Garry H Monmouth Beach , NJ November 19, 2019 Microwave stopped working, unit would run but food would not get hot This was much easier than I expected. First and foremost discharge the capacitor, google has the instructions. The diagnosis was also easy, really just 3 parts, the Magnetron, the Capacitor, and the Diode. With a simple multimeter measuring the resistance I was able to determine the Magnetron had shorted out and the diode was bad. I replaced all three components which fixed my issue. Read More... 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Daniel D Clifton Park , NY December 30, 2018 Appliance: General Electric Microwave Hood Combo PSA2201RSS02 Microwave function and turntable did not work; all other functions appeared to be working Replaced upper latch micro switch. (After removing the Advantium from the wall and removing the cover, all four fuses, the diod, and Magnetron tested okay with a multimeter. The upper latch micro switch was visibly defective - the spring function no longer worked.) Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Screwdrivers
Richard J Panacea , FL November 30, 2020 Magnetron was shot on microwave. Replaced part. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers
John N Diamond Bar , CA December 31, 2019 Microwave wasn't heating Replaced the OEM magnetron which I ordered form Appliance Parts Pros along with an instructional video on You-Tube. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Carol G Baldwinsville , NY April 19, 2020 Appliance: Model JMV1790SK GE microwave stopped heating I ordered a new diode and a new magnetron. Took the under-the-cabinet microwave down and repaired it using my tools and meter. It took approx. 30 minutes to fix, not including the take down and re-install part. Worked like a charm after that. I am an experienced electrician, so I can safely say that it would be more difficult with someone with no experience. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers