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The Magnetron is an OEM part for LG microwaves. As the primary cooking mechanism, it generates microwave energy to heat and cook foods quickly. Causes can be from normal wear and tear over years of use. Damage may also occur if the microwave interior is exposed to moisture, spills or debris. Symptoms of a faulty magnetron include:
This OEM LG part is also compatible with some Kenmore models.
LG Help-line said probably a failed magnetron, but since out of warranty,referred me to an authorized LG repair service. They wanted $79.95 service call to come out & diagnose problem. I ordered replacement magnetron for less than cost of a service call, Plus the part was delivered next day! Works like new again. Happy wife = happy life! Notes for DYI-ers: 1.Be careful removing over the stove microwaves--get help,they are heavier than you think. 2.Unplug microwave for 48 hrs, carefully... Read more
The Magnetron is an OEM part for Whirlpool microwaves. This part generates the microwave energy necessary for cooking and heating food.
Causes of a bad Magnetron can include normal wear and tear over time, power surges or electrical issues, or physical damage from impact or mishandling.
Symptoms of a bad Magnetron include:
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Replacing a magnetron in my particular 9-year-old microwave (a microwave/hood combination) was not a simple “plug & play” operation. That is why I am placing this in the slightly difficult area. First, it takes 2 people to remove the microwave from the top of the stove. Next the main outer panel need to be removed. After that, 2 sheet metal panels need to be removed in order to expose the high voltage components for testing. Always discharge the high voltage capacitor first before doing... Read more
The Magnetron is an OEM part for GE microwaves. It is the component responsible for generating the microwave energy that cooks food. The magnetron converts electrical energy into microwave radiation, which heats and cooks the food evenly.
Over time, the magnetron can fail due to wear and tear, electrical issues, or overheating. Causes of a bad magnetron include electrical surges, prolonged usage without proper cooling, or physical damage from impacts or mishandling.
Symptoms of a bad magnetron include:
This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Wife let me know the microwave was making grinding noise while I was in garage fixing her car starter, never a dull moment. Further questioning she also said it wan't heating the food. Due to being an odd sized built in $$ unit I had to have repaired. I was getting quotes in the $4-500 range for just the magnetron. I was pretty confident the magnetron was the issue and also ordered a new capacitor and diode since I was going to be in there and a lot of money ahead repairing myself. About... Read more
The Magnetron is an OEM part for GE microwaves. The magnetron converts electrical energy into microwave radiation, which heats and cooks the food placed inside the microwave oven.
Over time, the magnetron can wear out or fail due to regular use, electrical surges, or overheating. A malfunctioning magnetron can lead to the microwave not heating properly, reducing its overall functionality and efficiency.
This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Chatted with a verified expert at justanswer.com (for a fee), he confirmed the parts I needed. AppliancePartsPros.com had them in stock AND they were 100% returnable/refundable if I didn't use them or weren't what was bad, even if I installed them! Where can you get that kind of guarantee anymore? Used some YouTube videos to learn how to support the microwave to get it down, & we moved it to the table, I took out the old magnetron and high voltage diode and replaced with the OEM magnetron and... Read more
The Magnatron is an OEM part for Frigidaire microwaves. It is the principal electronic component responsible for converting electrical energy into microwave radiation, allowing for fast and efficient cooking or heating of food.
Causes can be related to normal component fatigue over extended use. High voltage magnetron coils are also susceptible to power fluctuations or surges over time.
Symptoms of a faulty magnatron include:
This OEM Frigidaire part is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator and some Kenmore models.
Micro stopped working with accompanying loud hum and burning smell. Pulled out of cabinet (micro/stove combo by Electrolux) and found blown (and partially melted) magnetron. Easily found exact replacement on Appliance Parts Pros--ordered, and had micro back working in 2 days! Great search engine and pictures of parts are so helpful;. Have ordered from these folks in the past and will probably do it again. $100 part versus big cost for repair service or a replacement. Read more
Replace magnetron. Took longer to remove and disassemble m/w than to replace part. Above range installation. M/w was heavy- be careful. Read more
This microwave magnetron generates the energy that heats food in the oven cavity. Replacing a failed magnetron often restores normal heating.
This was a total novice job which will be apparent: Managed not to kill myself getting the microwave off the wall over the stove. disassembled the housing and watched youtube videos on discharging the capacitor (there has got to be an easier way than trying to cause an explosion). Fortunately it had difused and no sparks touching the terminals. Removed the diode and capacitor and checked both with non-digital voltmeter. Both appeared dead but it is possible the capacitor was okay since you... Read more
This is the high-voltage magnetron for a microwave oven. It generates the microwave energy that heats food; replacing a weak or failed magnetron can restore normal cooking performance and resolve "runs but no heat" complaints.
After some research, and based on the symptoms, consulted with repair person and figured it was the most common 3 parts (magnetron, capacitance, diode, and threw in a new fuse). So spent $190, and service tech came, replaced them, all good again. All done in an hour. Read more
This magnetron assembly generates the microwave energy that heats food. Replace a weak or failed unit to restore proper cooking performance and resolve no-heat complaints when the microwave appears to run but no longer warms items. What it does:
I ordered the capacitor, diode, and magnetron in hopes that I would be able to complete the repair using the less expensive parts. I first removed the oven from the wall and then I removed the metal housing to access the internal parts. I discharged the capacitor using a pair of insulated needle nose pliers. Then I changed out the diode and the capacitor and reassembled the unit and tested it. It still did not heat so I disassembled the unit again and replaced the magnetron this time.... Read more
A replacement magnetron assembly that generates the microwave energy used for cooking and reheating. Installs in countertop and over-the-range microwave ovens to restore normal heating performance when the magnetron fails. What it does:
I replaced both the Magnetron and the high voltage diode. I now have a fully functional microwave. I received the parts on time and the quality was good. I would use appliance parts pro's again. Read more
This microwave high-voltage capacitor stores and releases energy in the high-voltage circuit to power the magnetron. Replacing a failed capacitor helps restore proper heating and protects other components in the high-voltage system.
High-voltage magnetron that generates microwave energy to heat food in the oven cavity. Replacing a failed magnetron restores heating when the microwave runs but food doesn't warm. What it does:
After checking on the internet for the probable causes of the noise in my microwave and confirming the diagnosis by listening to where the noise was coming from, I decided to replace the magnetron. A few days later, the part from AppliancePartsPros.com was delivered to my door. I've never repaired a microwave before, but it wasn't too difficult; I just kept removing parts until I could get to the one I was looking for. After buttoning everything back up, the oven worked perfectly. And only 2... Read more
This magnetron is the microwave's high-voltage tube that generates the microwaves responsible for heating food. Use it as a direct replacement when your microwave powers on but no longer heats properly. What it does:
I looked up the problem on the Appliance Pros forum and it sounded like the magnetron needed to be replaced. We looked up and ordered the part from Appliance Pros and replaced the magnetron 2 days later when we received it. It was not a difficult replacement but was tume consuming to take it down and remove the cover to get to the part. Within about 90 minutes, we had our microwave back on duty! Read more
The Wall Oven Capacitor Motor is an OEM part for GE wall ovens. Located inside the oven cavity, this motor is responsible for turning the convection fan which circulates hot air for even baking and roasting.
Symptoms of a bad capacitor motor include:
Causes of failure can be wear over time, damage from debris inside the oven, or occasional voltage fluctuations which can degrade motor components.
With the support of Appliance Parts Pros, I ordered 3 parts (plus glass stove top cleaner) that were suspected to be the cause of the problem for a total of $49.59. Easily replaced the Range Oven Sensor, $15.91, at the back of the interior oven & that was it! All oven features work fine & my wife set the oven for the clean cycle earlier today. So far, so good! Thanks for your help! Would recommend Appliance Parts Pros to anyone. Read more
This is a magnetron that is used on microwave ovens. The purpose of the magnetron is to provide the microwaves that actually cook the foot inside of the microwave oven. Use caution when replacing this part. High-voltage capacitors in microwaves can retain a deadly amount of electrical charge, even when they are unplugged.If the microwave begins making a buzzing noise and doesn't heat food properly, this part will need to be replaced. Use extreme caution when working with this appliance. Unplug the unit first.This particular magnetron is compatible with microwave ovens that are manufactured by the General Electric, Hotpoint, and Maytag brands. This part is sold individually and is sourced directly from the manufacturer as a genuine OEM part.
Contacted a AppliancepartsPros tech. Told him what was wrong with my GE Microwave with range hood which is 24 years old. After trying to cook popcorn it made a buzzing noise and didn't heat food. He told me it was the magnetron. I ordered it. Received it approximately 3 days later. I installed it and it was back in perfect working order. I am happy. Saves me from purchasing a new microwave for over the stove which would be very expensive. Thank you AppliancePartsPros. Mike. Read more
The Magnetron is an OEM part for Frigidaire microwave ovens. Located behind the waveguide plate inside the microwave chamber, the magnetron generates electromagnetic waves to cook and heat food. Powered by a high-voltage transformer, a magnetron coil focuses 2.45GHz radio waves through the waveguide into the cavity.
Causes of a bad magnetron can include failures of the cathode filament or insulator over extended use, depletion of filament or high voltage components.
This genuine OEM Frigidaire magnetron is compatible with Electrolux, Gibson and some Kenmore microwave models as well.