It didn't use to do it, but now almost everytime it does. I can flip the breaker, and it will do fine. Until the next time I use it. breaker doesn't feel weak. Anyone have a similar problem, or have any ideas?
2007-03-06 13:20:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You need a new stove/oven...the breaker is trying to tell you that by turning it OFF...(theres a problem with the electrial components in the stove/oven)
2007-03-06 13:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, how old is your oven? It could have a bad heating element and be drawing current in excess of the rated breaker switch.
If your oven is <20 years old, I'd replace the breaker, because of cost. The contacts of your breaker could have some corrosion and be the root cause of it "breaking".
They're easy to replace. Turn off the main breaker on top of the panel and snap out the breaker. Note where the 2 wires are connected. Take the breaker to your local hardware store to ensure that you get the same name brand and style. There's a bunch of differet ones out there.
Re install it the same way you took it out and you should be good to go.
If this doesn't work, you may need to check your oven or replace it.
2007-03-06 13:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by SWH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obvious answer: Your oven is drawing more current than the breaker can handle. A weak breaker doesn't feel any different than a new breaker. Either the breaker needs replacing or the oven needs service.
2007-03-06 13:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a short in the wiring. it could be that the insulation of the wires in the back of the oven has come off and touching bare metal. The breaker could also be weak and tripping a a lower current.
The only way to tell for sure is to buy or borrow an amp meter and check the amp draw when the oven is turned on.
2007-03-06 13:31:07 · answer #4 · answered by fixitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably is right in that hand knob/ thermostat, the one that your turn the oven on with and set the temperature. The contacts in there burn out and cause such a problem by allowing a high resistance across the two power supply wires.
Replace that switch with a new one. You cannot clean these, they are sealed in a unit. You can get that at an appicance parts store for about $15
2007-03-06 15:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by Shamir 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not... breakers actually wear out... even when they don't trip or aren't turned on and off all the time, they wear out. Get a new breaker (usually around $15) get it put in and try again. IF it kicks, you know that when you get a new stove, the circuit is new and strong.
2007-03-06 13:28:23 · answer #6 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your beaker needs to be replace or maybe thereis a sort in the oven...a standard meter will el u if u know how to use one
2007-03-06 13:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by raebree w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋