I have a GE Spacemaker 1800, microwave such as the ones hanging (bolted) over the oven. Somehow one day as i wanted to warm a cup of milk, i set the time to one minute and left it to get hot. When i took the cup of milk out, it was the same temperature as before.....the microwave works great (still spins it's table, has working lights, makes the nosies and everything besides heating the item up). I hope you could help me thanks with an understanding of whats happening thanks.
2007-12-21 12:51:25 · 8 answers · asked by Jerry 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Like everyone else has stated, buy a new one because it's not worth repairing, especially if you're not in the mood to unmount, disassemble, reassemble and then rehang. It MIGHT be the magnetron, but there's almost half a dozen components that can cause your microwave's symptom should any one of them fail (thermal fuse, diode, capacitor, transformer, etc.).
If it's under warranty, you might be able to get a GE service tech out to field test it for you. They'll most likely tell you what's gone bad (and tell you it will cost x-amount of dollars to repair) and you can service it yourself at that point because you'll know which part to replace. Or just pay them to do it for you at a rate of about $50 an hour with the part possibly free.
If you do attempt to repair yourself, be mindful of the capacitor -- it can kill you if not discharged properly. Good luck.
2007-12-21 15:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As one of the previous poster said there are many other reasons that can cause "no heat". Actually the magnetron is the most reliable and least likely component to fail. They usually just fade away into a low heat or longer cooking time required. Door interlock switches, fuses, diodes, SCR's or control panel would be a more common source of trouble. For a diagnosis, you may wish to take the unit to repair center. The service call to your home is likely the thing that will put it out of repair budget. These units can be dangerous, besides a trained tech will reassemble all the air guides and protective insulators in the correct position.
2007-12-24 12:02:58 · answer #2 · answered by oldman49_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The magnetron tube that produces microwave has called it a day. Repairing is very expensive, keep the glass tray and throw it away. Sometimes you find trade in sales where you can get a bargain.
Buy a new one (remember to keep the glass tray, it is really handy to serve cakes).
2007-12-21 14:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by cindywinton 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if its old its just worn out, so buy a newer model as it will be cheaper than repairing the old one. the same happened to me and it was only a third of the original price to replace it with a new and better model
2007-12-22 00:50:14 · answer #4 · answered by David L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is something called a magnatron (sp) that goes bad in microwave ovens.
It is just as expensive to repair as to buy a new one.
2007-12-21 13:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by Ohno 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ohno is right. Mine went out and Sears wanted $286.00 to fix it. I would have fixed it myself, but I could not find anyone to sell me a magnetron tube. They can be somewhat dangerous. Buy a new one.
2007-12-21 14:15:23 · answer #6 · answered by sammyjk1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have a regular fuse in them like every thing else it will blow sometimes. check it
2007-12-21 16:28:30 · answer #7 · answered by cooljeff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is buggered get a new one
2007-12-21 13:10:38 · answer #8 · answered by mmdjaajl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋