2007-05-04 11:57:53 · 5 answers · asked by kris r 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Direct short in the microwave somewhere. You need to call a repairman.
2007-05-04 14:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by appliance, HVAC Technician 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't spend a lot of money at first. Chances are you have a defective breaker or the starting current is too high for the existing breaker. Determine the rated current of the unit, from its nameplate. Determine the rating of the breaker. If the two are compatible, either there is a short in the microwave, the breaker is defective or the starting current is too high. If you have the know-how, switch the microwave to a different breaker, preferably one with a higher rating. If it trips,it could well be a short in the MW. If it doesn't trip I suggest buying a new breaker with the same rating as the old one, but this time buy one with a delayed trip. It is able to soak up the inrush current without tripping. This solved the same problem at my daughter's house.
2007-05-05 00:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by Ed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you need to shut off some lights or not run another thing like a toaster until the microwave is done
too much juice going out and breaker cant take it.
2007-05-04 19:45:09 · answer #3 · answered by yippy_yee_haw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To much wattage. You need to change the breaker, put in a fifteen watt. If that's what's in then your going to have to change the plug in, another one in the area and put it one alone.
Mikes are hard on wattage.
2007-05-05 07:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's defective if it trips the breaker as soon as you plug it in. If its expensive and you are partial to it, get it repaired. Otherwise replace it.
2007-05-04 20:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋