Why Does My Power Keep Tripping?

It’s frustrating — you’re halfway through cooking or doing laundry and suddenly the power cuts out. Again.

If your power keeps tripping in your Melbourne home, it’s your electrical system’s way of telling you something isn’t right.

At Blunt’s Electrical, we help homeowners across Richmond, Burnley and nearby suburbs get to the root of the issue — quickly and safely.

🧠 Common Reasons Power Trips:

1. Faulty appliances
   A dodgy toaster or cracked kettle cord can trip the power the second it’s switched on.

2. Overloaded circuits
   Plugging too many high-demand items into one circuit (e.g. heater, dryer, microwave) can overload it.

3. Faulty wiring or light fittings
   Old or damaged wires behind walls can intermittently short-circuit.

4. Water ingress
   Damp outdoor power points or light fittings in bathrooms can cause earth leakage.

5. Failing RCDs or safety switches
   Sometimes the safety switch itself is faulty — or doing its job due to another hidden fault.

🔧 How We Can Help:

We’ll come out and:

• Test your circuits and appliances

• Inspect your switchboard and safety switches

• Isolate the cause and explain it clearly

• Recommend safe and compliant repairs

Don’t DIY — Call a Licensed Electrician

Attempting to fix tripping power yourself is dangerous. Leave it to the professionals — we’re fast, friendly, and local.

Call Blunt’s Electrical today on (03) 9428 6770
Or book online now