Microwave Repair
Microwave Repair in Braddock & West Mifflin, PA
We come to you in Braddock & West Mifflin, test the microwave in place, and quote the repair before starting.
Rather type than call? Add the microwave's model number and where you are in Braddock & West Mifflin, and we'll check parts before the visit.
Two quick steps: what's wrong and where you are. We'll be in touch to set a time.
Before you book, our microwave troubleshooting page covers the common symptoms and their causes.
Microwave Makes We Work On
27 manufacturers of microwaves
Other Appliance Types
11 more kinds we repair in Braddock & West Mifflin
Microwave repair in Braddock & West Mifflin: what to know
Countertop microwaves are usually cheaper to replace than repair, so most calls worth booking involve over-the-range models installed during a remodel in West Mifflin or a rehab in the 15104 boroughs. These units double as the range hood, so a broken one leaves the kitchen without exhaust or a cooktop light as well as unable to reheat lunch. That makes repair the usual choice.
No heat, no start, or a dead turntable
A microwave that lights up and hums but does not heat usually has a failed high-voltage diode, capacitor or magnetron, or a blown high-voltage fuse. These parts hold a dangerous charge even when unplugged, so this is not owner work; we discharge the capacitor before testing. If the unit is completely dead, the main line fuse is often blown by a failing door switch, and the switch has to be replaced with it. A turntable that stops points to the motor or coupler under the tray. Exhaust fan and light faults on over-the-range models are usually separate fan motors, switches or relays on the control board, and are generally worth repairing.
Over-the-range installs on older walls
An over-the-range microwave hangs on a wall plate and is bolted through the cabinet above. In older plaster walls the plate is sometimes fastened poorly, so the unit sags and the door switches go out of alignment. If yours tilts forward, mention it. Removing it for repair takes two people, and we bring the help. Clear the cabinet above it before we arrive, since the top bolts are reached from inside.
At a Glance
Microwave Questions From This Area
Quick answers to what people ask most. If yours isn't here, bring it up on the phone or type it into the notes box when you book.
Something else on your mind?
Reach out with the brand, the symptom and a model number if you have one. Some questions we can answer on the spot; the rest a technician can check in person.
That pattern almost always points to the door switch assembly, specifically the monitor switch, which shorts the circuit if the other switches fail to open. Replacing only the fuse will not stop it. The switches and their actuator need checking together, and a sagging mount that misaligns the door should be corrected at the same time.
Microwave Problems We Diagnose
- Microwave Not Heating
- Sparking Inside
- Turntable Not Spinning
- Door Won't Close / Open
- Display Not Working
- Making Loud Noise
- Won't Start
- Sparking Inside Microwave
- Waveguide Cover Burned or Damaged
- Door Switch Failure
- Door Not Closing Properly
- Door Handle Broken
Microwave giving you trouble?
For an over-the-range or built-in microwave in Rankin, Braddock, North Braddock or West Mifflin, call or book online.
Microwave Repair in Houses, Apartments and Rentals
Repair for over-the-range and built-in microwaves in Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and West Mifflin, including no-heat faults, dead turntables, failed door switches and exhaust fan problems.
How a Microwave Repair Visit Works
Describe the Problem
The brand, the model number if it's handy, and what the appliance is doing. A photo of the rating label is a bonus.
Diagnosis On Site
The technician tests the appliance and its power, water, drain, gas or vent until the failed part is found.
Explanation and Quote
You hear what failed and what the repair costs, then decide. Nothing starts without your OK.
Repair and Test
The part goes in, the appliance runs a cycle, and you see that it works before we leave.