Why Half Your House Loses Power
Our professional and experienced Somerset West electrical team diagnose and fix power failures in residential and commercial properties in Somerset West. When half your house has no power, it indicates a specific circuit or breaker has failed. Common causes include a tripped circuit breaker that needs resetting, a faulty breaker that has failed in the off position, damaged wiring in that circuit from rodents or age, a blown main fuse for that section, an overload on that specific circuit, or in rare cases, a problem with the neutral connection affecting multiple circuits. The affected circuits often follow a pattern based on how your house was wired.
Which Circuits Are Affected
Homes are typically wired with circuits divided by area or by function. You might have power in bedrooms but not in living areas, or upstairs working but downstairs dead. This pattern helps us diagnose whether it is a single breaker, multiple breakers, or a more complex problem with the main board or supply.
Our Diagnostic Approach
We check all circuit breakers for tripped or faulty breakers, test each circuit for continuity and voltage, use a multimeter to trace the power loss, inspect the DB board for loose connections or damage, identify any circuit overloads or faults, and verify the neutral connection is intact. We pinpoint the exact fault before making repairs.
Fast Power Restoration
Once diagnosed, we reset or replace tripped breakers, replace faulty circuit breakers, repair damaged wiring, redistribute overloaded circuits, fix loose or burnt connections, and test all circuits to ensure stable power. We provide a full explanation of what failed and why. All repairs come with a Certificate of Compliance for your safety and insurance purposes.