Microwave Oven Troubleshooting in MINUTES ~ STEP BY STEP
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- The best video for a detailed, easy to understand, step by step microwave oven troubleshooting guide to repair your faulty microwave oven in minutes. This video is INTENDED for people who have some level of skill working with electrical equipment/electronics. Read disclaimer below. Over the years, I have repaired many microwave ovens, and the test procedures outlined in this video are exactly what I use.
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Hello, thank you for an excellent video. I'm however having a weird microwave issue and 3 techs have been unable to help. The whole microwave (lights, display, power ) will go off, come back on randomly days later and run until it blows fuse. Changed cap, magnetron, door switches, really only thing left is control board. Any insight? Thank you. Scott
Scott Clune Could be a misaligned door switch, faulty thermal cutoff, faulty wiring, or faulty control board.
Amazing tutorial thank you! Before l order the tools... my combi oven sounds like it contains a crazy hamster on a rattling metal wheel since my son slammed its door (sent to bed with no supper!) I read about 300 questions but cant find my problem though some mention slammed doors. Im hoping you could suggest a starting point rather than my tackling any tasks unnecessarily as this oven is really heavy and cumbersome? Love your voice in the vids too by the way :)
My microwave quit heating anything so I went through the parts and found a bad thermal and diode. I replaced both, plugged it in and immediately the fan ran on a very low speed, almost as if it was sensing heat (like an oven on under it). It's only 45 degrees in my garage so it shouldn't come on. Also, it still wouldn't heat. Checked the two parts I replaced and found the diode was bad again. Any suggestions what would be causing this? I followed your video and found nothing else seeming to be bad with it.
electronicsNmore how I found?
As someone with no experience testing a microwave, your video is clear and concise and demonstrates that it doesn't require a licensed repairman. It requires a little common sense and attention to safety.
Thank you for your effort.
the behavior of electricity on a capacitor is the most tricky safety part.
@rayaidanmanansala2456 its not just tricky, its potentially lethal. That capacitor holds 2000 volts, if you touch that when its fully charged its extremely dangerous.
I started in the microwave business back when Litton first entered the retail market I believe in the early 1970's. While not a defect or a repair problem I want to point out the most common error I see people making virtually all the time, this mistake is widespread on videos on CZcams. When consumer microwaves first came out the manufacturers spent millions trying to get the most even 'pattern', or distribution of microwaves in the cooking area. Then some companies gave up and started putting turntables in their microwaves, just about all followed fairly quickly. The idea was to move the food around instead of the microwaves themselves, these days they don't seem to even try to make them cook evenly, depending on the turntable to take care of it. Now the important part: I see people put something in the microwave and put it in the center of the turntable, DON'T DO THAT! The center doesn't move around, it sits there in the same spot, if you have a hot spot or cold spot, its going to be in the center of the turntable. If you have a single small item, a donut, a cup of coffee etc, put it towards the edge, never put anything in the middle if you can avoid it since it defeats the entire purpose of the turntable. Sometimes you have a larger item and you can't avoid the center, but usually in that case you can take it out and change what part is in the center for the rest of the cooking. Another handy tip, if heating up something that takes up a lot of room on the plate, arrange the food around the edges of the plate, leaving the center empty and put that empty spot in the middle, its like you are making it in a ring mold, like a cake with a hole in the middle. In all the years I was in the business I sponsored and attended many microwave cooking schools, this is the #1 handiest tip and most common error when I see someone using a microwave.
Great information I learned something from what you had to say
Thx for this
Very informative. Thanks.
Correct, well noted.
Makes sense not to put things in the middle of a turntable-based oven.
If I may add my two cents, I have an Amana RR-800 and I had to do a little repair on it a few years ago. Specifically, the stirring antenna wasn't spinning, so obviously the cooking action wasn't what it should have been.
Thought it could be a faulty stirring motor, but it turned out that it didn't use a motor for the antenna at all. The foam lining inside the oven was being used to help direct airflow from the blower in a way that not only kept the magetron cool but also got the antenna to spin. Over the years, that foam deteriorated and was permitting too much airflow to leak out.
Replaced the rotted foam with foam weatherstripping from the hardware store and it worked to restore the stirring action.
I was a microwave engineer and found this video absolutely correct. I would like to add that keeping the inside of the oven clean is essential. A splash of gravy or food left inside will carry on cooking and eventually glow and burn through the paint to expose bare metal which will eventually destroy the machine.
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Yes Sir, you said it right...👍👍👍
My mom's microwave works great but makes an insanely loud sound. It sounds like a magnetron (electrical) and not like a fan (slapping). Is there a way to fix the sound or do I need to replace the magnetron?
Michael Gustavson
Did you have it fix ?
@@MichaelGustavsonArchitect years ago when microwave ovens cost six times more than today, I used to replace lots of magnetrons and other components but not anymore because they are mass produced, the ovens are so cheap to buy and last a lot longer.
This is the most thorough, clear, and concise video for troubleshooting a microwave. All of my questions were answered. Thank you very much!
Update: I replaced all three parts you explained. Magnetron was burned at the connector but tested good, diode was the issue. I purchased a capacitor and diode together and old capacitor was in spec but new capacitor was better in spec. Microwave is much quieter and heats quicker on foods. Thank you for your videos and giving me the confidence to do this. $70 new parts not used. Praying for 10 more years now. 😆
I've watched MANY instructional videos on repairing a variety of items, even made a couple of them myself, and I have never seen a more clear and understandable one than this one! Thanks for sharing this and my compliments on a job superbly done.
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I agree 100%
Thanks for this video
it was very helpfull indeed, it really helped me!!!!
Brilliant...thank you!!
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This presentation is excellent in all respects: communication, filming, clarity, thoroughness and detail. I can't imagine finding a better troubleshooting analysis on microwaves.
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One of the best, extremely structured microwave oven repair tutorial, a five-star rating. The author sounds very knowledgeable and experienced.
I just found a faulty relay after watching this video. Great work!
Glad it helped!
OK. I'm pretty handy at all repairs, but sometimes you just have to go to the experts. My hat is off to you. You sure know your stuff. Everything was exactly as you said. The testing helped me discover that all I needed was a $15 diode and nothing else. Saved me hundreds of dollars. You are the best of all the microwave videos that I watched. Period.
how /where did you find the diode you needed?
I can’t thank you enough . I’m pretty good at fixing almost anything . This video helped me save my $250 microwave by diagnosing a bad door switch . $6 for 2 of them on Amazon . I hope you make some money on this video. My friend is eating crow after this fix. Very good quality video and narrative. Thank you so much !!
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I like how you take the time to explain how each part works and how to test the part. This video is worth saving if you want to fix your own microwave and save money. Start collecting parts from microwaves people throw away.
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The most professional,understandable, useful explanation possible.Respect.
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Dude, this is the king of all microwave repair videos. Great job. I liked and now follow
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Amen. this is by far the best one I've seen today! Thanks!!
Thanks for a great video where you showed the location of the components and a step by step procedure to test each component. From your explanation in the video as well as replies to viewers’ comments, I consider you very knowledgeable, and highly motivated in troubleshooting. Hats off to you, Sir. Thank you for sharing your video!!!
This video is extremely helpful. For those of us with combo microwave/convection wall ovens, being able to troubleshoot and repair saves hundreds in repair bills. I had a voltage spike the resulted in two blown fuses -- still not sure how fuses in series both blow, but....in any event this video gave me the info and confidence to tackle the problem. As a result of disassembling the unit to access the fuses I accidentally loosened a wire on the control panel. Back to this video....helped me find the problem. I haven't been through all your videos, but maybe at some point you could walk through reading the technical schematic for one of these things. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.
I have watched how to videos on repairing everything from dishwashers to car problems. This video is by far the best. Great knowledge, communication, and filming. Thanks.
BOB E. Thanks for the kind words!
Totally agree, thank you... following your video I managed to identify the fault.
I wonder if capacitor has a value to check,well done
I agree with other comments. I have watched probably a thousand repair videos, and this was the best. My problem ended up being the diode. Now it works like a charm.
So refreshing to have a super well done video! Articulate, informative, and no loud music! LOL. Super! You "know your Smoke!" Many Thanks , Lee, Florida
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I really love the fact that you know how many ovens really are, I've seen just a couple and agree with all that you said and even better, learned very good things in the way.
Very good and safer way to discharge the cap, this also could be used for other situations, like old CNCs, have a similar configuration with a high V cap.
Thank you.
That's amazing! You've explained the whole story of microwave repair in twenty something minutes! Good job, listen! Thank you!
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The best ever simple explanation by any technician ! Thank you
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Just discovered your channel due to a misbehaving microwave. This is the best laid out, methodical, logical, troubleshooting & repair video I have yet to come across. I haven't cracked open the case on mine yet, but I now know I have a bad capacitor diode and have had for sometime now. Thank you!
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Hands down one of, if not THE best explanation of testing components used in microwaves as well as other appliances and devices. Thank you thank you thank you!
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The most informative by a mile. Also he tells you what to test first like a flowchart. Now to put it to the test.
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Kudos for this "no stones unturned" thorough video! When there was no power on my microwave, I wasted a ton of time looking at many simplistic videos that stopped saying anything beyond the main fuse. This video goes beyond that. And yes, it was the thermal cut off switch in my case that failed the continuity test and on closer examination had burnt! (No wonder I sensed a plastic burning smell when it went dead). Now I need to order the part. Will come back and update this comment after I fix it and my microwave comes back to life again.
But, nevertheless this is a great video! Glad I came across this.
Great video, thank you so much. My elderly neighbor is so happy to have her microwave repaired for $5 (a dead door switch).
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Where did you buy the switch?
@@TheRainHarvester Amazon.com (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RGDHVDB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Best troubleshooting video on microwaves I have seen. I realize it was created 9 years ago but it still applies.
This how to video is among the finest I have ever seen. Thanks for helping me out of a simple microwave problem. Keep-up the great work!
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I just sent you $20 thru PayPal. The 12V-120V relay was toast and I would never have known how to test to narrow it down. It's back in the cabinet, happy as a microwave can be. Thanks! Oh, and your diagnostic approach was well presented and easy to understand.
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Fantastic video. It is more than a microwave testing, it is a class about troubleshooting a microwave.
About the diode testing, my meter showed a diode as bad. I then added a 9 volt battery in series with the diode and then the test confirmed that my diode was good. Inverting the polarities on the diode my meter showed voltage crossing the diode in one direction and not crossing the diode in another direction.
Any way this video is the best that I ewer saw about troubleshooting a microwave.
Congratulations and thanks for posting.
Thorough material. Thanks to you I diagnosed a faulty switch, replaced it, spent $30 + can-do-it to avoid a $250 replacement microwave + $100 install. Excellent! Two thumbs up!!
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Thank you so much for the information beginning at 16:30 of how to check the magnetron. My magnetron tested with high resistance from either lead to the body of the magnetron. Ordered a new magnetron, tested the new one with O.L (open line) in all test. Installed the new one and my microwave is working again. The original magnetron lasted approx 7 years. Your video is the only one of many I viewed that really explains how to check the magnetron. Thanks!😄
Thanks buddy, did everything you did. The wire from the transformer goes right to the door switch which was faulty. Very good video.++++
Thank you for the great and comprehensive video! I'd like to share my small experience with others. The fuse in my ten years old AEG Micromat microwave blew up after I heated a cup of coffee and opened the oven door with a rush movement. (At the same moment a 16A automatic switch triggered in the supply line too). Luckily, I found in the internet a service bulletin for AEG/Electrolux microwaves which states: "The fuse may operate (blow) as a result of other component failures within the product but in some cases it may also be possible for the fuse to blow as a result of opening the door via the open button." Exactly this happened by me. I replaced the fuse and the oven is sound again.
As an hvac technician myself i really appreciate your tutorial video sometimes we need idea from other people who have wide experience with these works especially this thing was not being thought on most schools and being acquired on experience thanks a lot
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Thank you. You're video helped me fix my microwave, a thing I didn't really think I could do. Much more than saving on the inconvenience and expense of having someone come to fix it, it was a real thrill to diagnose and fix the problem myself. You've got another subscriber.
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This is the best video on microwave repair I have seen
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Last night my microwave oven starts to make funny noises and its heating up on the back lower side.
Extremly hot.
It was just connected to the power suply , it was not turned on (I didnt press any buttons ) but the back of the oven was hot and make some strage noises like an old fridge.
Can you give me a hint, plz :)
For any "DIY" people, this guy did a good job talking in laymens terms.
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Awesome!!! Had it all together & knew it 'should' work...I saw the part about the thermal cutoff about 1/3 into the video. We felt it was that. Looked at our "b4" pics & that little doodad was *touching* the old magnetron & when we put the new one in it wasn't. Voila! Fixed!! It's an un-replaceable RV micro for an old rig. Your video saved us having to spend $1,000 or more on remodeling & a new micro. YOU ROCK!!!
thanks for the great troubleshooting video. Just saved me a bunch of money and time. Microwave would start and turn off after 1 second. Took it apart, discharged the capacitor, noticed it was a little dusty and greasy so I cleaned it up, including contacts. Plugged it in, tried again, and same thing. Discharged capacitor and did a resistance test on it. It was shorted, 4 ohms and dropping across the contacts. Fortunately, had spare capacitor from previous microwave. Replaced cap, plugged it in, and this time no power. Checked fuse - it was blown. Replaced fuse, plugged in, clock lit up, put cup of water in it, turned it on for 30 seconds and it worked! Thank you very much.
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I'd have to agree that this troubleshooting video is top notch in every respect.
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Thanks for the very helpful valuable needed info , very appreciated here ,very well presented, keep up the fine productions 📚📘📐🔬🎓⚡
WOW. Another really good video on microwave oven repairs.Again we have a step by step,detailed and in-depth video following a logical and planned route from start to finish.
What I found especially helpful was the ability to go to other the other "electronicsNmore" videos for yet more explanatory details.The person who produced these videos is a damned good instructor and I,for one,am most grateful.Way to go!!!!
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Definitely a good troubleshooting technique and a good video. I am an air-con. and refrigeration tech. and I can tell you are a knowledgeable person. Thanks
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Alan Pastor good evening
I do more of residential tubing and wiring I haven't done this kind of thing but now it's all in my head .thank you!
Excellent instructional video - especially pointing out the safety concerns with the capacitor! Very detailed and easy to follow. Thank you!
Great video, very clear and logical troubleshooting paths. My 10yr old Bosch microwave stopped heating, using the info in this video I was able to narrow the problem down to the diode. The diode was readily available at an electronics store for $6. Saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you!
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I was getting ready to replace my 7 year old unit but after seeing this i decided to give it a try. Once i got it open and started checking the switches I found one of them shorted out and ordered it on Amazon. Thanks for the Information , You saved me a ton of money
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Excellent video thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to go into at great length all the different components and ways to check them. Much appreciated and take care.
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Many thanks for the detailed troubleshooting guide!
In my case the problem was that one the connections between the magnetron and its cables developed a dark layer of corrosion or burn (probably high transient resistance caused by poor connection) over the years, which finally lead to complete open circuit right before the magnetron.
Mechanically cleaning the developed residue from the connections and making the cable's connector terminal tighter with pliers solved the malfunction.
Great to hear!
One of the best microwave repair videos I have seen - good voice for presentation and videos skills!
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This was a great video! I decided to play with a 6 yr old Magic Chef microwave oven which suddenly stopped working a few days ago. I bought the proper tools to get the unit open. The upper microswitch which read intermittently faulty on an ohmmeter was the culprit. I removed it temporarily, pushed on the switch push button a few times and put it back in. It worked great following. Thanks!
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Spray it with some contact cleaner or scavange some from another microwave oven lol
Thanks for a great video on microwave,liked the part that shows how to discharge the capacitor first before proceeding to check the fault.keep it up friend.
This is simply the best step-by-step I ever saw on any appliance. No BS, all excellent info. All sorts of tips about how individual faults can affect various aspects of operation, with pinpoint tests of individual components. (It is also a much-needed tutorial on how to use a DVOM, which is really important for inexperienced users.
His tips on the main relay helped me locate a sticking main power relay (stuck closed) that powered the mag as soon as the unit was plugged in. A few stiff raps on the relay and it is working again until my $5 replacement arrives.
Save this link in a safe place!
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Very very professional teaching. Erudite speaker with lots of technical knowledge
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Excellent explanation! Very structured and clear. This guy knows what he's doing and how to put it simple. Very useful. Thank you very much! Thumbs up!
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Also check the resistance of the magnetron antenna (cylindrical tube at base with output aperture) to the case. It should read very low (fraction of ohm) just like between the terminals. If it reads high, you may have a bad magnetron even if the other resistance readings look ok. I had one that measured at 35 ohms. All other measurements were normal.
Wow! I will not do that myself but great video. Thanks for sharing your great knowledge!
Thank You! If you don't feel comfortable doing this, then you made the right decision. :-)
The internet is amazing due to people like you.
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one of the best repair videos ever watched , many thanks.
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Nice and thorough. I can't thank you enough for revisiting the capacitor discharge procedure after each time the microwave was connected to mains again. (Plugged into an outlet for the non-geeks)
One thing I would add is a strong caution regarding the magnetron vacuum tube insulator. They used to be made of beryllium oxide and if cracked, gouged, or broken the dust from that is highly toxic if inhaled. Not sure if the insulators are still made of that nasty stuff.
Yes, they're hard to break. I broke one years back outdoors, I was standing upwind. I didn't observe any dust when it broke open, it was a clean break.
First class video. Best I ever seen . Thank you.
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Very useful video and explanation. Our microwave is from 2002. It gave an F3 error, beeping and the screen was black - clock does not seen. All other buttons work. We opened the cover to reach the panel from back side, cleaned some dust, touched connections on it, and it got O.K. Thank you.
Thank so much for this full explanation tutorial. This is by far the best I have ever watched.
Very useful. Thank you .
The best explanation ever, I have a question: what is the function of high voltage diode and capacitor?
It doubles the output voltage. Thanks for watching!
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Brilliant! One quick short video, covered everything! Thank you!
This is what makes youtube great. Like others have said fantastic clear breakdown of every component with diagnostics on each. Capacitor sagety is a big one.
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very informative repairing video, thanks for good work!
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Thank you for the detailed troubleshooting analysis. I confirmed my High Voltage Cap was bad. Ordered a new one and all is good again!
Just wanted to say, I looked through soooo many microwave disassembly vids. This one though most likely saved my life! I wired up the screw driver as directed with the resistor and grounded against the metal. I was also wearing heavy duty rubber gloves, but the handle of the screw driver got very hot and then I did the next terminal.... and it was done. I know that the voltage was bleeding off and I am super thankful I found this because, I actually considered doing it solo first.
If the oven was unplugged before opening it up, the screwdriver shouldn't get hot when using the resistor discharge tool. Thanks for watching!
Great video, although buying all equipment and parts to fix it, it's so much cheaper to get a a new $70 microwave. After buying a diode for $21 and it didn't fix the problem, I got a brand new one for $70. Parts could be expensive, not worth time going through the microwave unless you want to be a repair guy.
Wow, they ripped you off with that diode. I only pay a couple bucks. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Just as an aside to this excellent video, it would be a good idea to add an extra diode or 2 to the capacitor. If the diode stops working it could potentially damage the main circuit board. This would probably make you buy a new microwave oven. This also goes for things like washing machines.
WWRONG!, do not try this!
This is a really high quality troubleshooting video
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Thanks for making this video! I've taken my microwave apart and tested both the transformer and magnetron with the ohms meter. I've removed them from the unit. In both cases there is zero resistance on the input leads indicating they're both bad. Would it be unusual for them both to go bad at the same time? Also do you have a suggestion on where to get parts cheap?
Double check your meter. Use an incandescent bulb to verify.
40 Watts : around 97.6 Ohms
60 Watts : around 71.4 Ohms
100 Watts : around 39.5 Ohms
@@electronicsNmore Great Idea! I'll do that thank you. Where do you buy most of your parts?
hello sir ,i have a question.how do you calculate the resistance required for capacitor discharge ? waiting for your reply,thank you.
Excellent video. Just resurrected my large, expensive, over the range Whirlpool microwave oven. I verified all of the parts per your video, but I found that someone had previously tweaked the socket for the heavy amp fuse so the power for the transformer was intermittent. I am an IT engineer and a former helicopter mechanic and this video is one of the best how to's I have ever seen!! Subbed.
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I will! I am fixing my broken icemaker next :)
The most brilliant troubleshooting video that I have seen !
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Our 25 year old mwave was ROCK SOLID and never missed a beat. Loved the ole thing because it did such a good job. Tonight it went dead. Pulled the fuse and found it open. Put in a new fuse and blew it too. Figured it was a hopeless wreck and everyone mourned as I carried the super heavy beast out to the curb. Sat it down and reckoned they just don't build em like that these days.
Got online and started looking at mwave reviews to find that they are ALL garbage these days!!!
One click of the mouse button led to another and finally HERE..
Went outside and brought my mwave in from the curb where it was to be collected tomorrow for the dump and by following your instructions to the tee, found a shorted capacitor!! Ordered a new capacitor and new diodes (because why not they are cheap), checked everything else out and it's solid.
For $50 I might just bring the ole girl back to life!!!
Thanks for the instructions mate.. You're a true champ.
and the result was .... ???
TheTextralian I had watched this vidio for two minute meanwhile I glanced at your comment, same problem. Thanks, I didnt have to go all the way through the video. I just went to get the part and it is fixed. At the part shop, There is a big pile of the cap may be 200. Perhaps this is the most common cause.
@@thorn3686 The Textralian can't answer you. he was electrocuted - fried up real crisp.
@@waltp3373 Ha Ha Lol 😂👍⚡⚡
Yep they dont build -em like that any more , you probably got a meaty transformer in it too, good repair job there , i got a realic unit too !⚡📘📚🔧⚡
If you haven't watch this guy's video on repairing window air conditioners, you need to. He packs more information into a half hour that you need to watch them over and over to get it all. These video are like mini- courses in repair.
Hey this is the best video I have seen! My microwave went recently - the oven and grill functions work absolutely fine! Without any knowledge of testing and seeing your video I replaced the HVF after opening the microwave. It had definitely blown. As soon as I replaced it it blew again (again all oven and grill functions worked). Again after a bit of research (and not seeing your vid) I guessed that it was the magnetron had gone. Replaced that fairly easily (now watched your vid to see how to discharge the capacitor). Again it blew the fuse. So decided to try and check the capacitor and diode. The capacitor seemed to check fine (assume the grill and oven functions use the capacitor?) but using a basic multimetre I decided the diode have gone. It’s only a basic multimetre but seemed to be similar to yours. I didn’t hook it up to a battery. Before replacing I thought and hoped the replacement one would work - it didn’t according to the multimetre. So hooked it up to a 9v battery and new and old seemed to work!! So I’m a little confused what I should do next. I haven’t put the new diode in yet to check as I guess the fuse will blow again!! I think I will check anyhow.
If you see this do you have any other suggestions? Should I just change the capacitor? When I discharged it I felt nothing - I reckon it felt discharged. I had turned the power off to it for a while. Any ideas would be welcome!!
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Question, every thing on my microwave seems to work fine but as soon as it is plugged in the fan runs and won't shut off. Does not matter whether is open or closed same thing happens . Tested door switches, work fine. Tested continuity of wires no problem there, any ideas? Only way to shut fan off is to pull the plug. Thanks , Paul ... Great video!
you have a shorted fan relay it is the small relay sometimes is may unstick if you tap it if this works good if not replace with correct coil voltage and pin layout the contacts are welded together
Mr.ElectronicsNmore ,you are a GOD sent and I wish you could live forever and help people as you do now
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Thank you so much! Turns out my microwave just had a bad switch at the door latch, I replaced it as well as the burnt light bulb for $2 total and the unit works perfectly fine now!
Note: When you discharge the capacitor - which he does early on in the video - just attaching the wire to somewhere on the chassis might not be enough. The chassis needs to be grounded to truely discharge the cap. If you have a grounded wall outlet, plug the microwave back into the outlet, and then the chassis will be grounded for proper cap discharge. DO NOT TURN THE MICROWAVE ON! And keep in mind, when plugged into the wall outlet, there will be live components within the unit. Be careful what you're touching.
Many thanks for this comment. I hope everyone reads it and heeds your advice.
I swapped out the magnetron and now the microwave works beautifully. The strange thing is the new magnetron tested just like the old one. Three zeros on the ohmeter between terminals and open circuit to the case. The old magnetron must have failed in a different way. I did notice that the microwave cover felt warm with the old magnetron like it was getting heated up instead of the food. The new magnetron came with a double gold gasket instead of a single one. Maybe there was leakage with the old one? I can't explain it because I wouldn't have condemned the magnetron based on the test results. Happy its working anyway, Thanks
I just came here to tell that , This is the greatest of all time video on microwave repair ❤
Outstanding video. Thank you for the informative, easy to understand guidance.
@Sheri Kinard
You still have not allowed others to reply. Every microwave oven is different, but the all operate the same way. You may also have an inverter microwave. Usually only one ceramic buss fuse, but if you see 3, then you have 3. I suggest you perform a Google search for your microwave oven model # to get more details. If you don't know what your doing, then I recommend you do not try repairing your microwave. It could be very dangerous.
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The microwaves are directed into the oven cavity. The screen door has mesh which does not allow the microwaves to pass through. Just stand back and you will be fine.
hello I have a sharp R980-A convection microwave and it stops constantly when in Reheat Pie mode
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Thanks for the video!
Thoroughly done.
One common problem is when there is a terrible screaming and grating noise and then it's gone. Later everything's fine!
Sometimes, cleaning the fans shaft seems to have done the trick but later this becomes more frequent and all hell breaks out.
All other tests being done, this problem remains and also there's no heating. The magnets are also not cracked!
This happens when the magnet/s are freewheeling at their centres, whereas they should be locked. Don't try ANY glues!
In a tactile way, try rotating both magnets and even if one is free, you will have to replace the magnetron! Check that the replacements magnets are locked!
The replacement magnetron could be ever so slightly larger. Perhaps a design upgrade to help heat dissipation.
So tighten the perforated cage tabs and bend the supporting ledge. Don't forget that you will have to include the rubber gasket or make a new one, before re attaching.
Be satisfied that the magnetron has nicely clicked into position and secured!
There could be some buzzing sound which will subside as the cage sides held together only with metal tabs, should later stabilize after heating/cooling.
Great video, helped me diagnose why the fuse kept blowing, it has a bad door micro switch. Thanks for helping
Curious, but couldnt you just test the diode with the diode range forward bias on the DMM you have? Also, with most capacitors the only way that I've ever been taught to check them and accurately gauge if they are functional is with an ESR meter, and a lot of people just build their own meter out of cheap parts just to test caps.
Edit- I just looked it up and it appears you cannot normally test these diodes with the diode function but you can test them with a 9 volt battery(or strong enough battery) in series with the meter set to voltage. i should have looked it up before asking!
As you mention , the magnetron test is not reliable, It is so unreliable actually that I have NEVER found a defective magnetron that did not pass these tests, If you have 120V coming into the primary of the transformer while running the microwave oven , then the problem is either in the Transformer, Diode, Capacitor or Megnetron, Perform static tests on the first 3 and if they pass then change the magnetron,
Excellent observation, the cost of a magnetron would probably lead you to buy a new oven instead.
before changing the mag check for loose conectors very common problem. usely the plug will show a small burn mark
A very well presented guide to microwave testing ..... one of the best I've seen. Very concise instructions with links to other videos for component testing. A recommended vido for anyone who wants to learn about microwave oven testing and repair ---- but heed the high voltage warnings!!
Thanks Phillip!
The best standard repair troubleshooting videos ever
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