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Home Repair Busted Microwave

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by Steve Campot, Feb 16, 2010.

  1. Steve Campot

    Steve Campot Broadlands Real Estate Broker

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    Hello All,

    My GE Profile built in microwave is working great, except it does not heat the food. I mean light on, fan on, tray moves but no heat. Anyone had the same problem and no how to fix it?

    Thanks,
    Steve
     
    Steve Campot, Feb 16, 2010
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  2. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    Sounds like your magnetron either failed or died. You could try and see if you can buy one from a parts supplier, but might be easier and maybe even cheaper to just buy a new oven...
     
    Mr. Linux, Feb 16, 2010
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    Mr. Linux, Feb 16, 2010
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  4. icici

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    That is what happened to ours (GE profile) last summer. We ended up with just purchaing a new one. Its another story that a new microwave traggered a "upgrade other kitchen appliances so they all match" wave.
     
    icici, Feb 17, 2010
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  5. JLC

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    We had the magnetron replaced on our GE Spacemaker a few years ago. I was worried that it wouldn't last for long but it's worked fine since then.

    The magnetron has a 10 year warranty so the part was free but the service call was around $100 if I remember correctly.
     
    JLC, Feb 17, 2010
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  6. Steve Campot

    Steve Campot Broadlands Real Estate Broker

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    Thanks All!

    I called GE and they are sending me a new Mega-thing-e free. Didn't even ask me to pay for shipping. I wonder if I can install it myself...Time to get out the crab hammer and butter knife.
     
    Steve Campot, Feb 17, 2010
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  7. Mr. Linux

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    Wow, was the part still under warranty?
     
    Mr. Linux, Feb 17, 2010
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  8. Steve Campot

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    Yep ten years. House was built in 2004.
     
    Steve Campot, Feb 17, 2010
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    Just an update. I received the part and took the microwave down. I found several how to videos on Utube and after about an hour I had it ready for a test. It failed so it is not the megnetron. Which probably means it is the diode or the transformer. Both are expensive parts so I got on Craig's list and found a very similar model in the correct color for $20. So I'm going to go get it and if it fits I'll be done. If it doesn't then I'll use the parts from it...

    Wish me luck!
     
    Steve Campot, Feb 24, 2010
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  10. Steve Campot

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    20$ microwave from Craig's List fit and is working perfectly. Much better than the new $450 option.
     
    Steve Campot, Mar 1, 2010
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