Microwave Repair Forum
Microwave faults — no heat, sparking, turntable and door switch problems.
Recent Questions
Hotpoint microwave starts then stops?
Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint microwave — it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.
Breville microwave display not working
I've got a Breville microwave (VMW171) that's 2 years old and the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Is this something I can fix myself or…
Russell Hobbs microwave making a loud buzzing noise
I've got a Russell Hobbs microwave (RHM2079A) that's a couple of years old and it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. What should I…
Daewoo microwave display not working
My Daewoo microwave, nearly 2 years old — the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.
Swan microwave buttons not responding
I've got a Swan microwave (SM22070BN) that's a few months old and the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. What should I check first?
Statesman microwave not heating the food?
I've got a Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) that's a few months old and it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Is it worth…
Morphy Richards microwave humming but not heating?
Bought a Morphy Richards microwave a year ago and loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Is this something I can fix myself or do…
Sharp microwave grill function not working, any ideas?
My Sharp microwave (YC-MG01U-S), a couple of years old — (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Is this something I can fix myself…
Daewoo microwave keeps blowing the fuse?
Hoping someone can help with my Daewoo microwave — it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.
Samsung microwave display not working, any ideas?
My Samsung microwave (MC28M6055CK), around a year old — the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Is this a common fault on these?
Toshiba microwave starts then stops
Bought a Toshiba microwave (ML-EM23P(BS)) two years ago and it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.
Help - Sharp microwave keeps blowing the fuse
Bought a Sharp microwave (R272KM) a year ago and it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Any idea what's causing this?
Bosch microwave not heating the food
I've got a Bosch microwave that's just over a year old and it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Would really appreciate any…
Hotpoint microwave grill function not working, any ideas?
My Hotpoint microwave, about 6 months old — (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork…
Statesman microwave burning smell when running
My Statesman microwave, 2 years old — there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Any idea what's causing this?
Swan microwave internal light not working
I've got a Swan microwave (SM22070BN) that's about 6 months old and the inside light has stopped working. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork…
Hotpoint microwave turntable plate has cracked, any ideas?
I've got a Hotpoint microwave that's 3 years old and the glass turntable plate has cracked. What should I check first?
Bosch microwave turntable plate has cracked
Hoping someone can help with my Bosch microwave (Serie 2 FFL023MS2B) — the glass turntable plate has cracked. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort…
Statesman microwave burning smell when running
Bought a Statesman microwave two years ago and there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.
Sharp microwave sparking inside
Hoping someone can help with my Sharp microwave — there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. What should I check first?