Insignia Microwave Repair in Philadelphia

To repair an Insignia microwave well, you start with the hardware: Insignia microwaves are mostly small and mid-size countertop models.

Our Insignia microwave jobs mostly come down to magnetrons, door switches, turntable motors, and keypads. When people call, they typically report one of these: won't heat, turntable won't spin, and keypad not responding. Unplug the microwave if it runs without heating; a high-voltage repair may end up costing more than buying a new one. A microwave that runs without heating usually has a failed magnetron, diode or high-voltage capacitor, and none of these are DIY parts because the capacitor can hold a dangerous charge.

Since Insignia microwaves are inexpensive countertop units, a high-voltage or magnetron repair generally costs more than a replacement. Turntable motors and door switches are less expensive fixes. Extreme care is required around the capacitor.

Humid summer cooking leaves condensation inside a microwave, and wiping the cavity dry keeps the waveguide cover from absorbing grease and moisture. A microwave visit starts with the door switches and fuses, then the high-voltage section, which is discharged before it is tested.

If an Insignia microwave runs without heating, the magnetron or another high-voltage component has usually failed. The magnetrons and repairs like it are quoted in writing before we start.

Close the door gently, since slamming it is the usual way door switches fail. Calls about turntable won't spin are a good example of why we diagnose Insignia microwaves before ordering anything.