Microwave oven magnetron

Anyone ever replaced one on their own? I think mine has ::turd:: the bed.

Really? Not to discourage DIY efforts, but a new microwave is $30.

^Not this one...plus I had to buy a trim-kit for it since it's built in to a cabinet.

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

Really? Not to discourage DIY efforts, but a new microwave is $30.

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That's true, if you're the kind that likes to stack the new one on top of the old one. ;)

Can you get parts for it?? If you can I gotta imagine it would be relatively simple to fix. YMMV

These might help.

http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appli.../microwave.php

I have worked on several microwaves, but never replaced a megnetron.

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Really? Not to discourage DIY efforts, but a new microwave is $30.

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Originally Posted by jrj512

That's true, if you're the kind that likes to stack the new one on top of the old one. ;)

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Worked well with my TV's.

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Originally Posted by cone-cerned

I have worked on several microwaves, but never replaced a megnetron.

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That part that really concerns me is the high-capacity capacitor's in there. :scared:

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Originally Posted by sammm

That part that really concerns me is the high-capacity capacitor's in there. :scared:

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Call!

Hurst TV & Appliance Sales
101 West Pipeline Road,
Hurst, TX 76053-5734
(817) 282-7361 ‎

After more research, the magnetron may still be under warranty....I need to contact Whirlpool first. Thanks for the help guys!

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Originally Posted by sammm

That part that really concerns me is the high-capacity capacitor's in there. :scared:

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Wear rubber sole shoes. Keep one hand in your pocket. Only touch a potentially hot wire with the back of your hand.

And, most important, get POS Racing to do it. Then, YOU should be fine.::BaHump::

I'd like to add if you do try this yourself make sure to record it so we can post it on YouTube if something goes wrong ::Banana::

This sounds like a Job for Onething! :mrgreen:

I had an issue with mine and I found a used one on craigslist the same make and model as mine I bought cheap and pirated parts from it. Heh

Talked to Whirlpool service....part would be covered, but service call and labor wouldn't be. $250.

Called Hurst Appliance - $200 to fix it.

Called TX Appliance - $220 for a brand new one.

Wow... A true test of your TCB status.

Meh. Have them send you the part and put it in yourself.

It ain't rocket surgery. Just short the caps to ground before you fiddle with anything.

DIY a shorting probe with a screw driver, a wooden broom handle, jumper cables and some duct tape.

Chris

oh, and +1 on getting video.

I'm smelling the makings of an MME '11 pledge class initiation (or is it ignition) party.

Will there be a caravan to the initiation?
...and do I bring the cattle prod again this year?

I think I did something wrong.

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