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Microwave— Common Problems

24 known symptoms

Touchpad does not respond

45% of problemsREALLY EASY

Determine why the touchpad in your microwave will not work. Learn to inspect the membrane switch, an...

Unusual noise

33% of problemsREALLY EASY

When your microwave starts making loud and unusual noises it can mean any number of things. Learn to...

Noisy

32% of problems

Will not start

13.4% of problems

Doesn’t shut off

11% of problemsREALLY EASY

Repair a microwave that will not shut off. Learn to inspect the door interlock switch, and the smart...

Door latch failure

10.5% of problems

No heat

9% of problemsREALLY EASY

If your microwave is not heating you need to inspect the high voltage diode, the door switch, and th...

Burning smell

8.1% of problems

Fridge too warm

6.4% of problems

Display not working

5.8% of problems

Leaking

4.7% of problems

Rust/corrosion

4.1% of problems

Not heating

3.5% of problems

Won’t turn on

2% of problemsREALLY EASY

Figure out why your microwave will not turn on. Learn how to inspect the door switch, ceramic fuse, ...

Tray won’t turn

2% of problemsREALLY EASY

When the tray in your microwave will not turn there might be a problem with drive motor, coupler, or...

Door not closing properly

2% of problemsREALLY EASY

If the door of your microwave won't close you cannot use the appliance, it will not start. If you ar...

Door stuck closed

2% of problemsREALLY EASY

You might have an issue with the door latch lever or button if your microwave will not open. Find ou...

Exhaust fan not working

2% of problemsREALLY EASY

Repair a microwave exhaust fan that has stopped working. It could be as simple as changing out the c...

Is sparking or arcing

1% of problemsREALLY EASY

Shuts off after a few seconds

Turntable not turning

Turns on by itself

Door won't open

Is tripping circuit breaker