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Circuit Breaker Keeps Blowing

Name: corinne  City: baltimore

Question: the circuit breaker in my bedroom keeps blowing. it did this three times in a row tonight, despite the fact that i turned off several lights and my computer. i have two separate outlets in the room and have my computer, tv, clock, a/c, and several lights. my room is the only room with this problem. it just started happening and nothing new has been plugged in...however, my roommate just installed an air conditioner in her bedroom (yet her breaker has not blown). should i keep switching back the breaker or is this dangerous? fyi, this is an old row house--105 yrs.