Overfused / Oversized Breaker
Overfused / Oversized Breaker is a electrical defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Oversized breakers let wiring overheat before tripping, a serious fire hazard that requires correction by an electrician.
Overfused / Oversized Breaker is a electrical defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Oversized breakers let wiring overheat before tripping, a serious fire hazard that requires correction by an electrician.
What causes overfused / oversized breaker?
An overfused circuit has a breaker rated higher than the wire it protects, often from a past attempt to stop nuisance tripping.
What we check
We compare breaker ratings to conductor sizes and flag any breaker that exceeds the wire's safe ampacity.
Why it matters
Oversized breakers let wiring overheat before tripping, a serious fire hazard that requires correction by an electrician.
Related: Full Home Inspection · All defects · Defect atlas · Learning center
What it looks like.
Photos are representative of overfused / oversized breaker conditions across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. Every inspection delivers your home's own photo-mapped findings within 24 hours.
Know the house before you own it.
Same-week availability · Photo-mapped digital report in 24 hours · 507-721-2081