Microwaves have become a central part of modern kitchen designs. No longer considered a luxury or a shortcut, microwaves make cooking faster even if you’re dedicated to the delicacy of stove-top and oven cooking. Microwaves melt butter, boil water, and they’re absolutely essential for enjoying leftovers on the fly. This has become so normal that microwaves have been installed in high-tech …
During normal use, you can expect your microwave to make a light humming or buzzing noise as it produces heat waves that will turn cold food into hot food. However, if this buzzing grows much louder, turns into a grinding noise, or even starts to make noise when the microwave is not even in use, it can be worrying. You …
Most home appliances have several repairs that are easy to tackle at home. Replacing handles, latches, and switches can often be easier than it sounds. But this is not true for the microwave. Because the microwave is so small and compact, everything is built very tightly and repairs can be difficult. This is why many people call for professional appliance …
One of the most important steps in any repair is getting the right replacement parts. You need parts that fit into your appliance with all the same connections and ratings as the original components. To do this, the best way is to know the model and the serial number of your appliance. These numbers will help you track down the …
So your microwave isn’t heating and you’ve done some research. You’re pretty sure it’s not the door latch, so it’s got to be the diode, the magnetron, or something in between. You’ve decided that this is a repair you’re willing to tackle. However, replacing any part of the microwave heating apparatus comes with a uniquely dangerous task that you absolutely …
Popping something in the microwave is a luxury we all enjoy. From the college students living on microwave-everything to the chefs who sometimes just want a quick bite, microwaves are undeniably useful. Part of the functional design is the spinning turntable in the middle. That spin is not just to show off your food as it cooks. It’s to distribute …
If there is one thing that any appliance can do to cause a panic, it is to start sparking during normal operation. However, this can be a common problem in microwaves because it works with such a high amount of electricity. Sparking can be a symptom of many problems, but unfortunately, solving them yourself can be hazardous. When your microwave …
There aren’t many tasks that are quicker or easier than warming up a meal in your microwave. Unfortunately, the convenience of a speedy breakfast, lunch, or dinner can quickly get ruined when your appliance won’t start. If you’re dealing with a built-in KitchenAid microwave model KMBP107EBS that refuses to turn-on, reading the repair guide below may help you pinpoint and fix …
