Microwave Tripping Breaker, Easy Fix. Mulitmeter Lesson, Blown Fuse
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
- Microwave dead, no power? Don't throw out that microwave just yet! Here are some troubleshooting tips that could save you a lot of $$.
Did you know it could just be a blown fuse inside the microwave?
These tips cover a RV Frigidaire Microwave/ convection oven. Stay tuned for how to use a multimeter to troubleshoot electronics.
Also see RV power management: • Managing RV Power With...
I'm Bobby Gene, retired young to be caregiver for my wife, but after losing her to brain cancer I set out on motorcycle for three years to seek healing. To close the book on that final chapter, I've sold our home and moved into an RV, 'The Independence', with my car 'The Lieutenant' in tow, Together we travel as far as possible, hoping to inspire others who have suffered a loss, while discovering new destinations, new challenges, and amazing people.
Email me for travel suggestions, or meet up info while in your area:
B.Genestherapy@gmail.com
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You got me when you put the fuse back in! Haha.
Thanks for another great video. I enjoy the maintenance and repair videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Logan!
I jumped. You got several of us. That was funny. Good to know how to fix things. Saves a lot of money.
Cool video Bobby, thanks for the class on meter use.
You bet, there are a few other tools I should have mentioned, maybe another video
That scare was revolutionary, yes you got me bro. Paused the video to write this.
Haha
Thank you. Very clear and easy to follow guide.
Oh, very funny, I almost jumped outa my chair, lol!! Glad to see you know what your doing.
Great video Bobby Gene:):)
Yeah, you got me! You and your special effects!
I jumped even thought I half expected it from you. Great job working through the problem and finding the problem. I believe the multi-meter is a must have tool as I use it a lot at home and on the road.
For sure Keith, thanks!
Thank you very much for all your helpful and entertaining videos. Never knew a simple fuse and door switch replacement on our larger microwave that died a while back ago would bring power back! Thanks so much for helping us inexpensively fix our old microwave.
You're welcome Mona, your comment made making the video worth every minute!
@@GenesTherapy Please keep making your incredibly entertaining and informative videos and we will keep watching!
That was a great video. Absolutely made me laugh but was very useful. Thanks for taking the time.
Lol Glad it helped in some way Rich
Great video and glad that you got your Microwave working. I use mine every day. What can I say about your footage work except excellent. Thanks and have a great day.
Yes me too! And it's a convection oven so I use that too so getting this thing up and running was a major priority. Thanks for the kind words Leann :)
Yep you made me jump, and I’m still laughing🤣😂🤣😂🤣
A dry subject not so boring lol
Good one Bobby Gene. 😎 yup you did get us.your videos are educational yet funny. I would call that excellent entertainment. Thanks for sharing. 😂
Thanks Laurel, trying to keep a dry subject a little more interesting :)
Yeah, u got me, heart skipped a beat with sparks! Kudos on good/useful info on microwave, thanks
Lol thank you Lisa :)
Thanks for your your help. I have that model I will post the results if I get my microwave working which I am confident your video was the fix.
Yep, I jumped. And thank you for explaining the basics of a multi-meter. Been meaning to figure out because until now, it's just been taking up space.
Lol well you don't know until you know. Good tool to have :)
Shazam!! Even after reading a few comments before watching the vlog.. you got me!! Nice video, funny and educational as always.. keep on truckin' my friend. 😁
Shazam! lol Thanks Tim! :)
Aside from scaring the bejesus out of me...with that flash...I have to say thank you for showing me how to do this (correctly). I did miss how to use the voltage battery tester so I will have to watch it again. I hope my microwave never does this by the way. As a single person who has had to deal with household emergencies I've done pretty well still alive. Your advice is good and I always learn from guys who explain things so that I understand them. (the advice) I didn't major in electronics or math- - I'm just a retired art teacher. ha. I do enjoy your vids and hope to see you sometime in Central Florida, WDW or wherever. Thanks again for the info on the fuse in the microwave - who knew...
Thank you for your kind words Lola, I like to add a little something extra to videos to help them be remembered.
I have exact same problem and currently living with several trips to Trip breaker in a days..but now i got what could be the problem. I am going to try on the weekend.
Thanks for making this video.
And it was a cool trick 😎. You did get me there
You are welcome, good luck, I hope it works for you!
Love your channel. Very interesting to learn these things that might be basic to others, but I have no clue. I have a video suggestion...towing a car pros & cons, wheels down or on a dolly, hookup basics.
Yep! You got me alright. I was not expecting that. Good job!
That was an easy enough fix. I didn't realize that there was a fuse in the microwave. I'll have to remember that. 😀
Yes I wonder how many people got took by a repairman replacing a fuse and charged for something more...or they threw their microwave out altogether
@@GenesTherapy That's for sure! What does the fuse protect, since the microwave still worked?
@@bgd5339 The breaker was being tripped repeatedly at first, then the fuse blew, this caused the microwave to have no power at all. The fuse is on the power distribution board, so it protects the microwave should there be a short somewhere.
@@GenesTherapy Okay, that makes sense. I thought the fuse was blown when you were having trouble with your breaker tripping. What was causing your breaker to trip then?
@@bgd5339 THAT is a good question. I wonder if this is not the end of this issue.
Thanks BG, you’re pretty handy!
First time I seen you show Man. You do a great job 💪
Thank you for that James!
Scared the crap out of me!! Thanks for the instruction, was very helpful.
Yes you did you bad dogg!! LOL!! Just what I needed is your humor right now as I sit with my in-laws helping 85 yr old MIL get back to health! Nice Work! Thank you! :)
Well I'm glad it provided some relieve through your difficult time, hope she gets well soon :)
@@GenesTherapyThank you and yes after yesterday's Dr.s visit and some important medicine she is coming back to her old self! I may be able to go home and continue downsizing.....sigh! :)
Got me...said a little Holy S++t when it happened. Good job on Mulitmeter 101, until next time Happy Trails my friend.
me too
Very helpful lesson sir thanks for sharing.god bless
My pleasure Jonas!
Man we been dealing with this forever,we would could not open door while it was running ,I followed your video and it fixed it,thanks,by the way your video scared the hell out me,lol
Glad to hear! Sorry about the scare, just make'n sure folks are paying attention lol!
I’ll admit it , you got me. 😱 Lol
Great video.
Good video and yes you got me. I was paying attention so good I jumped lol.
So hopefully you will always remember this video if your microwave ever dies! lol
Good job
Great joke, you got me. Thanks for the detail in the video. Great job!
You bet Rick
I watched you turn the power off but I was so engrossed in the video I still jumped! ❤🤣
Yes I thought that would be a good moment to spice up a dry topic a bit lol
Bobby Gene! You are not right! That scared the bejeezus out of me! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
that was BGs intentrion
Sorry! Hey but you'll remember this video if your microwave dies I hope lol
I would have been totally afraid to dismantly the M/W. You are genius!! Gotta tell you though, you scared my dog. She heard the beeping and came flying out of her bed!! (She absolutely panics when our smoke detectors' batteries are low and they begin beeping.) I reassured her that it was just Bobby Gene fixing the M/W. LOL
Aw, yes it was just Bobby Gene getting every one's attention again! lol
Bobby was looking for a 15 minn dissertation on Oems low to fulfill my Friday evening. 😂👊👍😎
That is funny.
My pleasure to serve lol
Lol your funny😂🤣😂🤣. (My father did electronics in the Air Force) but thanks for the electronic schooling anyway👍😁. It sometimes feels like your just talking to me, lol😀, even though I know you talking to everyone that watches you, but it's still nice to have that feeling 🤗👍😁 thanks for all the great videos I look forward to them.
Thank you for those kind words Angela, hats of to your father too!
Great video! Yep, you got me too! lol 🤣
All I can say is, I sure am glad I was not holding a cup of hot coffee in my hand...you made me jump and laugh out loud! I will probably need therapy after this.
Lol sorry Frank!
Haha...you got me. Good instructional video.
Thanks :)
Replacement parts can be so expensive that replacement for a few dollars more makes more cents. Good diagnosis and fix.
True, especially if it's something like the dryer I had, blew the mother board, a repair/replace of the board cost as much as a new dryer!
@@GenesTherapy That's the situation in a rental I have. The old Frigidaire stack washer dryer just went out. I can fix it for 400 bucks, but then it's still a 15 year old machine. I can get a new one for a few hundred more .ild machines are cans of worms.
Hi! Having same issue, but brakers looking ok, over range microwave works good in different plug, no lights in kitchen
So its just you the'independance'and the 'luietenant'??...your a pretty cool dude Bobby!!
Good info! Would you give some basic training on how to read schematics? Would love to get a good multimeter that beeps. My basic Harbor Freight one has no bells or whistles to it.
You got me!!!😅🤣😊! Is there high voltage in a microwave capacitor or....even though unplugged? If yes, how to find out and discharge ? Thanks.
I jumped. 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻
Do you put leads in both wall plug sockets and what lead goes where right and left
Great video but I have a few questions.
Wasn't the fuse the 2nd issue? It appeared that you the door switch was the first issue but then replacing the fuse resolved both issues? Is that correct? Was a faulty fuse effecting the door switch?
Additionally, shouldn't you discharge the microwave high voltage capacitor when working on internal electrical components?
Thank you for the video.
Working overtime on the vids .. two in a row!! Nice fix on the microwave. Were you able to tighten up the top hinge? Seems like most microwave doors have play in them.
Thanks John, I actually repaired, filmed, edited and uploaded the same day (yesterday) You're right about the door, they are made to easily be remove by lifting up on them, I found the loose door was not related to the door latch problem.
Azzhole made me jump out of my skin 😂 good video, 👍
jaja...you did get me with electricity FX.
Thankyou.
liked your presen tation except a shock to see the live wire explosive effect which i guess you must have added and actually did not happen, :) Good details of how to use the multi meter. Thank you
No it did not really happen, was just having some fun lol Cheers!
Brat! lol That was funny. Great video.
Totally got me.
lol, well I hope the vid helped
.. Looks like a quality multimeter.. What brand and how much/where can I get one or simliar? Thanks :)
Thank you for the heart attack when putting your fuse in.....DAM I almost crapped myself! LMBO Headphone can be a blessing and a curse LOL. Thanks for this video it really helped me out a ton on the switches blowing out fuses.
Ok great glad it helped :)
Whenever I use my microwave and start it ...my breaker makes a nick or tick sound but it used to spark and trip off.
My breaker has fuses? I will be emailing plz look for it. What can I do? Is it the outlet behind my microwave
Love the shirt. I bet you miss Chase and Pearl and they you.
I do miss those pups
Thanks this was helpful. I think I am having similar problem. When I open door, just for fraction of sec only, monitoring switch triggers and other 2 does not. and I believe that is why breaker keeps tripping on me.
Switch works fine. Is there any solution for that?
Also make sure the thermostats that are usually mounted across the bottom are not shorting. Check for a few other videos on UA-cam that cover this as well. Some people replaced the switches or thermostats anyway and that resolved the problem. Also make sure the breaker is not burned. Either way it all costs less than a new large microwave. Wishing you good luck with it!
I have the same problem but my house runs on a 4000 watt pure sine wave inverter . Some thing about the microwave oven that is brand new , that when it starts it trips the inverter . and the entire house goes down . I have cooked entire meals using my air fry toaster oven ( 1800 watts ) , hot plate ( 1000 watts ) , AC on low ( 580 watts ) , fridge ( 120 watts ) , freezer ( 120 watts ) , and the rest of the house that totaled 3375 watts all at the same time with no issues . It is just something about the start on the microwave that causes the inverter to trip and the rated watts for the microwave is only 1350 watts . So... the cure to this was to simply turn the power down on the microwave to 6 instead on 10 and it runs just fine . My oven is a Master Chef . I have even plugged the microwave strait into the inverter with nothing else plugged in and same thing . Hope this helps if you have the same problem .
Actually did, my toes felt it ! Good one though i knew it was fake, it still made my heart race and current went to my toes. Lol
It’s usually the monitor switch (middle one) that closes before the upper one opens that blows the fuse. Switch misslignment or other excess wear or play in the door hinges that cause it or a bad switch. Just going through this myself. Had to order the plastic piece that holds the switches because of grooves worn in it that changed clearances.
Omg, I wasn’t ready. U definitely got me with that one.. I drop my phone
Oh no I hope it's not damaged! Haven't seen you around here in a while, all good?
Gene's Therapy phone is good.. I’m good.. how u been
@@getcraig55 Everything's good thanks!
LOL that was funny as hell I was looking close yeah you got me. After I seen you unplug the microwave and I work on electrical shit all the time that was too funny😂🤣😆 but my question is can you unplug one of those switches and the microwave still work and not blow the damn fuse
Sorry I missed your comment, it was in the 'held for review' folder cuz you poopoo lol! I don't think the microwave will work when pulling the switch because the circuit would not be complete, cheers!
🏆special effects ⚡👏.... perhaps your new name should be "handy dandy" hilarious & educational
Doing what I can do keep a dry subject 'jumping' lol
I have the same issue but i haven't opened the microwave panel yet. Just want to check if the relay in the door makes a difference?
Most likely one of the switches in the door
Great video! I am having the same issue as you were if I open the door before the cooking timer stops it trips the breaker but mine still powers on. I saw in your case it was the fuse but what caused the fuse to blow?
Ariel Rodriguez One of the door switches was loose, shorting out.
That's right you mentioned that in the video. I apologize. Man I hope I am able to take the face apart without having to take the unit down to take the entire top off. I have a Frigidaire Gallery 2017 model.
@@arielrodriguez6980 do a youtube search for your model and it issue, might be a video on it on how to get to what you need to
Thank you for this video, and yes...you got me :(
Glad it helped!
Dude. You got me. LOL.
Lol!
I have a KitchenAid (made by Whirlpool) convection microwave from around 2017-2018. It just kicks the breaker as soon as it is plugged into the outlet. I checked the resistance at the plug and it is 0.2 ohms, so essentially a dead short. No wonder it is tripping the breaker. In your video I am not clear on what you fixed. I know you replaced the fuse, but you were tripping the breaker before the fuse blew, right? So you replaced the fuse, but it seems the issue that caused the breaker to trip would still be present.
Lmao you got a sub now thanks for that laugh 😂
Lol thanks Mike!
Jeez you got me
My GE Mongram microwave wasn't POWERED this AM when I awoke.
Check circuit breaker...Nothing wrong...hadn't been tripped.
Removed MW from built in cabinet and checked OUTLET...Yup...POWER to the MW.
After watching your video...and getting INFO about the 20 AMP/250 Volt fuse...I decided to take off the COVER and see what I could find.
An ENVELOPE was glued to the top of the INSIDE of the MW.
Item #1...Checking the Fuse. Diagram showed location of fuse.
Checked continuity of Fuse with Multi-meter...DEAD as a door nail.
Trip to Home Depot and VOILA...(2) 20 amp/250 volt fuses for $3.99.
HD electrician blessed both ME and the FUSES.
Inserted NEW fuse in MW.
Cha-ching....MW works just fine.
Rather disappointing calls to GE after watching your video.
Asked if they were ANY FUSES on the INSIDE of my MW.
"None shown on the parts diagram for your model"...
Was about to spend about $800 and get the NEWEST MW but your video saved me that.
Thanks for your $800 valuable advice.
Excellent story, thank you for sharing that! I'm so happy to hear by you going a few steps further it saved you big bucks in the end. Nothing better than that, cheers!
Update after installing NEW fuse:
New fuse allowed the MW to be used...temporarily.
Apparently this DIDN'T address the MW's issue.
So, I checked each of the MICRO SWITCHES and found that the UPPER DOOR switch was showing little differnce on my multimeter from OPEN or CLOSED positions.
I found a serial number on the switch...and search the web and VOILA.
For a mere $12+5 shipping...one week later I got the NEW switch.
Installed and (cross my fingers) the MW is working properly.
GE wanted $53 from their parts service...NO WAY I said
I'll install back into cabinet after a week or two of CONFIRMATION of working status.
Thanks again for your video.
SPECIAL NOTE: Be careful closing MW doors...the switches are really fragile.
@@romeowhiskey1146 Wow you nailed it, thank you for that update!
So, what was the fix ? Loose wire at switches ? loose switches ?
The door monitor switch had come ajar of it's seat, perhaps from opening and closing a lot, apparently further vibration of driving loosened the connection enough to cause intermittent interruption of the switch to the controller that would trip the breaker, (why would it trip the breaker?). It finally shorted and blew the fuse. I went through and snugged all connections and replaced the fuse, good as gold, but that one switch got my attention so I'm thinking it was the culprit. I've read other people having problems with those door latch switches going bad altogether and needing replacement. We'll see if the issue repeats itself down the road. Any thoughts?
What caused the fuse to blow? You replaced the fuse but I didn't see you fix or replace anything what would cause the fuse to blow! What do you think the problem was and what did you do to fix the short?
Hi Tom, all I could find was that one door latch switch that was loose, failing to make constant contact with the latch and caused a short blowing the fuse. That's all I could find, although securing the switch fixed the problem, I feel it might repeat itself later and I'll end up replacing the switch altogether.
What is the name of the plastic connector that goes onto the monitoring switch?
Not sure Ned, I don't have this unit anymore, may have to try and check manufacture website.
Damn! You got me 🤦🏼♂️
lol
Ok…I’ll admit it, he did get me. I jumped so fast lol
Thank you for this video. You saved me $200+ for a new microwave, not to mention the hassle of uninstalling the old one and installing the new one.
I have a very similar microwave to yours, and I was getting a tripped breaker every time I tried to use it. Going by the symptoms you described in your video and the steps you took, along with the very helpful wiring diagram/troubleshooting guide from Frigidaire, I was able to narrow down my issue to the middle switch. I had continuity both with the door open and the door closed. I took that switch out, opened it up (plastic housing was not sealed, very easy to pry open) and I found somehow the switch mechanism inside had gotten stuck. Unstuck it, cleaned parts with rubbing alcohol, put it back together, made sure it was nice and "clicky", then installed it back in the microwave. Now it works fine! I still ordered a new one from China just in case this one gets stuck again.
Your comment makes it all worth while, thank you!
Can you do a video on living full time in an RV in hot FL? Your electric bill must be crazy high.
about $60 a month right now :)
@@GenesTherapy wow, that's pretty low considering how hot its been
4:45 I got shocked . Wasn’t expecting that .
You got me. (Shocking)
:)
Lmao you did get me good you ass... spencer from Toronto
Lol you didn't get me but it was funny 😂😂😂
Nerves of steel! lol
did you do anything for the lose hinge?
It loosened over time and use, tightening it up fixed it.
😁 HA HA HA HA HA H A HA!. . . YEP YOU GOT ME!, LOL GOOD ONE.
We just watched your video and hubby was wondering what you did for a living?
Retired from Orlando Police Dept, also VP of a side software dev group called Eaglesoft. Otherwise dabbled in many other things along the way.
I replaced the middle “switch” or whatever the proper name is but it worked one time then “blew” the new switch. Any suggestions?
Hi sorry I missed your comment, did you get that fixed?
No unfortunately. Haven’t used the microwave in a month. Wife’s pissed. 😂
I having trouble with my microwave I heated something up and the fuse blew and the breaker tripped I flipped the breaker back on and changed the fuse when I started the microwave again it blew the fuse and tripped the breaker again what do I do
I honestly don't know Richard without having it in front of me to run some tests. But it sounds like a bad switch like I had in the video. Best of luck!
Totally got me with the fuse!!!! hahahhaahhaa
So the hinge was loose , you replaced the blown fuse . what was the real problem ?
Broken or loose door switches ?
Hi! I summarized the problem at the end of the video, blown fuse and loose door switch. 12:00
what if the middle door switch has continuity with the door closed and open?????
I would say bad switch otherwise there would be no need for one to be there lol
You got me🤣😂
Boom.....yeah funny....! Got me as well anyways...'number five is alive'...Stephanie.....
Bringing attention to a dry topic lol
Hi Buddy, my microwave definitely has same problem like yours but after I change the fuse, my breaker is still jump when i open my microwave door each time
Probably one of the switches inside. You'll have to try the tests that I showed here. Good luck
@@GenesTherapy Thank you so much
You did it you made me jump and that's not easy. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Lol yes I've seen other shows do similar pranks, I thought it would be a good time to spice up the dry topic a bit :)
I remember my dad using an ohm meter (pretty sure it was a 'multi-meter,' but he always called it an ohm meter), to test various things, and for some tests, he would first choose a setting on the meter, and then touch the leads to each other--I presume to test that the meter itself was working, and its battery had a charge? But I was a teenager, and I don't recall which setting he used for that test prior to whatever thing he was actually going to check.
Oh--and very funny on the "gotcha" moment. LOL! I was just thinking prior to that, "be careful what you touch; don't let the magneto zap you!"
Good memory you have! Yes touching them together ahead of time will give you the exact reading of zero resistance, so when you check a circuit, you can see not only if you have continuity, but also partial resistance will show a lower reading. :)
You got me. 🤣