On Nov 19, 5:43*pm, JIMMIE wrote:
On Nov 19, 5:05*pm, Tony wrote:



RBM wrote:
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On Nov 19, 10:34 am, jamesgangnc wrote:
On Nov 19, 10:53 am, Jess wrote:

Why would the below be happening?
1. 12 year old over the range microwave stopped working - no power.
2. Microwave on its own dedicated 20 amp circuit.
3. No other outlets or devices on this circuit.
4. The circuit breaker was NOT tripped.
5. Reset the breaker several times (off-on-off). Power restored to the
microwave (enough to display the clock), but as soon as you try to
cook something the microwave looses power and the circuit panel
breaker is NOT tripped.
6. Assumed the microwave was bad and bought a new one.
7. Exact same problem with the new microwave.
8. Recycled the breaker several times to get power to the microwave
again (so the clock displays), but did not try to cook anything.
Unplugged microwave and plugged in a hair dryer. Tryed to run the hair
dryer - no power and circuit breaker NOT tripped.
9. Microwave works perfectly when plugged into another circuit.
10. Assumed the circuit breaker itself was defective.
11. Replaced the circuit breaker with a new one and still have the
exact same problem.
So now logically, it seems that the only problem it could be is
something with the wiring itself. This circuit has worked without
problem for the last 12 years.
Could someone provide some guesses as to what the problem might be?
Thank you,
Jess
(search key word = JessJoeMama)
If it really is a dedicated circuit then the wire most likely goes
straight from the circuit breaker to the outlet. I would check to
make sure the neutral and ground wires are tight at the circuit
breaker panel. Presumably black/hot is ok since you have replaced the
breaker. Then pull the outlet and make sure the wire is securely
connected to the outlet. If it is backstabbed then move the wires to
the screw terminals. If all that fails then the circuit may not be
dedicated and I'd turn off the breaker and start looking for other
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He did not replace the breaker, reread the OP

# 11 of the OP

Have I gone blind or are you reading between the lines?

* 11. Replaced the circuit breaker with a new one and still have the
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OP changed names, Jess became hibb, I missed it too.

Jimmie

I'm not the OP. I was just comparing the problem I have with his and
posted what I did.

David