Unplug the power connector on the bottom of the magnetron.
Replacing magnetron on wall mounted microwave.
The most common reasons for replacing the th.
This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the magnetron thermal fuse on a ge microwave.
The most common reason for replacing the magnetron is when the microwave doesn t heat and continuity testing proves the magnetron has failed.
A magnetron is the main source in the microwave oven to produce microwaves.
And these microwaves are the reason to vibrate the water molecules and produce heat.
The magnetron is now hanging on 2 metal hooks at the top so tip the bottom up and pull up and out as you remove it from these hooks and set it aside.
Here are some causes of the failure of a magnetron.
What causes a magnetron to fail in a microwave.
Professional microwave repair techs fees do vary from region to region but overall most homeowners can count on paying an average of 70 per hour for the service.
Repair professionals with more experience and training may charge a little more while professionals in more rural areas may cost a bit less.
Something more serious and time consuming like replacing a magnetron carries a heftier repair bill of around 150 for most standard models.
This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the magnetron on ge microwaves.