCI, or a problem on the utility side. Here's how to tell.
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Start by working out whether it's just your home and just some circuits. That decides whether you call the utility or an electrician.
What you might notice
- Several rooms or outlets have no power
- Some lights are dim while others are fine
- Large appliances (AC, dryer, oven) don't work but lights do
- Neighbors have power, you partly don't
Common causes
Tripped breaker or GFCI
The simplest cause.
Lost utility leg
A problem with one of the two incoming utility legs can kill half the house or 240-volt appliances.
Main breaker or panel fault
A failing main or bus connection.
Loose connection
On a shared circuit feeding several rooms.
What you can safely do
- Check whether neighbors have power
- Check the panel for tripped breakers and reset once
- Check GFCIs in kitchens, baths, garage and outdoors
- Turn off sensitive equipment until power is fully restored
How a Uniform electrician diagnoses it
We check incoming voltage on both legs, the main breaker and panel, and the affected circuits. If it's a utility problem, we'll tell you and help you describe it to the utility.
Repair options
| Option | When it fits |
|---|---|
| Reset or repair breaker/GFCI | A tripped or failed device. |
| Panel repair | A main breaker or bus problem. |
| Utility referral | The problem is the utility's equipment. |
You get a written estimate after diagnosis and before any work starts, including any permit. See what changes a quote in our Naples electrician cost guide.
Why homeowners choose Uniform
The electrician who comes to your home has passed a guaranteed background check and works for a licensed, insured electrical contractor. Florida license number posted at launch. Verify any Florida electrical contractor at DBPR.
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Tell us what's happening and we'll call you to schedule. Every visit starts with diagnosis and a written estimate.
Other electrical problems: breaker keeps tripping, flickering lights, dead or hot outlet, burning smell or buzzing, power surge damage, gfci keeps tripping, fan or light not working, generator not working, ev charger tripping.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my AC not work but my lights do?
AC and other 240-volt loads need both utility legs. Losing one is a common cause; call an electrician or the utility.
Who do I call first?
If neighbors are affected, the utility. If only your home and some circuits, an electrician.
Is a dim-and-bright pattern dangerous?
It can indicate a lost neutral, which can damage equipment. Switch off sensitive devices and call promptly.
Need an electrician you can trust in your home?
Call now. We'll ask a few questions, give you an honest arrival window and send a background-checked, licensed technician in uniform.
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