The Magnetron is an OEM part for LG microwaves. It is responsible for generating the microwaves that cook or heat the food inside the appliance. The magnetron converts electrical energy into microwave radiation, ensuring efficient and even heating.
Causes of a bad magnetron can include prolonged use, electrical surges, or overheating. Over time, these factors can lead to the magnetron wearing out or failing completely.
Symptoms of a bad Magnetron include:
- The microwave not heating food
- Strange noises during operation
- Burning smell or smoke
- The microwave shutting off unexpectedly
This OEM LG part is also compatible with Sears/Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Didn't heat. Harry W. • Maple Park , IL • January 21, 2018
My son told me that almost all the microwave ovens that came into the repair center he worked at, 15 years ago, had a defective magnetron. I ordered a magnetron, and sat back until one shipped. The one that came, the first time, was in a small factory cardboard box, which was in a large bubble-pak Fedex envelope; which didn't show any signs of abuse. Inside, however, the factory box was beat up. Removing the magnetron, I noticed that the socket, as well as its' pins, was bent, and loose in the...
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