A few more details as requested:
We have not fixed the gfci- we just put normal plugs in even though I cringed at the thought because I am positive I’m supposed to have them. Our goal was just to get power going then fix power.
We are doing the breaker by breaker test right now as you suggested
Breaker panel update:
1- front a/c panel lights up but no action
2 microwave / clothes washer ( has separate switch under cabinet to toggle back and forth no joy)
3 appliances- no receptacles work
4 rear a/c - lights up panel - but no action
5small appliance - we can’t determine what that is even supposed to control.
Tested all poles on breaker and all have 118
We get 118 on the tester at both plugs. Last night we were getting 118 at one end and 2 at the other and I knew it was hooked up wrong making a bad issue even worse. The hook up was line and neutral reversed.
I learned that there are two push buttons on my inverter that I have to push simultaneously to reset that.
Love the tip about rotor lock- I will remember that
. Please please please keep it coming we are so grateful. You guys are amazing angels- every single one!!!!!