If your blender whirls to a stop mid-smoothie, or the lights flicker or go out entirely, these issues likely point to a problem with your electrical system. AA Electric Ltd, providing electrical services to Honolulu since 1947, has some key tips for how to tell if your circuit breaker is working correctly.

• The first thing to do when starting any home electrical repair is to turn off all plugged-in electrical devices to ensure against accidentally overloading a circuit and starting a fire. Next, locate your breaker box, which are usually located in the basement.
• Before opening the breaker box, make sure that there is no water on the floor or condensation around the box. Water near a circuit breaker is very dangerous, so if there is any fluid you should call an electrician. 
• Open the box and look for a breaker that is switched in the opposite direction of the rest. Check the area around that breaker for signs of burning or singed plastic, and check for any loose wires; if you find either, call a qualified electrician for assistance.
• If the breaker looks normal, then switch it back to match the other breakers, making sure it clicks firmly into place. Turn on your electrical devices one at a time so as not to overload the circuit; if you have too many devices running on one circuit, you should call an electrical company for service. 
• If your breaker continues to go out, then you will need the help of electrical contracting services to determine the cause.

AA Electric Ltd, an electrical contracting business, provides commercial electrical service, industrial electricians, and home electrical repair to the Honolulu area. Visit them online for more information, or call (808) 841-4131 to speak to someone directly.