Thank you we will try this.

"John Grabowski" wrote in message
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"Autumn" wrote in message
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We have a over-the-stove microwave. We had wiring for a exhaust fan that
we
used to put a plug in for it. That wiring had not been used for almost 30
years, was just there. Put in a box and a plug and it worked well for
almost
a year. Then all of a sudden the microwave stopped working. It works with
an
extension chord, so it was not the microwave.

So I thought it must be the plug and went out to buy a new one. I did not
know about different amps when buying the first one, but this time saw
that
there were different amp plugs. I figured I probably had not bought a 20
amp
plug the first time and it simply failed because of that. The circuit
breaker shows for the kitchen is 20 amps, so I bought a 20 amp plug.

We installed it today, twice, and still nothing. We don't know what to do
now? Any suggestions? We have one of those simple testers that you plug
in
to be sure something is wired correctly, nothing happens when we plug
that
in either. Works on the nearest plug to the microwave fine. All the plug
in
the kitchen work fine, except this one.

Is there anything else we can do before having to call and electrician?

Thank You.



Like others suggested check the circuit breaker first. Remove the panel
cover and make sure that you have juice coming off of the breaker and
tighten the connection. Also tighten the neutral connection as well. If
that doesn't correct the problem, you will need to trace back the wire
that
is feeding the outlet for the microwave oven. A connection may have
loosened or come apart somewhere in the circuit. The first place I would
look is behind the stove for a receptacle as the microwave may be getting
it's feed from there. Next would be to open up the nearest countertop
receptacles even if they are working.

Good luck.


John Grabowski
http://www.mrelectrician.tv