AFCI Breaker Tripped Immediately
A newly purchased home had a second-floor bedroom circuit that would not stay on, even when nothing was plugged in.
- Diagnosis: Loose backstab connection at a bedroom outlet
- Evidence: Heat discoloration was visible at the connection
- Repair: Outlet replaced and conductors moved to the screw terminals
- Result: Circuit retested and the 15-amp AFCI breaker stayed on