John B Watkinsville , GA June 10, 2014 Loud noise and no heat This was a total novice job which will be apparent: Managed not to kill myself getting the microwave off the wall over the stove. disassembled the housing and watched youtube videos on discharging the capacitor (there has got to be an easier way than trying to cause an explosion). Fortunately it had difused and no sparks touching the terminals. Removed the diode and capacitor and checked both with non-digital voltmeter. Both appeared dead but it is possible the capacitor was okay since you really need a digital reader I think. Ordered the two parts and bought a digital reader - ended up being about $70 in the end after tax shipping etc. (not including the digital meter). Tried the microwave and same problem. Then went and checked the magnetron - both magnets were cracked - Duh - should have checked that first. Ordered the magnetron - well over $100 with shipping -- install was pretty easy. Fortunately remembered where all the cords hooked to the terminals and found a place for all screws for housing and - wallha - it worked! Microwave now back in place. Took a total of 2 weeks with ordering, shipping and work schedule delays. Probably saved $200 on new microwave - plus there are not any local microwave repair people around. Read More... 20 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Michael S Stuart , FL May 04, 2015 Appliance: Frigidaire Microwave Hood Combo FPBM189KFC Microwave working not heating My Frigidaire microwave less than 4 years old was working but not heating. During the actual process it was also making a loud humming type noise Replaced the Magnetron and voila the Microwave is happy again. Read More... 7 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
William S Milford , PA December 07, 2019 Microwave wouldn’t heat Changed out bad parts Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Steven H Mountville , PA January 17, 2019 Appliance: Frigidaire Microwave Hood Combo FPBM189KFC Yes Frigidaire microwave was not consistently heating food After an appliance repair man failed to repair the microwave, I watched a YouTube video and consulted an electrical engineer to diagnose the problem. I decided to replace the HV capacitor, HV rectifier and the magnetron. I failed to take a picture of the wiring configuration prior to removing them, but obtaining an diagram from online I was ale to feel confident about reconnecting them properly. Thanks to APP having the correct parts in-stock and their rapid delivery, I was able to repair the microwave within a week. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Steve F North Tonawanda , NY May 03, 2020 Appliance: Frigidaire Microwave Hood Combo FPMV189KFB Microwave making clunky noise while heating. Replaced magnetron. Make sure you discharge high voltage capacitor.. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers