A trouble information search method includes, storing information on a circuit component, information on a use state of the circuit component, and trouble information on the circuit component, receiving input of information on a circuit component and information on a use state of the circuit component, identifying information on a trouble that has occurred with a circuit component having detailed information similar to detailed information on the circuit component and a circuit component for use in a state similar to a use state of the circuit component, and outputting information on the identified trouble.