My microwave began making a loud noise while operating today, and it also stopped heating. It is a GE, and it is about 7 years old. If possible, I would like to fix it myself, rather than call out an expensive repairman. Any one know about microwaves, that could give me some ideas of what might be wrong?
2007-05-15 03:55:59 · 11 answers · asked by James B 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Almost has to be the magnitron tube; and that's not something you can change.
2007-05-15 03:58:27 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not familiar with microwaves and how they work, I would highly recommened you not even try to open the case... There are high voltages exceeding 25,000 volts that operate in a microwave, also there are high voltage capacitors that will hold a charge even when the microwave is unplugged... For the price of new ones it's not even worth the risk...
2007-05-15 15:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by Kirk D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't fix it yourself. Chances are very good that it's given up the ghost. So get a new microwave: It would be both cheaper and less dangerous than trying to repair it.
2007-05-15 04:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all above r great ideas....u cud also when u av spare time, prepare things like sauces to add to pasta, pies, fish, lasganes, sheperds pies ect and freeze them....do a big batch of them n freeze them. then put them in the oven/microwave for howeva long n ad sum veg or whateva u fancy!!! this is a good thing to get ur toddler involved in aswell....they can help u make these dishes as a good time passer on a sunday afternoon!!!
2016-05-18 21:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not under any circumstances try to repair a microwave yourself. they are dangerous to mess with even for trained techs. if it's a counter top type it would be cheaper, much cheaper to buy a new one as opposed to fixing it. Take it to a certified tech though.
2007-05-18 17:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by nmb28540 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt try to fix a microwave by your self, you probabley won't be able to.
2007-05-15 03:58:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, mircowaves do not cost that much...have you been to the store lately? you can get a nice for for $64.00 sometimes less if on sale or clearance..don't try to fix it you will get hurt & it can cost more if you try to do it yourself, please it's 7 years old it's time for a new one like 3 years ago!
2007-05-15 04:01:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Danger, not worth it. Save up and get a new one with a warranty.
2007-05-15 04:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by Cassie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New ones are cheap anyways
2007-05-15 03:59:49 · answer #9 · answered by lucasone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new one they don,t cost much. $ 50.00/$60.00 at walmart
2007-05-15 04:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋