Breaker Function Test: The Unsung Hero of Electrical Safety

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When most people think about electrical safety, they picture sparks or overloaded outlets. But the truth is, the real MVP in your system is much smaller—your circuit breakers.

At Wicks Electric, one of the key steps in our 20-Point Electrical Safety Inspection is a full breaker function test. This essential check keeps your home or business protected from overloads, short circuits, and potentially life-threatening hazards.

What’s a Breaker Function Test—And Why Does It Matter?

Breakers are designed to automatically shut off power when something goes wrong. But like anything mechanical, they wear down over time or fail silently.

As part of this test, our skilled and reliable electricians in Vancouver inspect:

✅ Standard Breaker Function

We manually test each breaker to ensure it trips and resets properly. If a breaker sticks, won’t reset, or feels loose, it’s a serious safety concern.

✅ GFCI Breaker Testing (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)

We test all GFCI breakers—usually found in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoors. These breakers protect against electric shock in wet areas. If they aren’t tripping properly, they’re not doing their job.

✅ AFCI Breaker Testing (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter)

AFCIs are required in many rooms and help prevent electrical fires caused by arcing. Our team tests these using proper devices to ensure they’re responding to faults as they should.

✅ Infrared Scanning (If Available)

When possible, we use infrared cameras to detect hot spots inside your panel, which may indicate an overloaded or failing breaker—even before visible signs appear.

 What Happens When Breakers Stop Doing Their Job?

A faulty breaker can cause:

  • Overheating wires

  • Electrical fires

  • Expensive damage to electronics or appliances

  • Total loss of protection from shocks in wet areas

And the worst part? Most homeowners don’t realize a breaker has failed until it’s too late.

Why Choose Wicks Electric?

As an Excellent electrician in Vancouver BC, our team is trusted by homeowners, businesses, and property managers all over the Lower Mainland for a reason:

✅ Top-rated customer service
✅ No upselling—just honest, expert advice
✅ Skilled, licensed, and insured electricians
✅ State-of-the-art tools like infrared thermography
✅ Real-time reports with photo documentation

We’re not just here to fix problems—we’re here to help you prevent them.

Book Your 20-Point Electrical Safety Inspection Today

If your breakers haven’t been tested in years, or if you’ve been experiencing flickering lights or constant trips, it’s time to bring in a top-rated electrician in Vancouver BC.

We’ll test every breaker, explain what we find, and give you real answers without the sales pitch.

👉 Click here to book your inspection

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