Microwave Repair
Microwave Repair in Murrysville, Irwin & Trafford, PA
We come to you in Murrysville, Irwin & Trafford, 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 Murrysville, Irwin & Trafford, 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.
Symptoms, causes and repair-or-replace advice for every make: see microwave repair in Pittsburgh.
Microwave Makes We Work On
27 manufacturers of microwaves
Other Appliance Types
11 more kinds we repair in Murrysville, Irwin & Trafford
Microwave repair in Murrysville, Irwin & Trafford: what to know
Over-the-range microwaves are standard in kitchens remodeled from the 1990s onward, and built-in or drawer models appear in larger new kitchens. Because these units also work as the range hood, a failure affects more than reheating: the exhaust fan and cooktop light may stop too. Countertop microwaves are rarely worth repairing, but a mounted unit with matching trim often is.
Steps for a microwave that runs but doesn't heat
Microwaves store a dangerous charge in the high-voltage capacitor even when unplugged, so this is not an owner repair. The technician discharges the capacitor and then tests the door interlock switches, since a worn switch can blow the main fuse or stop the magnetron circuit. Next, the high-voltage diode, capacitor and transformer are checked, and the magnetron is measured for continuity and shorts to the case. If those are good, the control board's relay output is tested. Sparking inside usually traces to a damaged waveguide cover, chipped cavity paint or metal in the dish, and the waveguide cover is an inexpensive part to replace.
Over-the-range units, hood fans and grease filters
If the fan runs loudly or the cooktop light flickers, check and clean the grease filters underneath, since clogged filters overwork the fan motor. Mounted units come down from a wall plate and need two people to handle safely, so clear the range top below before the technician arrives. If the door no longer latches firmly or the turntable stalls, stop using the unit until it is checked.
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.
Not necessarily. Many over-the-range models switch the vent fan on automatically when a thermal sensor detects heat from the cooktop below. If the fan runs with the cooktop off and cool, the sensor or control board may be faulty and can be tested.
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 microwave repair in Murrysville, Irwin, North Huntingdon or Trafford, call or book online.
Microwave Repair in Houses, Apartments and Rentals
Over-the-range and built-in microwave repair in Murrysville, Irwin, North Huntingdon and Trafford kitchens, handled carefully because of the stored high-voltage charge inside every single unit.
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.