What to Do if Your Microwave Keeps Tripping the Breaker

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Is your microwave constantly tripping the breaker? Learn the common causes and step-by-step troubleshooting tips to safely fix this issue. Protect your home from electrical hazards and get your microwave working again! In This Article: Common Causes Troubleshooting Steps 1. Identify the Affected Circuit 2. Reset the Breaker 3. Identify a Different Circuit for Testing […]

Finding a Tripped Circuit Breaker—Manually or with a Tool

Diagram of an electrical panel, including color-coded branch circuit breakers and a main breaker handle.

Expert advice on how to find a circuit breaker that keeps tripping, either by manual testing for the tripped breaker or by using a circuit breaker finder tool  In This Article: What Is a Circuit Breaker? Manually Checking Circuit Breakers Circuit Breaker Finder Tools: A Modern Solution Labeling the Circuit Breaker Panel In Conclusion Picture […]

Your Circuit Breaker Box is Full — Now What?

Black tandem single pole 20-amp circuit breaker.

What is an easy way to add more circuit breakers to an electrical panel that’s already full? We’ll show you. In This Article: Tandem Circuit Breakers Adding a New Circuit The National Electrical Code, although sometimes a little fussy, is the reference book for all sorts of electrical specifications in a typical house. Among its […]