On May 23, 9:31*pm, "Cheri" gserviceatinreachdotcom wrote:
Thanks to all, I appreciate it.

Cheri





John Grabowski wrote in message ...

"Cheri" gserviceatinreachdotcom wrote in message
...
I have a circuit breaker that won't switch back on for my microwave.
It has gone off a couple of times in the past few years, but now it
won't switch on. Do these switches go bad singly, since the rest of
them are fine, or is there some trick besides an electrician to
switch
it back on. TIA

--
Cheri

Circuit breakers can go bad and it has been my observation that those
with
large continuous loads seem to fail more than those with less of a
load.
Before you change the circuit breaker, unplug your microwave oven and
then
try and reset the breaker. *If it resets with the microwave
unplugged, you
may have a problem with the appliance.- Hide quoted text -

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Cheri: (My dear!). I Based on your wording of the original question:
DO try unplugging 'everything' on that circuit including the microwave
oven and try to reset the breaker again.
There is a remote (but unlikely) possibility of too many things are
plugged in on that circuit and the circuit breaker just got tired and
gave up.
DO NOT (again based on the original question), try to fix it yourself;
with the main circuit breaker either on or off. etc. Have flashlight
available while someone fixes it in case they have to turn off the
whole house/apartment etc.
Have someone competent and trustworthy check the circuit breaker, who
will have the tools, and will know how to get the right breaker size
(ampere rating must suit the size of wiring etc.) and right type of
breaker. BTW here single pole breakers cost anywhere from $12 to $25
each.
Someone who can properly disconnect the wire to change the breaker.
Then reconnect and test the circuit. Just to make sure there isn't
something else wrong on that circuit (such as a broken outlet, short
circuited wiring inside the wall etc. etc.)