Microwave Repair in Dartmouth

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Homes in Dartmouth

Know the home, know the fault

In older dwellings accessed via narrow lanes and stone stairways, kitchen space is sometimes at a premium. Built-in and combination microwaves are a practical way to save worktop space in these historic layouts, integrating heating and grilling functions into a single unit. Because this is a popular tourist destination, some properties serve as holiday accommodation where combination models see heavy use from visiting guests preparing quick meals. When a combination or built-in microwave runs but fails to heat the food, the issue is usually tied to the high-voltage components, such as a faulty magnetron, capacitor or diode. Another failure point is the door mechanism. The door latches contain microswitches that must engage in a specific sequence to tell the machine it is closed. If a latch is worn or a switch fails, the unit will remain unresponsive even when the controls and displays appear normal. Turntables that refuse to turn usually point to a burnt-out synchronous motor under the floor of the cavity, or a damaged drive coupler. During a visit, we look at models that run but do not heat, turntables that will not turn, door latch and switch faults, and unresponsive controls or displays. We work on electric cooking appliances only, so we do not repair gas cookers, gas hobs or any gas appliance.