How do I keep the breaker from switching off when I use my microwave?

Gary edlund
by Gary edlund

How do I get the breaker fro poping OFF when my Powerful MickrovaveThree minutes ? it's in a Mobile home with No other problems ? Hav to Re-set the Breaker over & over to Get things Cooked completly- No Fum..Thanks- Mr.Gary Edlund-

  7 answers
  • J.L. J.L. on Jan 11, 2019

    You might want to check and make sure your wires in you outlet are solid first

    Then check your breaker and make sure you are not overloading it when your microwave is on. Doesn't have to be on same outlet, just same breaker. We had this problem and had to unplug one appliance when we had the microwave on or vice versa. Hope this helps.

  • Chances are you are overloading a circuit. I would get an electrician out to check for you. Could cause a fire, better to be safe than sorry.

  • Pat Pat on Jan 11, 2019

    Might have to get an electricion to see if the microwave needs to be on its own circuit.

  • Lynn Sorrell Lynn Sorrell on Jan 11, 2019

    Try a different plug first. The one you're trying to use may not be properly grounded and microwave is too strong for it. Need 3 prong outlet,just because it takes 3 prong doesn't mean it is correctly installed sometimes 2 prong outlets are replaced with 3 prong but they are not grounded. If you have to run a heavy duty extension cord from microwave to safe 3 prong grounded plug elsewhere in mobile. If you don't have one you need to call electrician.

  • Delores Snellen Delores Snellen on Jan 12, 2019

    Microwave should not be on the same circuit as any other appliance

  • Suellen Hintz Suellen Hintz on Jan 12, 2019

    Call an electrician ASAP! This problem is annoying, yes, but could also be dangerous. It could easily start a fire. The circuit could have a faulty breaker or bre overloaded. Get it fixed. I survived a house fire but I lost everything I owned.

  • Elizabeth Elizabeth on Jan 13, 2019

    I agree, call an electrician, the breaker could be old as well. Call someone to look at it asap.