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Why is my new microwave tripping the breaker?

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 2.59 PM

Hi there, I replaced my microwave this morning and all was well after setting the clock on it until I pressed the button to open the door. Instantly I heard a crackle and smelt a burning smell and then the LCD display went out. I turned it off and found the breaker had been tripped in the garage. After resetting the breaker the microwave didn't work. My problem is this.. Is there something wrong with my house electrics as the same thing happened to my last microwave which was plugged into the same socket? (It had been working fine for the three years prior) The kitchen was rewired 5 years ago and we've not had any problems until a few months ago when the first microwave went poof. Any help would be very much appreciated Kind regards Sarah

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Mjf Electrical Services Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5

Harlow

The only thing i could think of is crossed polarity, or the socket has melted inside causing a short and as soon as you have put a load through it causes this to happen. It is unlikely to be crossed polarity if you have used this socket previously and it has been fine.

Answered23 October 2013

Electrical Safety Services

Rating: 5 out of 5

Dereham

Very difficult to say without doing some on site testing to diagnose the fault. If the kitchen was only rewired 5 years ago, then you're probably still covered by the NICEIC 6 year warranty on new electrical works. Best thing is to dig out the electrical certificate given to you by the electrician who did the work and give him/her a call to take a look. It may well be a loose connection issue? if so this is likely to be covered by your warranty. If you don't have the certificate etc, then the best course of action would be get a part P registered electrician in to take a look and carry out some diagnostic testing. It may well even pay you to get the whole house tested (i.e. a full Electrical Installation Condition Report), especially if it's been 10 years or more since the house wiring was last fully tested.

Answered24 October 2013