Denny E Waynesboro , VA March 14, 2014 The GE Advantium Oven completely shut down. No lights, no sign of life at all. I read on line about other such ovens doing the same thing mine was doing, absolutely nothing! I even read stories of a major retailer telling customers to throw the microwave away. There's nothing you can do to fix it. After replacing a simple fuse that I ordered from you, the Advantium is as good as new. It took a grand total of 5 minutes to make the repair. The shipping cost more than the part, but it was all very worthwhile. Read More... 454 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Scott S Charlotte , NC June 20, 2017 Microwave oven was not heating I ordered the capacitor, diode, and magnetron in hopes that I would be able to complete the repair using the less expensive parts. I first removed the oven from the wall and then I removed the metal housing to access the internal parts. I discharged the capacitor using a pair of insulated needle nose pliers. Then I changed out the diode and the capacitor and reassembled the unit and tested it. It still did not heat so I disassembled the unit again and replaced the magnetron this time. Reassembled the unit and tested it and this time it worked. With the excellent 365 day policy from Appliance Pro Parts you can return the unneeded parts. Read More... 206 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Robert A Spring , TX November 16, 2014 Appliance: General Electric Free Standing Microwave JE1590SH02 Bulb burnt out (cavity lamp) After purchasing the replacement bulb I had a lot of problem removing the cover.Turns out that three of the six screws in the back required a special tool. After trying different types of screw drivers to no avail, I took a picture of the screw and went to my local hardware store for some help. I had previously tried different sizes of Torx screw bits but none worked. It turns out that the screw was a Security Torx (has a center post in the middle of the screw) and required a TT20 bit, I was able to open the microwave cover and replace the lamp,by removing just two screws that held it in place and installing the new lamp in less than 5-minutes. I now have a security Torx bit set for toolbox for future use on other things. I almost threw in the towel and thought about calling in an appliance repair man due to the time spent (2 hours) going to several different hardware stores looking for the the right tool. Read More... 72 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Jeff D Yarmouth , ME November 18, 2017 Appliance: General Electric Microwave PEB1590DM1WW No power none at all completely dead GE Microwave/Convection Oven. Removed case (carefully). Tested in-line power cord fuse with multi-meter. Fuse was good. Noticed a scorch mark on a wire connected to the oven cavity thermal fuse. The fuse appeared to have been overheated from too much movement in it's mount. Removed part from unit and used number on the part to order a new one. Installed new part, re-assembled, and unit works fine. Read More... 26 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Gregory M Hyattsville , MD October 13, 2015 My micro wave oven had no power at all I researched the problem and found that not only was the fuse blown but the cause was a bad thermostat. Using the model number AppliancePartsPros.com. sold me the right parts for the right job. Read More... 25 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers