Troubleshooting is a process of elimination in which our electricians start with the most likely cause and continue to dissect until the root of the issue is found. Similar to diagnosing an issue with a vehicle, once one problem is corrected, another may arise. Troubleshooting an electrical issue varies in duration depending on the extent of the problem. For instance, a ceiling fan is not working and you need to determine if it is the electrical line running to the ceiling fan or the ceiling fan itself. In this case, a technician needs to use what’s called a tracer to determine if the fixture is getting adequate power. If the ceiling fan is receiving sufficient power, then the problem will most likely be that ceiling fan itself malfunctioned. Another example of troubleshooting is having multiple outlets or switches in a room not working and needing to trace the source of the issue. In this instance, it could be as simple as one outlet tripping the breaker to the room or as extensive as the electrical line from the room to the panel could be damaged. These type of scenarios require a licensed electrician with the skill of troubleshooting to determine the issue.