Microwave repair Orange County
Microwave repair in Orange County is worth doing on built-in, over-the-range and drawer models, where replacing the unit means matching the cabinet opening and the trim kit. A countertop microwave is usually cheaper to replace than to repair, and we will tell you 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 microwave that runs without heating is usually the magnetron, the high voltage diode or the capacitor.
Built-in and drawer microwaves in the remodelled kitchens around Irvine, Newport Beach and Mission Viejo are the ones worth repairing: the unit is fitted into cabinetry with a trim kit, and a replacement that matches the opening often costs more than the fix. Over-the-range units double as the kitchen extractor, so a dead fan is a ventilation problem as well.
Brands: Thermador, Miele, Bosch, Wolf, Dacor, KitchenAid, Sharp, GE, LG, Samsung, Whirlpool and Panasonic. A microwave stores a dangerous charge in its capacitor even when unplugged, so this is not an appliance to open yourself. Call (800) 860-0974.
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Questions we get asked
Is it worth repairing a microwave or should I replace it?
Built-in, drawer and over-the-range models are usually worth repairing, because a replacement has to match the cabinet opening and trim kit. A basic countertop model normally is not. Tell the office which type you have and you get an honest answer before a visit is booked.
My microwave runs but the food stays cold. What failed?
Most often the magnetron, the high voltage diode or the capacitor. All three are inside the high voltage side of the appliance, which holds a dangerous charge even when unplugged. Do not open the case.
Can you repair the extractor fan on an over-the-range microwave?
Yes. The fan motor, the charcoal or grease filters and the fan control are all serviceable. A dead fan on these units also means the kitchen has lost its extraction.
The touch panel does not respond. Is that fixable?
Usually. It is either the membrane keypad or the control board behind it, and the two are told apart by testing. Keypads are the more common failure.
Do you work on Thermador and Miele built-in microwaves?
Yes, those and other premium built-ins are a regular part of our work. Parts not carried on the van are ordered, and you are told the wait before agreeing to the repair.
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