Microwave Repair in Totnes

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Homes in Totnes

Know the home, know the fault

With a high number of listed buildings per person, kitchens in older properties are sometimes fitted into unconventional spaces. Built-in and combination microwaves are a practical choice when worktop space is limited. The area also draws tourists interested in its transition town status, alongside families attending the alternative private schools, meaning local kitchens see heavy daily use. A built-in microwave that stops working disrupts meal preparation, especially when it serves as a secondary oven. When a combination or built-in microwave runs but fails to heat food, the issue is usually inside the high-voltage circuit. The magnetron, which generates the cooking energy, can fail, or a faulty high-voltage diode might prevent power from reaching it. Turntables that refuse to rotate are another issue, typically caused by a worn drive motor beneath the cavity floor or a broken coupling. Door latch mechanisms also wear down over time. If the microswitches inside the latch assembly do not engage in the correct sequence, the control board will not allow the appliance to start, leaving the display active but the unit unresponsive. Whether your property is near the centre or over the river in Bridgetown, we repair built-in and combination microwaves in your home. During a visit, we look at models that run but do not heat, inspect turntables that will not turn, and test door switches and latches. We also examine unresponsive controls and displays to find the source of the fault. Please note that our cooking appliance repairs are strictly for electric and induction models, as we do not work on gas appliances.