We just purchased and installed a new microwave for over our stove. the new micro does not have more power than the old one. Every time we turn on the micro, it trips the circuit. What is going on?
2007-03-18 06:15:14 · 10 answers · asked by David A 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If the new micro is utilizing the same receptacle as the old micro, then I would guess the new one is either drawing more power, or something is wrong with it. The way to tell if it draws more power or not is look at the nameplate on the back of the micro, or sometimes in the door frame. The mfr. will list the Watts - that is the amount of power used. Make sure the old and new micro use the same amount of watts. If they do, and you are using the same recepatacle as the old micro, you have a defective new micro.
If you are using a different receptacle or circuit, then that could be the problem. Many times I see kitchen circuits overloaded with too many gadgets. If you are using a different receptacle, then try this to determine if the new micro is defective: Plug the micro into a circuit that has nothing else running on it. If it works, then you are overloading the kitchen circuit, and you need to call a licensed electrician. If it blows the circuit no matter where you plug it in, you have a defective micro.
2007-03-18 12:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are you do not have a major problem. The microwave may just have a rather high starting current. You could try to find a time delay breaker of the same rating as the existing one. It could ride out the surge.
Had the same problem with a microwave and this was the cure.
2007-03-18 16:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by Ed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your new microwave could have an internal short, having nothing to do with your wiring. Try it on a different circuit, if the same thing happens it is the appliance not the circuit. Otherwise call an electrician.
2007-03-18 08:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All microwaves should be connected directly to a outlet ran straight from the main panel,never connect a microwave to a regular shared oulet.No matter what you say that microwave is pulling more electricity than your old one.You need an electrician immidiately
2007-03-18 07:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by dane m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not sure, but I know for sure that I would call an electrician first thing Monday before trying to use it again! Electricity is not something you fool around with and try to fix yourself and a problem like that could bring your house up in flames. You probably need your circuit box looked at and maybe the wiring updated.
2007-03-18 06:19:26 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could be using to many kinds of electrical appliances in one place. Call an electrician cause if this is the cause, it could end in fire. Something in your wires might be messed up to. So don't risk your life. Call a professional.
2007-03-18 06:23:30 · answer #6 · answered by totalmango 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The repair clinic might be able to help you.They have troubleshooting pages to refer too. Or call their 800# and speak to the repairman for free advise and help with your problem.
2007-03-18 09:43:10 · answer #7 · answered by koi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would not be the first time that something new was not working properly. Call in the repairman.
2007-03-18 06:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be drawing to many amps. or during the intial startup it may be drawing to many amps and even though it may be the same amps or wattage as your old one , its start up amps may be higher
2007-03-18 14:37:59 · answer #9 · answered by brndnh721 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to run your hear fan form the same outlet if it blows cirquit then bad cirquit if not-bad microwave probably.
2007-03-18 07:03:32 · answer #10 · answered by handyct 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋