Mike P Monument , CO April 29, 2022 Appliance: Model GE ZSC2202NSS01 Microwave would power on, but no heat. I took the advice of another buyer and replaced the magnetron, capacitor, and diode from my microwave (make sure you discharge the capacitor). It was not a problem at all to do, I did find an excellent video on YouTube on how to test all of these components and almost anything else in a microwave. It’s called Microwave Oven Troubleshooting in Minutes- Step by Step by electronicsNmore. It was the best thing I watched. Turns out my magnetron was the only thing that was bad and it’s the most expensive part, so replacing the other too wasn’t a big deal. My microwave really heats well now. I guess it had been getting bad for a while. I might get add, my microwave was a $1500 GE MONOGRAM microwave/convection oven so spending a couple hundred for parts was a no-brainer, but had it been a cheaper $300-400 model, I would’ve just bought another one. Matching the appliances in my wife’s kitchen was also key. I might also say, that although I’m handy and do have some electronics experience, I built my own tube guitar amps years ago, I am a counselor by trade, and doing this project taught me how a microwave works. It was fun to learn, and easy to do. Watch the YouTube video before you remove one screw. You will learn a lot, and also see a professional be extremely careful while discharging the capacitor. 1000 volts is nothing to play around with, but the capacitor does have a discharge resistor built-in and mine was discharged when I tested it, and although the video shows you how to build a discharge rig using a ceramic resistor, which is the safest way to go, I don’t personally think it’s necessary. He shows other ways to discharge too. This is the most important thing to do in this repair. Read More... 40 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
John E Lakewood , CO December 07, 2018 Appliance: Model GE PSB2201NSS01 Turntable system in my GE profile Advantium 220 had failed it was a slow and steady demise the turntable on these units is a poor design and as the wheels fail then eventually so does the motor I ordered the relevant parts that I found easily on the website. Turntable replacement is a breeze. Motor replacement was easy but required pulling the built in unit out far enough to get to the access plate from below. Looks like I will plan to replace the turntable more often (when the wheels start catching the turntable starts wobbling) which will likely allow the motor to last much longer. Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Steve K Okeana , OH August 15, 2016 Appliance: General Electric Microwave ZSC2202NSS01 Burned out turntable motor Easy to replace. Pull out unit, flip it upside down, unscrew panel, unscrew motor and replace with new one. New motor works great. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Tzvetanka Z San Jose , CA October 21, 2019 Ring asy was worn, making the motor work hard. Arcing noticed around the shaft. Replaces motor, ring and shaft. Tested it and everything works fine. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers