I bought an over the range microwave. I have an outlet in the cupboards right above where it will go. Can I just plug it in there or will it need it's own circuit? I thought I could, but someone (not an electrician) told me differently. I don't want to blow my house up! LOL
Thanks!
2007-03-06 02:45:23 · 4 answers · asked by cat95_97 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
What's the difference between an over the range micro and one that sits on the counter? OK, sometimes there's some interference with radios of they are on the same circuit as the micro. Big deal..............
2007-03-06 02:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about blowing up the house! Though having it's own circuit is ideal, it shouldn't be necessary. Technically, per National Electric Code, a kitchen is supposed to have 2 "small appliance" circuits of at least 20 amps into which you can plug kitchen electric machines. If it's a newer house and the microwave is under 1000 watts rating you will likely be OK. However, you may find if you try to use something like a toaster on the same circuit at the same time you run the microwave, the fuse or breaker will trip. That's more of a nuisance than dangerous, so don't worry about it. Actually, if it's a newer house that outlet may have been designed to accommodate a microwave anyway.
2007-03-06 03:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by c_kayak_fun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is not likely the twine length is adequate, understanding there grew to become into in user-friendly terms a fifteen-amp breaker. If the twine grew to become into 12G, then it in all probability might have had a 20 already. Please withstand the temptation to alter the breaker besides. in basic terms course yet another line. Have a professional help in case you're actually not gentle.
2016-09-30 06:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just plug it in. if you don't have any trouble with tripping circuit breakers, then you're all set.
2007-03-06 02:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by sic-n-tired 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋