Glenn B Lake Worth , FL February 17, 2015 Mmv5208wq1 no heat Tested magnetron on lowest scale 200ohms reading 0.03 ohms tested ok but looking at antenna had rust on tip .replaced works great . great service here thanks gb Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Jerome P Fargo , ND September 13, 2015 Appliance: KitchenAid Microwave Hood Combination 1.8 Cu. Ft. KHMS1850SBL0 My microwave wouldn't heat so i did some research and decided it was the magnetron I talked to the local appliance repair and they told me it would be $190 for the part. I asked them how much for them to fix it and it was over $300. That was if I took it to them. Appliance part had the part for $130 and it took me 2hrs. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Susan J Wheeling , WV June 04, 2016 Would not heat up Since the Magnetron was behind other parts,cell phone pictures were taken of each part as they were taken out. Labeled all wires. Magnetron was in a "housing" and a lot of parts had to be removed. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set