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Nov 7, 2023 · Here are a few signs that may indicate a faulty door switch: It won’t start: One of the most glaring signs of a bad microwave door switch is when the microwave refuses to start altogether. If you press the buttons, set the timer, and hear nothing but silence, it’s possible that the door switch is not functioning correctly.
- Symptoms of A Bad Door Switch
- A Word of Warning
- Locating The Door Micro Switches
- How to Test For A Faulty Microwave Door Switch
- Replacing The Faulty Micro Switch
- Closing $ense
If you are experiencing any of the below symptoms, there is a good chance you have a bad microwave door switch: 1. Your microwave doesn’t start up when you close the door and press the start button 2. Your microwave’s interior light, turntable, or fan turns on automatically when you open the door without you hitting the start button 3. Your microwa...
I discovered the screws holding on the microwave’s cover were Torx security screws. The manufacturer wanted to keep people out because inside the microwave is a high voltage capacitor that could electrocute you even if the microwave is unplugged. Tip: No Torx security bits? Use a small screwdriver inserted between the pin and the inside of the scre...
For most microwaves, there will be not one, not two, but three or even four switches. If one of these switches goes bad, your microwave will stop functioning correctly. The door switches will be mounted on a bracket behind the front panel near the door latches. They will usually be either black or gray, about an inch long and 5/8 inch tall. You wil...
The first thing you should do to test the micro switches is by opening and closing the door. You will want to first rule out the possibility the latch or hook is broken and not activating the switch. Watch to make sure the latch activates the plunger on the top of each switch as you open and close the door. When the door opens and closes, the plung...
Once you have found the bad switch, remove it from the door panel. The switches will usually be mounted on pins through the holes at the corner of the switch with brackets holding it in place. Should you have trouble getting access to or removing the switches, they are usually all mounted on a plastic frame with screws securing it to the microwave....
Replacing a microwave door switch is a simple process that takes less than half an hour. With a little knowledge and a few dollars, you could save your old microwave from going in the trash. We have become a throwaway society where we are likely to throw out a malfunctioning appliance than trying to repair it. This leads to our landfills being over...
Basic GE dishwasher stopped working. Fortunately for me it was just the door switch, a pretty easy fix.
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Jun 4, 2023 · In this video I show how to test for a bad ignition switch using a test light and a multimeter. I also explain how to test it at the wire using a wire probe....
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- Temperamental Light Fixture. You've likely had this experience: When you flip the toggle lever on a light switch to the ON position, it takes a moment for the light to go on, or the light fixture flickers momentarily before turning on.
- Sparking Switch. It's not uncommon to see a small spark coming from inside a switch when you turn it off. This is normal in most cases, and it doesn't indicate a problem.
- Noisy Switch. Faulty light switches can make a variety of electrical sound effects, but most can be described with one of the following words: clicking, sizzling, popping, or buzzing.
- Switch Is Warm to the Touch. It is natural for a dimmer switch to generate some heat that can be felt when you operate the switch (normally you'll feel it when you turn it off).
Apr 26, 2022 · Some symptoms indicate you have a faulty door switch. Some of the signs are that the microwave won’t heat properly or it won’t turn off. You can make a repair on the door switch but first, you must unplug the machine and make sure the capacitor is discharged.
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