Peter V Dexter , MI December 17, 2016 Appliance: General Electric Free Standing Microwave JVM1640BJ03 Magnetron died The original magnatron was no longer supplied, but Appliance Parts Pros were able to find the replacement. The repair itself is fairly simple - screw old one out and screw new one in. Gave me a good oppertunity to clean out the inside and put a drop of oil on the fan. Runs like new now. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Dave F Crestwood , KY March 14, 2025 Appliance: Model PK7800SK5SS Magnetron and capacitor Replaced both parts plus diode. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Brian R Centreville , VA January 22, 2024 Microwave oven not heating. Ordered a new magnetron from APP which arrived on time. Installation was easy and works like new. Always cheaper and easier to fix appliances vs. replace. APP is the best facilitator of that. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Philip B Needham , IN January 06, 2024 Appliance: Model AP6888676 (WB26X32629) Microwave did not work. Replaced magnetron. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Guy G Quarryville , PA January 02, 2024 Microwave buzzing and not heating. Replaced the diode and magnetron. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Brian T Zebulon , NC December 05, 2023 Appliance: General Electric Microwave PSB1201NSS01 On but wouldn't heat. Like others, I don't have to diagnose the issue so I replaced the capacitor, diode, and the magnetron. Definitely need magnetic screw driver for screws around magnetron..all in all, pretty easy repair. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Richard S Oak Glen , CA March 25, 2023 Appliance: General Electric Microwave PSB1201NSS01 GE Advantium microwave had power but was not heating. After research online and learning the 3 most common parts to cause this non heating issues were the magnetron, capacitor, and/or diode I ordered these 3 parts and replaced all 3 as recommended. The replacement was very straightforward and access to all 3 parts was available after taking top cover off. I made sure to discharge the capacitor, then replaced all 3 parts. Microwave works again! Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Jeff M Omaha , NE February 21, 2023 Appliance: Model GE MONOGRAM MICROWAVE The magnetron on my GE monogram microwave went out. I had a repair person install the three parts I bought from AppliancePartsPros.com and it fixed the problem with the microwave. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Tom B Macon , GA August 29, 2022 The microwave wouldn’t heat Replaced magnetron. Removed outer housing, 8 screes. Then unscrewed the old magnetron and installed the new one. Reinstalled housing. Easy repair. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Frank N Spokane , WA August 16, 2022 We had a Magnetron go out on our microwave. We contacted you and ordered a replacement part. It arrived exactly as promised. The repairman arrived, the part was here, he installed it and we saved about $200. Great experience. Thanks. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours