Is your Microwave tripping the breaker? 

Stop your microwave before opening the door. Problem solved. You are welcome.

I found your video AFTER checking the 3 switches and fuse. Your tip saved me a lot of time and money! Thank you for posting.

oh my word! GOLD! if only I would have started here....I actually thought it was a squirrely GFI breaker bc our washing machine trips it....nope! door switch just like you said!! thanks!!

You are THE MAN ! Exactly my problem. Just about to go shopping. Many thanks.

Thank you for this! Same model microwave doing this. Me and my son pulled it down, unplugged sensor, and now back in business!

Just did it in my Frigidaire and it worked! A real blessing this video man. Thanks so much. I’ll buy the part for it when I can.

I wish I could give this more thumbs up. Easy to understand, to the point, temporarily and permanent solutions. Perfect. Earned a thumbs up and a subscriber

Out of all the vids this is the best one to deal with this situation with a "temp" fix. Exact same issue with the middle switch causing the issue. Works for now but for safety reasons I'll still have to order the replacement of the switch I took out. But thanks for ur vid

This fixed my problem on the exact same model. saved me so much time and money. Thank you so much for making this video. You’re a genius!

Wow thank you so much. I was about to call an electrician and was worrying about how much I would need to come up with for that. I just followed ur channel for more great tips & fixes. Thanks again 🙏 🥰

Worked on my GE. You just saved me over two hundred dollars.Thank you!

Bless you for making this video. I couldn’t figure out why my microwave kept tripping my breaker. This video helped me solve the problem.

Thank you! That just saved me $350 and several hours of my weekend!

May GOD Bless you brother…. You just saved me $200+ Your video just fixed my microwave…once again, GOD BLESS YOU

Bless you! Possibly the quickest and easist fix of an appliance ever!

Explained perfectly and I now have a working microwave!

Thank you so much sir! You have saved us from purchasing another microwave.

Thanks for putting me on the right track, the core problem is most likely yanking the door open while the microwave is running, the 2 safety contacts can’t handle and are not designed to take that kind of arcing.

Thanks for this video. Was able to fix my GE microwave in no time.

Thank you so much for this videos. I had the exact issue with my microwave and i was ready to but new one. Luckily went on you tube and found your video. Thanks

Perfect!!! This was the fix I needed to save hundreds if dollars!!

Thanks so much!!! I just fix my Frigidaire by myself 😊!! It’s working now perfect 👍🏼

Thank you.That totally worked.The only problem is if the door is completely closed,It makes a hum and the only way to get rid of it is to leave the door slightly open

Worked perfectly. Didn't even have to disconnect all the panel wires.

Worked great! Thanks for the help!

Wow! Worked like a charm.Thank you so much. You are amazing🙏🏻

I worked at this for a while trying to adjust the switches and replace the switches, and replace the plastic switch holders. After looking at the schematic for my Kenmore, what I did was replace the upper microswitch with an Omron SPDT switch where I could connect to the normally closed terminal (was clipped off on the factory switch). The microswitches are the Omron D3V "Miniature Basic Switch" for reference. On the upper switch, the factory wiring connects the normally open terminal to input AC Power, and the common connection connects to the magnetron already. What I did that was the modification was to connect the previously unconnected terminal from the upper switch to the connector for the lower magnetron discharge switch, on the leg not connected to the magnetron. The lower magnetron discharge microswitch is now not connected. So basically what I did was to use the upper switch for both functions required when the door opens (cut power and discharge the magnetron). The magnetron is (already) connected to the common terminal on the upper switch, and was already connected to power on the normally open terminal. I just connected the normally closed terminal to execute the same function that the lower magnetron discharge switch did. Same functionality, but now just on one switch rather than attempting to synchronize 2 separate mechanical switches to achieve the same functionality. I made the new connection by making a male to female spade lug jumper cable, so didn't have to cut any factory wires. Works great. No more breaker tripping and the unit turns off and grounds the magnetron when the door is opened while operating.

Same exact thing on a general electric microwave. Thank you!

You are the man! Thank you for posting this and saving us $$$$$

It worked on my GE! Thanks! 👍

Thanks man got mine working again. I will replace plastic piece in a couple weeks.

Worked like a charm. Thank you so much

Thank you so much. You are a genius. How the hell did you figure that out. My unit is built in more than most. So a big job to change.

Worked like a charm. Thank you so much.

Thanks a lot, works great no money spent 😃

Thank you my granddaughter needed help it was a Frigidare

Worked like a charm! Thank you.

Thank you for sharing this information. It worked and saved me $$$!

Thank you Sir! Mine Eventually would shut off and trip breaker the second I hit start. Thank you!

soooo until i buy my parts. im just gonna hit stop before opening the door! TY for the video boss😊🎉

Saved my day and money, thank you, you the man!

Hey thanks for the video. I have exact microwave. I removed the second switch because the button wasnt clicking. I pryed the plastic cover off to have a look and somehow it started clicking again. Put cover on and its been just fine. I ordered the 3 switches for 13 bucks just to have incase it starts happening again.

It worked! Thank you for this video!

Thanks for the video, saved me money

Thank you so much! Exactly what was wrong with mine. 👍. Just earned a follow as well!

Hi have fridgidaire, i have replaced all the door swtiches. Was good for 4 months again same issue. I dont think its the switches its just the door latches. My family aslo does the same thing. I am gonna do what you did and will see.

Thank you so much for your video. I reset the clock on my microwave yesterday after a power outage which is option 3. My microwave only has four options by the way and to turn off the display mode on mine it's option 4. I waited for it off to display and pressed the start button and now my microwave is working properly again after turning off after 3 seconds for some mysterious reason. I cannot recommend this Frigidaire microwave because of this convoluted option system for changing settings. The manual gives completely wrong instructions on how to operate it or even do something simple like changing the time. I appreciate your video

How essential is it to replace to the monitor switch ? I disconnected it and micro wave works just fine.

Exact problem on my GE, meanwhile it’s same hooks assembly. Thanks!

Problem solved Thanks sir

Kenmore microwave not tripping breaker after fix. However, there is a humming noise when microwave door is closed. Any ideas?

It worked. Thank you

Thank you this helped me out! 👍

Worked for me ty

I just fixed mine, thank you!!!

My Frigidaire trips the breaker soon as I press start. Do you think it’s the same issue?

On the key pad there is a PAUSE button....that is there for a reason. You do not pause a microwave by opening the door while it is running. Hit pause to STOP the power to the switches THEN open the door and then you don't care which switch opens or closes...there is no power to them AND you don't care where you grab the handle to open it. NO more problems with that middle pad switch getting the contacts burnt.

You save me 200$. Thanks you so much…

If you hit the shut off button and do not open the door while power is on, that works too, but it's a hard thing to remember, we as so used to pulling the door open.. and we are blowing the fuse every time, too bad my TV box is on the same circuit, takes forever to reboot that Comcast Box..

This same thing was happening to our microwave and we had to train ourselves to stop it before pulling the door open to prevent it from happening. Now the microwave trips the breaker just being plugged in. Could this still be the issue or would it be something else now?

It worked! Amazing

Thank you

Thank you sir. It worked for me. If I just leave it like that without buying a new one is that going to cause me some kind of electrical problem?

How does the latch contact 3 switches with 2 hooks?

We did all the steps you detail and the microwave works again. However, when we close the door the microwave makes a humming sound like it’s running even though we have not started it up. It noise stays on so we have to keep the door open unless we’re using it. What does that mean? Should I even use it when it makes that sound? Thanks for the great video.

Thank you! It worked ❤

I attempted this on my Kenmore and now my microwave constantly runs when turned on and no way to shut it off other than opening the door.

Thanks …this worked until I can get the part . How long could I use this fix …I just to make sure it’s safe . Thanks again

Thank you so much for this video, removing that monitor fixed my breaker tripping. However, now whenever the microwave is latched, there is a buzzing sound. Any ideas or solutions? I tried making sure nothing was making contact inside.

I bought a microwave yesterday this morning when making coffee I noticed the clock changed. It went from 8:03 to 20:03.

So did you replace the switches or just the one piece that holds the switches?

Did not show how to install Door Latch Hook.

Now how to put the pieces back 😮

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And nobody comes with the idea that if one of the switches have a malfunction the micro wave oven give an error code just like an modern air condition unit

You are not supposed to open the door to stop the microwave, use the STOP button. It's like opening the clothes dryer door to stop the dryer.

Unbelievable. The inability of many people to simply hit the stop button before opening the door is just sad.

All my microwaves do this including my new Kenmore ticks me right off

The internet is a great thing! I was saving the same issue and googled “microwave tripping fuse” and found your video. Worked like a charm. Appreciate you putting this out there and the simplicity of your directions. All the best!

My problem was a bug had crawled under the circuit board and eventually shorted it out on my GE over the oven unit. This is actually the second time it happened on this unit. This time it was cheaper to just buy a new unit rather the whole button/circuit board. to make sure it does not happen with the new unit I placed some metal screen over the vent area of the circuit board area.

I am the worst handy man in the planet but your video makes me a pro 😂. Thank you for saving me $500 I almost bought a new microwave.

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 .

Thank you for the video. I had already replaced the breaker thinking it was getting weak.

Thank you! I have same problem and was looking into breakers.

Worked exactly as described. Solved the problem. Thanks!

Thank you so much i have same issue i saw your video and you safe my time and money. Please share the link where i have to order the part and please send me the video how to change the part thanks again. GOD BLESS you

I have this identical microwave and the exact problem you explained about the coffee and I this bypass of the third safety switch worked. Thanks for the video.

Yes! If I have the microwave and air fryer on at once the breaker gets tripped and shuts everything off in the kitchen! Also,I hear popping and crackling from the breaker box when the microwave is on.🙄🙄😞😞

Thank you so much, this worked for me, and I have the exact same brand 😊

So my problem is if i use the microwave for 2 or 3 minutes, stir food, and throw it back it, starting the microwave flips the breaker. You have to let it sit for a minute

Thanks so much. It actually worked for me. Ordered the new parts too

Worked perfectly. Thanks

my problem is when i close the door the display and power goes out, and if i hit it harder or close the door again it comes back on again

I have a Frigidaire Gallery FGM17WNVF(A). Power went out on the microwave so, nothing worked, no lights, not anything. The breaker did not trip so I checked the fuse first and found that it still had continuity but, I replaced the fuse anyway. Still no power. Could this still be the monitor(3rd safety) switch and if I do disconnect this switch, does the capacitor need to be discharged? I ask because with the front panel off, I’m not seeing a capacitor. Appreciate any info.

This fixed my issue!! I replaced the breaker thinking it was weak... then replaced the 20A fuse in the microwave... then found this video! thumbs up'd and subscribed to ya!

Thanks a bunch!!! Solved my problem

Great info U got my working again 😊

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Great video, much appreciated. Question. Your saying that your circuit breaker gets popped when this issue happens. Wouldn't the fuse blow first? I have went through 5 fuses in last 8 months and I finally (duh) decided to dig into the root cause. I saw your video and just replaced all three door switches. Fingers crossed. If it happens again, I will disconnect the monitor switch as you suggested. If that doesn't do.......I'm done! LOL. Thanks again for your video help.