What is the most common cause of microwave failure?

• <div><p>The magnetron, which is the component that generates the microwave energy used to heat your food, is the most likely piece to cause your appliance to fail. Unfortunately, your microwave won’t serve any purpose without a functioning magnetron, so not only is this the most common repair, but it’s also the most important. </p><p>Repairing a broken magnetron usually costs between <b>$100 and $200</b> or <b>$175 on average</b>. About half of that cost goes toward labor, and the other half is for a new magnetron. Higher-end microwaves may demand larger or more complex components, which could increase your repair cost.</p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Mike repaired both my washer and dishwasher. He was very knowledgeable, honest, and upfront. The parts were ordered and repaired in a timely manner. He followed up to make sure the appliances were working properly. I would absolutely hire him again. He was a pleasure to work with!
Mike's Appliance Service
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Reviewed in July 2023
Triad Appliance repaired our dryer quickly and efficiently. They were professional, arrived on time and were very knowledgeable. The cost to make the repair was very reasonable and included a warranty! Thank you for great service!
Triad Appliance Repair Services
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Reviewed in February 2022
I had to have a complete change out of my HVAC system. From the beginning of the service call with Joe the service manager to Drew the sales advisor it was a great experience. When the installers Rob and Seth arrived, they were on time. They were professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. They...
A Maynor Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2016
Rickey was able to unlock the oven and disconnect the self cleaning component so I could continue to use it. The oven is 20 years old, so I'm thrilled that I don't have to replace it just yet! This is the second time I have used Stokes Appliance for repairs. Rickey also fixed a dryer latch for...
STOKES APPLIANCE SVC
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Reviewed in July 2014
LARRY CAME OUT TO MY HOUSE ON TIME AND DELIVERED AN EXCELLENT SERVICE BY REPAIRING MY REFRIGERATOR. WAS VERY REASONABLE AND PROFESSIONAL. KNEW WHAT TO DO AND DID IT . I WILL USE HIM AGAIN IF I EVER NEED ANY OTHER APPLIANCES REPAIRED. TOP NOTCH SERVICE. VERY PLEASED WITH HIS SERVICE.
LARRY HOLLOWMAN - APPLICANCE REPAIR SERVICE
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Reviewed in May 2014
We joined for auto, home and motorcycle. The agency was very unprofessional. They paid another policy with our debit card and then the girl giggled and apologized but then said she would just try again. When she did, she paid the right policy, but then it took days before our money...
Lisa Blackwell Agency
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Reviewed in March 2014
We found three locksmiths in our area through the Yellow Pages. One never returned our call, one wanted $100 just to come out to the house, and then there was Waldo. We scheduled Waldo to come to the house the day after we closed the sale, but since we were in the area with nothing to do but...
WALDO SMITH LOCKSMITH
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Reviewed in December 2013
Repair person from Modern Appliance was sent via Sear Home Services and attempted to repair ice maker. The Modern Appliance repair person said the problem with ice maker was due to a water value located in back of refrigerator. He replaced the water value and said give it few hours to start...
Modern Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in February 2013
The people at Craddock's were very polite from the beginning and helped out tremendously with getting these appliances repaired for a friend. Would recommend them again.
A & B Appliance Service
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Reviewed in June 2012
Alan is very professional, courteous and business like. He gets right to the root of the problem. I would definitely call him again for appliance repair. His prices are extremely reasonable as well!
ALAN'S SERVICE CENTER
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"I had a problem connecting, so I got a local handyman who came and solved my problem. I asked Neli to stop charging me, and nothing happened, I then went to the "live chat" option on their website and asked how to stop getting charged, I Never got an answer and they just kept charging me, Then they requested that I rate the CHAT!!! Too much on too many fronts. Dr. Gaber"

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The magnetron, which is the component that generates the microwave energy used to heat your food, is the most likely piece to cause your appliance to fail. Unfortunately, your microwave won’t serve any purpose without a functioning magnetron, so not only is this the most common repair, but it’s also the most important.

Repairing a broken magnetron usually costs between $100 and $200 or $175 on average. About half of that cost goes toward labor, and the other half is for a new magnetron. Higher-end microwaves may demand larger or more complex components, which could increase your repair cost.

Not all dishwasher noises are signs of trouble. Dishwashers naturally make sounds while operating, so it's important to differentiate between normal sounds and problematic ones. Swishing, sloshing, and humming sounds could all be signs of a healthy dishwasher. Pounding, drumming, grinding, and rattling sounds, on the other hand, could indicate that there's a problem.

You should check and calibrate your oven every year. Older ovens tend to be less accurate as they take on more wear and tear. If you need to recalibrate your oven more frequently, then it’s time to call a repair technician.

You should deep-clean your dishwasher every month for optimal performance. A simple scrub down using a homemade vinegar liquid solution is all you need, but don’t use cleaners that aren’t for dishwashers.

If your dishwasher needs repair, expect to spend between $50 and $100 or $100 to $200 per hour to hire a dishwasher repair technician to service your machine.

Treat hard water with water treatment tablets to keep your dishes from getting spotty in between washes. Drop one of these into your dishwasher monthly and run a basic cycle with the machine empty.

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