my sister got shocked already and my landlord is questioning bc they don't want to replace this old *** stove! What should I do? Ever heard of an electric stove sparking from the back?
2007-01-18 04:38:52 · 7 answers · asked by a1980 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
UNPLUG IT RIGHT AWAY - it could start a fire - call an electrician to come look at it and give the bill and estimate to fix it to the landlord. I don't know where you live but not fixing something that is a hazard could be a liability to the landlord.
2007-01-18 04:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by burnished_dragon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it may have a loose, broken, or pinched wire. there could also be a broken switch that is sending power to the frame. have you cleaned the stove lately, or had a pot of water boil over? if the insulation got wet it could hold water and be causing a part to short out. since your landlord rented the place with a stove, he is responsible for it's repair and providing you with a working stove. check with your town or city housing authority as to your rights. if he won't get it fixed you can tell him you will have it repaired and deduct the repair bill from your rent. also, if anyone gets hurt or worse, he is liable, and you'll sue. good luck, hope it's fixed soon for you.
2007-01-18 05:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shut off the breaker that the stove services, do not unplug the stove, this could be dangerous and fatal. After shutting off the breaker then asses the problem, could be a loose wire.
2007-01-21 20:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOOSE WIRE IN BACK OF STOVE...
TURN OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER..
CHECK PLUG AND IF GOOD...
SILDE OUT STOVE..
REMOVE SMALL METAL PANEL COVER WHERE LARGE PIGTAIL STOVE WIRE GOES INTO BACK OF STOVE...
SHOULD HAVE THREE WIRES --TIGHTEN ALL THREE........
REPLACE COVER....
AND CHECK............
IF SHORT STILL THERE THEN ITS IN THE 220 LINE .
BAD PLUG IN UNIT OR LINE.
NEED ELECTRICIAN THEN...
DON'T USE A STOVE UNTIL SHORT IS REPAIRED.
TURN CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF AT PANEL BOX..
2007-01-18 04:47:17 · answer #4 · answered by cork 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would call my electrician and my lawyer,then send both bills to the landlord.
2007-01-18 05:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by mr. mr. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes i have unplug it an do not plug it back in it is a fire hazzard
2007-01-18 08:50:36 · answer #6 · answered by shadow1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
complain, or die.
2007-01-18 04:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋