"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> Just venting a bit. Ignore at will.
>
> A couple of months ago one of the breakers on the main electrical box
> tripped. I thought I'd reset it but it took several tries before it
> actually "took".
>
> This particular circuit controls (oddly) the overhead lights in the master
> bathroom where the tub and toilet are AND all the electrical outlets in
> the garage. Where the freezer is. That last time this happened I finally
> got it reset. <whew> In the meantime, I'd moved as much frozen food into
> the freezer in the side-by-side fridge as I could fit. I stored some
> things in the neighbor's freezer.
>
> This time, I've moved what I can fit to the fridge/freezer already.
> Because this time, that breaker absolutely will *not* reset. I've tried
> at least 20 times now. I think the breaker switch itself needs to be
> replaced.
>
> I've got a home warranty so I put in a service request. And left a
> message with the electricians they have a contract with. Here we are, two
> days before Thanksgiving. Even if I'm not cooking for company I stand to
> lose a goodly amount of food. I sure hope they can get someone out here
> tomorrow. I *know* this electrical company isn't going to be working on
> Thanksgiving. Possibly not even the day after. If they can't get to it
> tomorrow I'll be hunting down an electrican who can. I'm not sure I'll be
> able to find one.
>
> The good news is, I procrastinated about going to the grocery store
> yesterday. And today it was raining like mad. I'm not fond of loading
> a lot of groceries into the car when it's pouring down rain. So at least
> I won't lose as much food as I might if I'd already gone to Publix.
>

Go get a extension cord. Plug the fridge into a working outlet.

Voila, problem over.



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