What to Check Before Calling a Tech: Microwaves (Troubleshooting Guide)

A printable, digital download troubleshooting guide for the average consumer to follow to determine whether or not they need to call an appliance repair tech for their residential microwave!

Written by Renae DuHaime “renduh” (an appliance care & maintenance specialist and former appliance repair tech), this troubleshooting guide can be used for the majority of residential microwaves sold and used in the United States. Not recommended for troubleshooting appliances outside of the United States.

This troubleshooting guide covers the following issues that consumers commonly experience with their microwaves:

1. No Power/Won’t Turn On

2. Has Power, but the Display and/or Buttons are Unresponsive

3. Heating Food Unevenly

4. Not Heating at All

5. Time Counting Down, but Microwave Not Operating

6. Nothing Happens After Pressing “Start”

7. Making Strange Noises

8. Turntable Not Rotating

9. Exhaust Fan Not Venting Correctly

10. Microwave Interferes with Electronics when Operating

ALSO INCLUDED: The CORRECT Way to Microwave Popcorn!

THESE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES ARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Do not use for commercial purposes.

Do not copy or redistribute without written permission.