K.
It is usually cheaper to buy a new microwave than to fix an old one.
Hi All,
I'm clueless where to search for the type of person who could repair this. We moved to our Chicago home about a year ago, but the kitchen has been updated - about 2 years old. For some reason the microwave is no longer heating - everything else though seems to be working. Can anyone recommend someone who can figure out what's wrong with it? Or a suggestion on what may be wrong?
Thanks!
Jackie (Chicago - Norwood Park)
It is usually cheaper to buy a new microwave than to fix an old one.
We had a problem with our microwave that was only 6 months old. I called the (800) customer service number in the manual, and since ours was so new it was fixed for free. Even if it won't be free, they'll give you a name/address/phone number of a repair shop closest to your home. If you didn't keep the manual, check on the microwave door, and if that fails, use the internet!
Good Morning ,
I persoanlly wouldnt invest in repairing the microwave ,I would just go by a new one .
K.
The door latch on our microwave broke years ago. We called the manufacturer and found out where it could be repaired. It would have been only $20 or so to buy a new one, but we figured that since the microwave was practically new we would repair it rather than have it end up in a landfill. It still works great 5 years later. If it is no longer heating, it might be the heating element, which probably has a lifetime warranty.
After trying the manufacturer, maybe try ABT. I can't think what suburb it is in, but we used them--them being an appliance store where you can bargin with the sales people--but anyways, we used them when we got struck by lightening and our TV was blown out. We just took the TV there and then they will give you a free estimate. We kept it in our head the price we were willing to pay and if it was below, we'd fix it, if not buy a new one. Turned out to be a 50 dollar issue.
Good Luck