sch911 wrote:
Microwaves are expendable. Recycle it and spend the $ for another one. Not worth the time or energy to fix them IMHO.
Au-contrer!
Two years out ours did the same thing so I set it on the campground picnic table on an old towel and started pulling screws. I removed the cabinet cover and found a nifty little fuse inside. I went to Ace hardware and found a replacement fuse... decided to buy two as they were cheap. Replaced the fuse and all was hunky-dory again!
That was six years ago and I just heated up a sandwich with the same unit a couple hours ago!
Since you have it out of the cabinet the hard part is done. Pull a few screws and replace the fuse. LOTS cheaper than a replacement unit! Could last you another six years or more!
Oh, I taped the extra fuse to the inside of the cabinet cover so if it happens again I am ready to go!
Back in the day our grandparents would REPAIR things when they broke. These days we are all-too often quick to toss stuff and buy new. often times that is not necessary. A few hand tools and a little dexterity, a steady hand and a little care and caution and MANY things can be repaired by someone with a little knowledge and a lot of willpower. Fix it yourself and not only do you save money but you also get the satisfaction of taking care of yourself and being eco-friendly. After all, that thing you toss has to go SOMEWHERE.