No power

08-05-2011, 09:09 AM	#1
jb0416 Newbie   Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	No power This morning I woke up and my stove, kitchen lights, and basement lights were not working. (Refrigerator was working). Checked the circuit breakers and they were all on the ON position. Any suggestions on what I can try before calling for help.

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08-05-2011, 09:18 AM	#2
SD515 Electrician     Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Near Jackson Michigan Area Posts: 1,449	No power Re-check the breakers. Modern breakers when tripped don’t go to the off position. Sometimes it’s easy to overlook a tripped breaker, as it appears to be on. If it’s tripped, you have to turn it off fully to reset it, then turn it on. If you find a tripped breaker, the next step is to find out why. __________________ Kyle Just because you can, doesn't always mean you should

08-05-2011, 09:18 AM	#3
fabrk8r fabrk8r     Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 849	No power Do you have any GFCI receptacles in your kitchen or anywhere else on the circuit serving those areas? __________________ "The physician can bury his mistakes, but the architect can only advise his clients to plant vines." -- Frank Lloyd Wright

08-05-2011, 09:26 AM	#4
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,034	No power If the stove is electric, you should call the power company and get them to check the incoming power. __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.