/r/AskElectricians

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Half my house is losing power when the HVAC is turned “off”. When the HVAC is “on” the power comes back on. I check my breaker box and see this… what is going on?

1302 upvotes • rustypotat0

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Screws up or sideways?

976 upvotes • TooDamFast

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Can I touch this branch?

900 upvotes • violinqueenjanie

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Why?

553 upvotes • rddsimpson

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Help me understand why the first item is so expensive.

481 upvotes • Dukes_mayo_BLT

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Why there is screw on switch

460 upvotes • neudar

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Is it safe to DIY hook up a new breaker? Or am I gonna die?

423 upvotes • drillgorg

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UPDATE Electrician came and “fixed” my main breaker. Pulled it out and threw a new one in. Is that right?

275 upvotes • rustypotat0

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How safe is it to turn on breakers that have been off for years?

239 upvotes • GeekIncarnate

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Tell me I did it right

231 upvotes • SteamCatCinema

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Half my house is losing power when the HVAC is turned “off”. When the HVAC is “on” the power comes back on. I check my breaker box and see this… what is going on?	1302	rustypotat0
Screws up or sideways?	976	TooDamFast
Can I touch this branch?	900	violinqueenjanie
Why?	553	rddsimpson
Help me understand why the first item is so expensive.	481	Dukes_mayo_BLT
Why there is screw on switch	460	neudar
Is it safe to DIY hook up a new breaker? Or am I gonna die?	423	drillgorg
UPDATE Electrician came and “fixed” my main breaker. Pulled it out and threw a new one in. Is that right?	275	rustypotat0
How safe is it to turn on breakers that have been off for years?	239	GeekIncarnate
Tell me I did it right	231	SteamCatCinema