The microwave starts and sounds like its working but nothing is heating up - the micro is only 2 years old

It sounds like a 'Friday afternoon special'.

Reviews mention 'design issues'. Perhaps contact GE direct

https://www.google.com/search?q=GE+pvm2188sjc+problems

You are brave working inside a microwave oven, you must be an electrician or electronics engineer. This is my normal advice

https://www.fixya.com/support/r29874712-repairing_microwave_ovens

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Suggest you pull the plug out, remove outer cover and place a cup of water into the micro. Set power to minimum then switch on and take note if the fan works or not. If not, switch off immediately and have it replaced(magnatron will burn out if left to run without fan.)

I too need to replace my microwave in the RM288PXV....is that possible?

It sounds like the micro generator has died.

Yes, you should buy a new one as the cost of repair is likely to be high.

If the micro is over 5 years old you may need to buy a new one.

I am buying a new microwave. this one is 10 years old. Time for it to die i suppose.

Hi tony,

The units magnetron(the device that generates the micro waves) is failed or failing, this can be DIY depending on how mechanically inclined you are.


anaanymous

It sounds like your magnetron has failed.

I would put a cup or so of water in it and heat it for about 3 minutes.

Then check inside and see if you smell any electrical burning or other smell.

You should have a 5-year warranty on the magnetron.

GE Customer Service is at http://www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/contact/

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Sounds like the thermal protector on the mag tube quit. It may have gotten too hot and opened up. That is the lesser of all the evils that can happen to a Microwave.

Check this website:

http://www.partselect.com/microwave+no-heat+repair.htm

It sounds like it is either the power diode, the high voltage capacitor or the magnetron. If it is the magnetron, it may not be worth fixing as these can cost well over $100.

Do you hear a buzzing sound?