Stephen C Cape Coral , FL March 18, 2015 Appliance: Model LG LMV1813ST Lg microwave oven did a loud pop and quit working Called AppliancePartsPros because of good experiencing diagnosing problem with a dishwasher repair. We definitely are modest income amateurs! Same excellent response to our questions. Three possible causes. Used easy search menu to fine replacement parts. Bought all three, knowing that if all not needed, the others could be returned (within 365 days) for refund. Replaced the capacitor successfully after calling to get more help with a couple of places where we got stuck. Oven now works perfectly. Returned the magnethon which was not needed and received prompt response that the full refund was on its way. Given what i learned the cost would be for local service charges for diagnosis, cost of parts, and installation I figure I saved at least $125, probably more. My cost for capacitor & 2-day shipping, about $40. You are my Go-To-Guys, for sure. What a great company. Nothing like it to my knowledge. Read More... 54 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Abraham A Cape Coral , FL November 14, 2017 Appliance: Model 721.80522500 Kenmore (Sears) microwave completely dead after loud popping sound. The high-voltage capacitor shorted and it blew the main fuse (20A) causing a loud popping sound. I replaced the capacitor the fuse and the related high-voltage diode (I think the diode was stressed during the short condition). During troubleshooting and prior to the repair I checked all the switches, the high voltage-transformer, the diode and the capacitor which had a dead short of less than 1 ohm. Thanks ApplianceParsPros.com for having these parts handy. Read More... 26 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Daniel D Chesterfield , MO September 12, 2020 Appliance: Kenmore Microwave 72166462500 Our microwave made a "pop" sound and stopped working/ I have a multimeter so I was able to check the fuse per website recommendations and it was blown. However, the capacitor on the microwave was also original so I elected to replace the capacitor, fuse, and the ground protect diode. The repair was very simple (making sure the capacitor was discharged before replacing) and the microwave is now up and running again. Excellent trade to buy $40 worth of parts rather than a new $400 microwave. One nit - Kenmore puts a screw in the back that requires a special screwdriver head to get it out, probably to keep people from taking the cover off the microwave and working on it. I used locking pliers to grab the head of the screw and twist it out. When I put the microwave back together again, I used a normal screw so I wouldn't have to mess with that special screw again. Read More... 14 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Charles B Apex , NC February 13, 2016 Appliance: Model LG LRM2060ST Microwave did not heat wife confirmed tin foil should not be put in microwave :>) After I researched what could be broken, I decided to buy the most common parts listed. I put the Magnetron in first, and the oven worked. So, I have the fuse and capacitor for the future if needed. Doing it myself saved well over $100 for repairs or simply buying new. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Kevin O Tom River , NJ November 03, 2015 Appliance: Model LG MICROWAVE Bad magnetron not heating and turntable was not turning although cooking timer was counting down Dismantle and replace Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers