How to Repair Your Microwave

Common Broken Microwave Symptoms

Touchpad does not respond

If the touchpad on your microwave does not respond but the display lights up, it is likely the membrane switch or the control board are not functioning properly. Our troubleshooting guide will help you test, repair, and replace whichever part is causing you trouble.
Reported By: 45% of customers

Unusual noise

Noisy microwaves can indicate any number of issues. The problem could be anything from the stirrer motor, to the magnetron, the cooling fan, or the high voltage diode. Use our repair guide to test each part of your microwave to find the culprit.
Reported By: 33% of customers

Doesn’t shut off

When the microwave won't shut off, use this troubleshooting guide to examine the door interlock switch and the smart board.
Reported By: 11% of customers

No heat

The main function of a microwave is to heat things up, if the microwave is failing to do so, examine the high voltage diode, the door switch, and the magnetron. Our repair guide will have the fan back to work in no time.
Reported By: 9% of customers

Door stuck closed

If the door on your microwave refuses to open, you may need to repair or replace the door latch lever or button. This repair guide walks you through how to test these parts and fix your microwave.
Reported By: 2% of customers

Tray won’t turn

The failure to rotate could be an indicator your drive motor, coupler, or roller guide are not functioning properly. Learn how to test each part and find out why the tray in your microwave won't turn.
Reported By: 2% of customers

Exhaust fan not working

Learn how to fix an exhaust fan that has stopped functioning properly. This troublehsooting guide teaches you how to check the charcoal filter, grease filter, damper assembly, and fan motor.
Reported By: 2% of customers

Won’t turn on

Learn how to troubleshoot a microwave that refuses to start. The source of the problem could be the door switch, a fuse, or even the door latch.
Reported By: 2% of customers

Door not closing properly

Learn how to fix a failing door latch or torsion springs by following our troubleshooting and repair guide.
Reported By: 2% of customers

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