Why Does my Circuit Breaker Trip when I use the Microwave Oven?
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The electrical load of the toaster and the microwave over exceed the amperage of the existing shared circuit. © By: Dave Rongey |
Electrical Question from Robert about Tripping Circuit Breaker
Received from Robert a Homeowner in Sewell, New Jersey
[ad#block]Question: My microwave is positioned above my stove (Kenmore). My toaster is plugged into the outlet next to the stove. When I use both simultaneously my circuit breaker trips. Any ideas why this happens?
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question.
Hi Robert – The problem is that you do not have a dedicated circuit for the microwave oven. The electrical load of the toaster and the microwave over exceed the amperage of the existing shared circuit. The best solution is to have a dedicated circuit installed for the microwave oven. Never increase the size of the circuit breaker because this would create a potential fire hazard.
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