Author Topic: microwave worth fixing? (Read 3860 times)

22183 · « **on:** July 20, 2012, 09:11:31 AM »

I can enter a time into the microwave and when I hit the start button it runs, but it sounds different and no longer heats.

tgoods · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2012, 10:03:04 AM »

A model number would be helpful. The only microwaves that I repair anymore are built-in models. For a do-it-yourselfer it might be worth fixing even if it's only a countertop model. Some parts like door switches or hv diode are very inexpensive. Control boards and magnetrons may cost more the microwave is worth. I almost always use generic parts on microwaves. They're just as good and a lot less expensive.

22183 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2012, 10:09:56 AM »

GE JVM1740sm2ss
Thanks,

JWWebster · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2012, 10:33:31 AM »

Are the holes near the fan in the backside plugged up with lint and such?

haroldsappliance · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2012, 03:48:58 PM »

Fyi. You can buy wpl and ge microwaves at lowes for 179.00 - 199.00. there easy to install and carry a one year warranty. If it's a control board or magnetron and it's got some age on it you might want to replace it.

JWWebster · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2012, 05:51:41 PM »

https://sites.google.com/site/sublimeappliancerepair/oven-will-not-work-igniter-secrets/electric-oven-woes/nuke-notes

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