James B Rocky Hill , NJ November 17, 2017 Appliance: LG Microwave Oven LMV1813ST Microwave shut off without usual beep at end of cycle no power to unit even though plugged in. Replace Thermostat on top of cavity. The thermostat is attached via 2 bending sheet metal tabs. Ours blew because the two wires connected to thermostat shorted, connectors melted. The short was caused by buildup of grease under thermal wire cover, shorting both leads. The unit is used heavily. This is the first thermostat to go. I had to replace wire connectors that connected to thermostat as well since the connectors were melted as well. Helpful hint. The grease build up was probably caused by obstructed air flow from the stove top through the exhaust vent. BE CAREFUL. The exhaust vent on the back of the unit has a flap that opens up when the fan is on. There are tabs on the top of the vent frame that are bent down, so that when the flap opens it is blocked from opening 100%, and instead only opens about %40. This obstructed flow, in my opinion, reduces air flow rate, which allows exhaust to back up and collect, as well as thermostat and unit to overheat. Solution: Bend the tabs up on the back of the exhaust vent to allow the door to open fully. Double check if there is another vent on your wall to the exterior, and make sure it fully opens as well. Read More... 8 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Evelyn F The Villages , FL May 31, 2015 Was a microwaver filter that had to be changed The fix was easy but finding the charcoal filters was the hard part. Thanks to AppliancePartsPros I found them. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Dennis M Omaha , NE June 22, 2018 Needed new filters Take a couple screws out. Remove and replace. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Kenneth L Telford , PA November 04, 2016 Broken grille Simple replacement. Part came in the next day with standard shipping. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Susanne P Corona , CA August 06, 2021 Appliance: Model LMV2015ST LG MICROWAVE The charcoal filter needed replacing and grille vent was falling off because all of the tabs were broken. Replaced both parts. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers