Frigidaire Microwave Repair in Philadelphia

A short orientation before Frigidaire microwave service: Frigidaire's microwaves are mainly countertop and over-the-range models, and some Gallery units include convection.

Failed magnetrons, faulty door switches, failed turntable motors, and worn vent fan motors account for most of the Frigidaire microwave work we do. The calls we get tend to mention running without heating, turntable not spinning, and noisy vent fan. When the vent fan on a Frigidaire over-the-range microwave runs slow or loud, start by cleaning the grease-clogged filters underneath. Sparks inside usually come from a damaged waveguide cover or metal in the cavity.

Because an over-the-range Frigidaire pairs a microwave with a vent hood, heat and grease rising from the range shorten the life of its controls and fans. If the unit runs without heating, there is a high-voltage fault, and that is not a safe repair for an owner. On older or low-cost models, the repair bill often comes close to the price of a new one.

Surges when the power returns after a thunderstorm are a common reason a microwave control board fails without warning. A microwave visit starts with the door switches and fuses, then the high-voltage section, which is discharged before it is tested.

Parts for Frigidaire are easy to find and fairly priced; Electrolux uses many of the same ones, as do older Kenmore models made by the same manufacturer. If the cause is the failed turntable motors, the part and the labor go into a written estimate first, and the finished job carries 90 days on parts and 30 on labor.

Do not use an over-the-range microwave as a shelf for heavy items. Have the model and serial ready when you call about unresponsive keypad; it lets us check parts first.