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)

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)

Sounds like a problem similar to the one I posted about a week ago. I
have several lights that get power from one breaker. When it was cold
that past few days, the problem went away but it warmed up again a
little bit yesterday and the problem is back. I'm going to replace the
breaker and see if that is the whole problem.

David

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)
Hi,
Did you check with multimeter to see if power gets to the unit?
Logic tells me unit is not getting the power. Broken wire or
loose connection somewhere.

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
appliances or outlets that are now off.

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?

Possibly a fault with a splice somewhere. Shut off power to the outlet,
test it with a meter (to make damn sure it's dead), remove the
faceplate/outlet, then undo/inspect/redo the wirenut splices inside of the
junction box.

The symptoms do sound a lot like when a breaker goes bad, though.

Jon

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?

Something else you might look into is if there is a main breaker upstream of
the individual one serving the microwave branch.

Jon

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?

Sounds like you missed checking the outlet and it's connections. If
wires are backstabbed remove them and attach them using the screws.
Actually, just replace the outlet in case it has a faulty connection,
but use the screw terminals to attach the wires.

"Jess" wrote in message
...
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)


It takes two wires to make this circuit work. The hot leg is apparently
fine, the neutral is apparently open. Either the neutral of a two wire cable
is loose in the panel feeding the circuit, or the neutral conductor of a
multiwire branch circuit is loose in another outlet box, which is feeding
the microwave outlet, or the neutral connection to the microwave outlet is
open

On Nov 19, 11:19*am, hibb 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)

Sounds like a problem similar to the one I posted about a week ago. I
have several lights that get power from one breaker. When it was cold
that past few days, the problem went away but it warmed up again a
little bit yesterday and the problem is back. I'm going to replace the
breaker and see if that is the whole problem.

David

Looks like my intuition was wrong. I replaced the breaker and the
problem still exists. Now I need to follow the wires and check every
connection until I find the problem. At least now that I got into the
breaker box I am sure which wire to follow.

David

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
appliances or outlets that are now off.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

He did not replace the breaker, reread the OP

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)

Outlet, wire or breaker For about $5.00 and an hours time you can
replace the two most likely culprits and dont even worry about which
one was bad.

Jimmie

"hr(bob) " wrote in message
...
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
appliances or outlets that are now off.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

He did not replace the breaker, reread the OP

# 11 of the OP

hr(bob) wrote:
snip

11. Replaced the circuit breaker with a new one and still have the
exact same problem.

He did not replace the breaker, reread the OP

According to the OP, it sure looks like he replaced the breaker.

RBM wrote:
"hr(bob) " wrote in message
...
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
appliances or outlets that are now off.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

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
exact same problem.

On Nov 19, 5:05*pm, Tony wrote:
RBM wrote:
"hr(bob) " wrote in message
...
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
appliances or outlets that are now off.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

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
* exact same problem.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

OP changed names, Jess became hibb, I missed it too.

Jimmie

1) Bad connection at the socket
2) Neutral wire is loose
3) Corrosion on the metal bar, where the breaker gets its
power

Friend of mine had an air conditioner socket that did much
the same thing. Turns out the white wire was loose, where it
screws into the neutral bar.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
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"Jess" wrote in message
...
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)

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



RBM wrote:
"hr(bob) " wrote in message
....
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
appliances or outlets that are now off.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

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
* exact same problem.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

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

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

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sure sounds like a high resistance connection to me.

is the 'wave hardwired, or is it plugged into a receptacle? (I suspect
either a bad backstab recep connection, or a poor connection between
recep and plug)

have you tried plugging the 'wave into a different recep?

nate

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Said he tried a hair dryer. Those have a low failure rate.
I'm thinking either bad connection on the socket, or loose
neutral inside the panel.

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sure sounds like a high resistance connection to me.

is the 'wave hardwired, or is it plugged into a receptacle?
(I suspect
either a bad backstab recep connection, or a poor connection
between
recep and plug)

have you tried plugging the 'wave into a different recep?

nate

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replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.
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On Nov 19, 7:53*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)

Found the problem. The neutral wire must have had a bad connection at
the circuit breaker panel because the last 3 or so inches of the wire
was fried. An electrician repaired it and everything is fine now.
Thanks for everyone's help.

Jess