Brian S Chicago , IL January 24, 2015 Appliance: Model 401.80093700 Kenmore 401 80093700 would not heat tray fan lights display etc all worked normally I took the microwave apart and visually inspected it, which yielded nothing. I discharged the capacitor with insulated screwdrivers and needle nose pliers. I then unplugged the wires to all the larger components. My microwave had a schematic diagram inside the case so I was able to test with my multimeter all the individual parts against the expected results. I tested the transformer, magnetron, capacitor, and the diode. All parts passed which left me a little discouraged. I removed the magnetron for a closer visual inspection. On inspection I found a hairline crack in the top magnet. My theory was that under electrical load, that crack expanded, which would explain the failure to create heat (and the favorable multimeter tests when cool). I decided to replace the magnetron. I did the diode too since it is only a couple bucks and I already had the case open. I was unable to find the original OM75P10ESGN magnetron so I purchased the substitution, OM75P10ESHL. I put the new magnetron and diode in, cleaned and reassembled all the case pieces, and tested with a glass of water. Water was hot… success! Read More... 24 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Brian A Oakdale , CA February 20, 2016 Sparks wer coming from our ge profile space saver microwave Took the cover off and noticed a spot that looked burned. From the side I could see some "thing" underneath. Figured it was some kind of Flux Capacitor. Pulled it out and googled the part number and discovered it was actually a Magnetron. Saw a picture of a new one that looked nothing like the fried, burned one I had, found the part on this site, appliancepartspros.com and the price was the best I could find so I bought it. It arrived the next day! I had taken the the Microwave out to the garage and the wife thought I was throwing it away. She was researching the price on a new one - over $500 - while I replaced the bad part. $65. Next day she came home and I had reinstalled the Microwave above the range. Boiled a glass of water and I got a hug and a peck on the cheek. I was hoping for a little more, but after 27 years of marriage, I'll take what i can get. Read More... 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Brian P Port Deposit , MD December 27, 2014 Appliance: General Electric Free Standing Microwave JVM1870BF02 Loud sizzeling noise when heating food I had to remove the microwave from the range and then remove the cover from the microwave to determine the exact problem. After a visual inspection then discharging the high voltage capacitor, I used a meter to test the high voltage diode and fuses. After using the meter to ohm out the magnetron, I removed it from the unit, and seeing that the hole in the end of the magnetron's tube was enlarged and burnt, as if it was arcing, I assumed it was the bad part. I ordered the parts from Appliance Parts Pros and replaced them in the unit. It works like new. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Brian L Elmer , NJ May 01, 2016 Microwave would not hear I had a idea it was the magantron .when it was on the cook cycle it made a loud Hume . I open the cabinet made sure the capsator was discharged and removed the magantron .when out observed end was burned out . Look online found the one I needed ,installed it and put the oven back in service. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Virgil B Glenwood , IN March 10, 2015 Appliance: General Electric Free Standing Microwave JVM1631WB003 No heat Replaced three year old magnetron with a new one , i got 10 years out of the first one but i cook more with microwave now . Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set