jmcquown wrote:
> 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.
>
> Jill
Buy, or borrow, a long extension cord and plug the freezer into another
outlet - even if it's in the house until the problem can be solved.
Since your garage breaker is connected to your bathroom breaker I'm
certain is a GFCI breaker and they can trip for a number of reasons or
they can just be bad. If you follow my advise, plug it into an outlet
in the house that is not in the kitchen or bathroom and you will be fine.

Earl