Microwave Repair Forum
Microwave faults — no heat, sparking, turntable and door switch problems.
Recent Questions
Toshiba microwave humming but not heating, any ideas?
Hoping someone can help with my Toshiba microwave (ML-EM23P(BS)) — loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Has anyone had the same…
Breville microwave sparking inside
I've got a Breville microwave (VMW171) that's nearly 2 years old and there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. What should I check…
Russell Hobbs microwave door won't latch shut, any ideas?
I've got a Russell Hobbs microwave that's a few months old and the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Has anyone had the same and managed to…
Help - Tower microwave turntable plate has cracked
Hoping someone can help with my Tower microwave (T24042) — the glass turntable plate has cracked. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…
Swan microwave display not working?
Bought a Swan microwave (SM22070BN) two years ago and the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Would really appreciate any advice before I…
Breville microwave making a loud buzzing noise?
Bought a Breville microwave 18 months ago and it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace…
Hotpoint microwave door won't latch shut
My Hotpoint microwave, a couple of years old — the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.
Swan microwave internal light not working
Hoping someone can help with my Swan microwave (SM22070BN) — the inside light has stopped working. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out…
Panasonic microwave keeps blowing the fuse?
Hoping someone can help with my Panasonic microwave (NN-CT55JWBPQ) — it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Has anyone had the same and…
Tower microwave turntable not turning
My Tower microwave (T24042), a few months old — the glass plate has stopped rotating. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.
Daewoo microwave not heating the food
My Daewoo microwave (KOR6N35S), 3 years old — it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. What should I check first?
Hotpoint microwave internal light not working
I've got a Hotpoint microwave that's about 6 months old and the inside light has stopped working. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…
Toshiba microwave buttons not responding, any ideas?
I've got a Toshiba microwave (ML-EM23P(BS)) that's just over a year old and the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Grateful for any…
Samsung microwave internal light not working?
My Samsung microwave, 2 years old — the inside light has stopped working. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?
Sharp microwave turntable not turning
I've got a Sharp microwave (R272KM) that's a few months old and the glass plate has stopped rotating. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?
Panasonic microwave humming but not heating
Bought a Panasonic microwave (NN-E27JWMBPQ) 6 months ago and loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Is it worth repairing or…
Hisense microwave turntable plate has cracked, any ideas?
Bought a Hisense microwave 6 months ago and the glass turntable plate has cracked. What should I check first?
Breville microwave burning smell when running, any ideas?
I've got a Breville microwave (VMW171) that's about 6 months old and there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Is this a common fault on these?
Toshiba microwave sparking inside, any ideas?
Hoping someone can help with my Toshiba microwave — there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. Has anyone had the same and managed to…
Panasonic microwave grill function not working?
I've got a Panasonic microwave (NN-E27JWMBPQ) that's nearly 2 years old and (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Is it worth…