Ge oven/range tripping circuit breaker when trying to bake. It last about 10 minutes and then trips. After time, the breaker will reset and do the same thing over again. I have changed out the lower heating element and still have the same problem. Visually, the circuit looks simple, but there is no schematic to trace the wiring. Hope someone can help.
Thanks
2007-09-05 12:38:11 · 8 answers · asked by skijsh1979 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I would start with an amp clamp to determine how much current the oven is drawing at the circuit breaker. That would tell you if the circuit breaker is weak or if the oven or wiring has a problem. No sense buying parts that won't fix it. Well, you already know that. The circuit is very simple. It could be a weak breaker, a loose connection, a loose receptacle/plug connection, or a short brought on by the heat. This is assuming the oven worked fine in the past.
2007-09-05 16:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your problem could be as trivial as a loose,
(high resistance), connection at the breaker,
or simply a worn breaker.
It could also be more serious.
Get an electrician, he will have the equipment
to check it out.
If you are comfortable with it, (and FULLY understand
the following), you can check out the first possibility:
Loosen the panel cover.
Run the range until the breaker trips.
Turn off the 'main` breaker.
Turn off the range breaker.
Remove the panel cover.
Feel the wires and terminals of the 'range` breaker.
(There are two open breakers between you and
line power here).
If they are too hot to touch this may be your problem.
tighten the terminal screws so that a good firm
contact is restored.
Re-install the panel cover, turn on the breakers,
let things cool down for a few minutes, and see
if the problem is solved.
2007-09-06 05:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a ohm meter ,take the wire off the breaker and place one probe of the meter on the wire and the other to ground and see if you get a reading, if so , then there is a short. If no reading is shown, then replace the breaker. Breakers do go bad. Just make sure that before you run the test, that all appliances are unplugged and everything is turned off.
2016-04-03 05:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is newly installed call the electrician who installed to fix the problem.
If it is an existing unit that has just started to trip call electrician to replaced the breaker.
If after either of the two above have been done and the unit is still tripping you probably should call GE and have them send out a technician that can check the unit for faults.
2007-09-05 12:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by Kris_B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your panel and breakers are old, the breaker may be tired. Yes, breakers do crap out sometimes. If you are unsure of yourself and electricity, please call an electrician or if you have a friend who knows what he's doing. If it is a new stove, the amperage might be a little higher and then the breaker and possibly the wire might need to be replaced. Good Luck!
2007-09-05 13:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfchevy3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi, sounds to me like your breaker is too small to handle the load of the oven.you will have to call an electician to check the breaker and the wire. you can change the size of the breaker and the wires can still not be big enough to handle the load and cause the breaker to trip. good luck.
2007-09-05 12:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by SSGP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's the circuit rated for, and what's the range draw?
If this is a new phenomenon and an old stove, it's probably time for an electrician.
2007-09-05 12:47:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stop using that range ASAP if not sooner. There is a short inside it somewhere. Unplug the thing before it starts a fire and call for service.
2007-09-05 12:43:54 · answer #8 · answered by bandycat5 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋