"mndean" wrote in message
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Hi Everyone,.
It seems whenever the temperature gets over 100 degrees or so, a
particular breaker in my house will trip if even a slight load is put
on it. The breaker box is being directly hit by the sun in the
afternoons, and it seems that if I attempt to cool the box, this cures
the problem temporarily. The problem will go away as soon as the sun is
low enough so the box is in shade. Is this a faulty breaker? I'm not an
electrician, so how much would it be $-wise for an electrician to come
out and fix this? Thanks for any help you could give me in this!

I'd do two things. First, I'd replace the breaker. Then, I'd shade the
breaker box.

It is a five minute job, but an electrician is going to have to charge you
at least $75 to come out and do it.

Chances are, a handy neighbor or relative knows how and can help.

Determine the brand and size (amps) of the breaker and buy a replacement
If you've never done this, turn off the power at the main breaker, usually
at the top of the box
Remove the breaker box cover
Loosed the screw holding the wire to the breaker
Remove the breaker. Most snap in place, some have a screw on the buss bar.
Snap in the new one, replace the wire, replace the cover and turn on the
main power