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    pbernotis Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 15, 2015, 05:48 PM
    Outlets only work when electric stovetop burner is turned on
    Hello,outlets only work when electric stovetop burner is turned on. No breaker is tripped. No outlest and kitchen light not wotking until I turn on my stoves burners. Then they work? Very strange. Thank u for helping
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    stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279
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    Sep 15, 2015, 06:24 PM
    You have a serious problem with your service. Almost certainly you have a leg out.
    When you turn on the oven/stove you are creating a backfeed through the heating elements.
    Call the utility right away, as in tonight! They have crews on duty 24/7 for this type of emergency.
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    Sep 16, 2015, 04:11 AM
    Yes! Call the utility!
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    Sep 16, 2015, 06:37 AM
    Have you had any other electrical "events"? When you turn on your stove, does it work properly? How about your HVAC unit or any other 240v equipment? Yes, it sounds like you lost a leg. Have you tried resetting your main breaker? Don't wait to call the utility company. Backfeeding can destroy most electronics and can burn up neutrals.
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