On 11/27/2013 12:48 PM, Paul M. Cook wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> 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.

You should _never_ use an extension cord on a fridge, never...