Microwave repair Encino
Microwave repair in Encino is worth doing on built-in, over-the-range and drawer models, where a replacement has to match the cabinet opening and the trim kit. A plain countertop microwave is usually cheaper to replace, and you will hear that on the phone rather than after a visit.
Typical faults: the microwave runs but does not heat, the turntable will not turn, the door latch has broken, the touch panel is dead or responds to the wrong key, the light stays on, or the extractor fan on an over-the-range unit has stopped. A machine that runs without heating is usually the magnetron, the high voltage diode or the capacitor.
Kitchens in Encino have been remodelled more often than the houses suggest, and a built-in or drawer microwave is fitted into cabinetry with a trim kit sized to it. When that unit dies, a replacement that fits the same opening frequently costs more than the repair, and a different size means cabinet work.
Brands: Thermador, Miele, Bosch, Wolf, Dacor, KitchenAid, Sharp, GE, LG, Samsung, Whirlpool and Panasonic. A microwave holds a dangerous charge in its capacitor even unplugged, so this is not an appliance to open yourself. Call (800) 860-0974 or request service online.
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Questions we get asked
Is it worth repairing a microwave at all?
Built-in, drawer and over-the-range models usually are, because a replacement has to match the cabinet opening and trim kit. A basic countertop model usually is not. Tell the office which type you have and you get an honest answer before a visit is booked.
The microwave runs but the food stays cold. What failed?
Most often the magnetron, the high voltage diode or the capacitor. All three sit on the high voltage side, which holds a dangerous charge even when the appliance is unplugged. Do not open the case.
Can you fix the extractor fan over my range?
Yes. On an over-the-range microwave the fan motor, the grease and charcoal filters and the fan control are all serviceable. A dead fan also means the kitchen has lost its extraction, not just a convenience.
My touch panel does not respond. Is that repairable?
Usually. It is either the membrane keypad or the control board behind it, and testing tells them apart. Keypads are the more common failure of the two.
Do you work on Thermador and Miele built-in microwaves?
Yes, premium built-ins are a regular part of our work. Parts not on the van are ordered, and you are told the wait before the repair is agreed.
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