Microwave Repair Forum
Microwave faults — no heat, sparking, turntable and door switch problems.
Recent Questions
Help - Tower microwave internal light not working
My Tower microwave (T24042), around a year old — the inside light has stopped working. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?
Statesman microwave humming but not heating
My Statesman microwave, a few months old — loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?
Help - Bosch microwave sparking inside
My Bosch microwave (Serie 2 FFL023MS2B), about 18 months old — there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. Has anyone had the same and…
Morphy Richards microwave turntable plate has cracked
Bought a Morphy Richards microwave two years ago and the glass turntable plate has cracked. Any idea what's causing this?
Breville microwave humming but not heating, any ideas?
Bought a Breville microwave two years ago and loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Any idea what's causing this?
Breville microwave making a loud buzzing noise
Hoping someone can help with my Breville microwave (VMW171) — it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. What should I check first?
Samsung microwave display not working
Hoping someone can help with my Samsung microwave — the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Any idea what's causing this?
Help - Russell Hobbs microwave internal light not working
My Russell Hobbs microwave, 2 years old — the inside light has stopped working. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.
Russell Hobbs microwave display not working
Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs microwave (RHM2076B) — the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Has anyone had the same and…
Bosch microwave door won't latch shut
Hoping someone can help with my Bosch microwave (Serie 2 FFL023MS2B) — the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Is this something I can fix…
Morphy Richards microwave burning smell when running
I've got a Morphy Richards microwave that's just over a year old and there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Has anyone had the same and managed to…
Samsung microwave keeps blowing the fuse
I've got a Samsung microwave that's a few months old and it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.
Panasonic microwave keeps blowing the fuse
Bought a Panasonic microwave (NN-CT55JWBPQ) a year ago and it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Is this a common fault on these?
Panasonic microwave not heating the food?
My Panasonic microwave, 3 years old — it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork…
Hotpoint microwave turntable plate has cracked?
Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint microwave (MWH 2521 MB) — the glass turntable plate has cracked. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.
Daewoo microwave sparking inside?
My Daewoo microwave (KOR6N35S), about 6 months old — there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. Any idea what's causing this?
Bosch microwave starts then stops
My Bosch microwave, around a year old — it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an engineer?
Bosch microwave turntable not turning, any ideas?
Bought a Bosch microwave a year ago and the glass plate has stopped rotating. Is this a common fault on these?
Help - Morphy Richards microwave turntable plate has cracked
Bought a Morphy Richards microwave (511510) 6 months ago and the glass turntable plate has cracked. Any idea what's causing this?
Hotpoint microwave burning smell when running, any ideas?
I've got a Hotpoint microwave (MWH 2521 MB) that's 3 years old and there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Is it worth repairing or should I just…