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Kawikami99336 t1_iz2ihcb wrote

Freezing temps make everything work harder. Which can overload breakers. What's down there that uses power? Have you checked the breaker panel? Welcome to Washington by the way. Sorry this is how you get to experience it.

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Dzs3xxx OP t1_iz2jph3 wrote

I’ve dreamed of coming here my entire life. Hey at least I’m not dealing with a hurricane

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Dzs3xxx OP t1_iz2k36z wrote

Is a breaker different than a panel? I am so horribly embarrassed. I am so sorry for the stupid questions

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If-trees-could-talk t1_iz2koc0 wrote

You should never be embarrassed. We all have to learn new things to learn new things!

Also has your basement ever had power?

And welcome to Washington! I moved here from sunny Southern California and remember when it started to snow real hard and I asked my boss if people still came in for work 😂 so naive hehe

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Dzs3xxx OP t1_iz2pxxi wrote

This whole winter wonderland scene in front of my house is absolutely surreal. I have no business even complaining about a cold basement. Thank you for your troubles!! What a beautiful state you have

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Kawikami99336 t1_iz2m5q5 wrote

Example of a circuit breaker panel

Find that, then check any breakers labeled for the basement. Each switch in that is called a circuit breaker. look for basement labeled ones and check them by flipping them off and back on. Then check power in the basement

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Dzs3xxx OP t1_iz2mp5x wrote

OK thank you. No it’s definitely not that. But I did run outside and there seems to be some sort of box filled with wires in the backyard that are just kind of laying there. Does Reddit not allow me to send you guys pictures?

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Dzs3xxx OP t1_iz2nbw3 wrote

You are terribly kind! And thank you for the warm welcome.

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Dzs3xxx OP t1_iz2plvb wrote

Thank you so much for helping me. I really appreciate the advice. And again for the very warm welcome. I am never going back to the East Coast. Freezing cold basement or not. West coast for life ; )

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