Microwaves are very helpful when it comes to quickly heating up your food with minimum preparation and without making a mess. They use high-frequency waves to rapidly move molecules and heat up your food from inside. Microwaves are also simple to use, you only need to push a pre-set button to start cooking your food. But just like other appliances, microwaves also have faults and they may fail to work. In most cases, the problem is simple and the repair is easy. However, if your microwave fails to work properly, it could need replacement parts. Fortunately, there is a wide range of microwave spares available which can have your microwave working like new in no time.

Common Microwave Problems And Fixes

It Doesn’t Turn On- if your microwave doesn’t turn on, make sure it’s plugged properly. Also check the circuit breaker to make sure that it hasn’t popped. It is possible that the circuit breaker that goes into your kitchen has popped and you need to turn it back on. Debris or crumbs may prevent the microwave door from latching properly, which can cause the microwave to refuse to work. Clean up the hinge and the door and make sure that you can close the microwave door tightly. If you need a new microwave door latch, For My Spares has high quality microwave spares available and you can typically install the parts yourself.

Buttons Are Not Working- clean up the keypad or buttons, because grease and thick stains may render them unusable. Unplug your microwave and wipe the dirty keypad with a slightly damp cloth. After frequent uses, the connection between the buttons and electronic boards may become loose. Depending on the model, you need to unscrew the door hinges and keypad to push the loose connectors back in.

Food Doesn’t Warm Up Or Cook Properly- if your microwave fails to warm up your food, there could be problem with the main control board, thermo-protector, thermal fuse, magnetron, or transformer. If it seems too complicated, call an experienced technician who will install the proper microwave spares to get your appliance back online.

Microwave Runs Intermittently- if your microwave starts and stops regularly, check if the door is closed properly. The door switch could become loose and need to be tightened or replaced. A faulty keypad, transformer, thermostat or thermo-protector may also cause similar problem.

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