Microwave oven magnetron

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05-09-2011, 09:53 AM
sammm

Microwave oven magnetron

Anyone ever replaced one on their own? I think mine has ::turd:: the bed.
05-09-2011, 10:32 AM
OZMDD

Really? Not to discourage DIY efforts, but a new microwave is $30.
05-09-2011, 10:35 AM
sammm

^Not this one...plus I had to buy a trim-kit for it since it's built in to a cabinet.
05-09-2011, 10:58 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

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

That's true, if you're the kind that likes to stack the new one on top of the old one. ;)
05-09-2011, 11:03 AM
POS Racing

Can you get parts for it?? If you can I gotta imagine it would be relatively simple to fix. YMMV
05-09-2011, 11:04 AM
cone-cerned

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.
05-09-2011, 11:06 AM
cone-cerned

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

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

Quote:

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. ;)

Worked well with my TV's.
05-09-2011, 11:13 AM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by cone-cerned

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

That part that really concerns me is the high-capacity capacitor's in there. :scared:
05-09-2011, 11:15 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

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

Call!

Hurst TV & Appliance Sales
101 West Pipeline Road,
Hurst, TX 76053-5734
(817) 282-7361 ‎
05-09-2011, 11:32 AM
sammm

After more research, the magnetron may still be under warranty....I need to contact Whirlpool first. Thanks for the help guys!
05-09-2011, 12:34 PM
cone-cerned

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

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

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::
05-09-2011, 12:52 PM
Flyin96M

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::
05-09-2011, 01:00 PM
POS Racing

This sounds like a Job for Onething! :mrgreen:
05-09-2011, 02:07 PM
GregW

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
05-09-2011, 02:51 PM
sammm

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.
05-09-2011, 03:03 PM
Titus

Wow... A true test of your TCB status.
05-09-2011, 03:10 PM
ckearns

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.
05-09-2011, 03:23 PM
Titus

I'm smelling the makings of an MME '11 pledge class initiation (or is it ignition) party.
05-10-2011, 08:03 PM
juxt3r

Will there be a caravan to the initiation?
...and do I bring the cattle prod again this year?
05-10-2011, 08:09 PM
sammm

I think I did something wrong.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UGuWlH0oYK...g5c/S692/0.jpg
05-11-2011, 05:41 AM
cone-cerned

You're still posting, so everything is alright. :-)
05-11-2011, 04:39 PM
onething

Did you put your eye out, kid?