Powering up your microwave without placing anything inside is a sure way to ruin your appliance. In fact, it could be blown to smithereens. The microwaves released have to have somewhere to go. Without a destination, the waves bounce off each other and are absorbed by the microwave, causing it to … Read full review
Yes. Do appliances need to be arc fault protected? The Importance of AFCI Protection: The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) and ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) for certain electrical circuits in your home, including the kitchen. Will a microwave trip an arc fault breaker? The AFCI … Read full review
If microwave ovens are used while broken or altered, it is possible for them to leak electromagnetic radiation. Microwave radiation leaks are hard to detect because you can’t smell or see microwaves. How do you know if a microwave is leaking radiation? Call the phone inside the microwave: If you hear … Read full review
How can I tell if my microwave is leaking radiation? Call the phone inside the microwave: If you hear a ring, your microwave is leaking radiation, assuming the settings on your phone are correct. It’s highly unlikely that your leaking microwave is a danger to your health. All microwaves are FDA … Read full review
All microwaves have a varistor that protects the control system from powerline surges. There is no need to add an additional surge protector to the line unless you just prefer to do so, or unless the you live in an area where heavy thunderstorms and lightning are common. What appliances should … Read full review