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Doug Miller

In article , (David Combs) wrote:
The question comes down to: none of them shows red, none is clearly
positioned differently from any other one on the board -- yet a
circuit (upstairs) is dead.

What might be the problem?

Tripped breaker, or tripped GFCI, are the most likely.

How to troubleshoot it?

Breakers don't always give an obvious visual indication when they're tripped.
The only way to be *sure* is to move the handle to the off position, then to
the on position. If it moves easily to off, without an audible click, it was
tripped.

Check and reset *every* GFCI in the house, including your outdoor outlets.

If the circuit is still dead, probably best to call an electrician.