I have a GE microwave ser #ZV905893s. I does not heat. It makes a loud humming sound when turn on. I think it is on the list of defective mag. Can you help ? Have a good day. Dan
I think the High Voltage Diode is bad. I've removed it. Where can I quickly get another one? It is a 1.0uF It shows some resistance compared to complete open.
I think the High Voltage Diode is bad. I've removed it. Where can I quickly get another one? It is a 1.0uF It shows some resistance compared to complete open.
AnonymousMar 08, 2008
GE JE1660WB002. Appears to be working, but makes a loud humming noise, won't heat, and a burning aroma.GE JE1660WB002. Appears to be working, but makes a loud humming noise, won't heat, and a burning aroma.
Unit makes buzzing noise, does not heat food, though hums and turntable rotates. Purchased this for new home in Dec. 2002. Previous GE microwave was still going strong after 20 years when I sold it with previous home.Unit makes buzzing noise, does not heat food, though hums and turntable rotates. Purchased this for new home in Dec. 2002. Previous GE microwave was still going strong after 20 years when I sold it with previous home.
Mine just started with the same problem yesterday!!! Tech came out today, replaced the HV Diode, Capacitator...still humming!!! Now needs to replace the magnetron tube...no way!!! The cost of parts/labor for the repair, for an 8 year old microwave, would be more than purchasing a new. Total repairs would have been $364, new GE PEB2060 + Trim Kit = $335Mine just started with the same problem yesterday!!! Tech came out today, replaced the HV Diode, Capacitator...still humming!!! Now needs to replace the magnetron tube...no way!!! The cost of parts/labor for the repair, for an 8 year old microwave, would be more than purchasing a new. Total repairs would have been $364, new GE PEB2060 + Trim Kit = $335
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The diode that connects to the capacitor needs to be replaced. Once its replaced microwave will begin to heat again. (If it wasn't heating and wasn't making a humming noise, then your magnetron would need to be replaced). If you are thinking of doing it yourself and need instructions, i'll be glad to help.
I have the same problem. A repair person said that he thought it was the megatron (whatever that is) He suggested just using the microwave until it quits.
When the oven is running, does it make a loud buzzing or humming sound? If it does, then the problem is the magnetron, the part that generates the microwaves that heat the food. It not worth fixing since a new magnetron will cost almost as much as a new microwave. Ask your landlord that you need a new microwave oven. Sorry.
From your description it sounds like the magnetron has failed in this oven. That's the part the makes the microwaves to heat the food. It typically fails by shorting out and making a loud hum noise. It not usually worth fixing since the price of a replacement magnetron is almost as much as a new oven.
With the details you described, the high voltage diode might be shorted( usually HVR 1X). It is connected from the Capacitor and the chassis, or else the capacitor is the one at fault,but not common .
the magnetron the unit has gone bad.sometimes there is burning smell as u mentioned.it is little expensive repair arond $ 150.00.find out the price of new unit plus iistallation/delivery chg and then make a decision.
humming sound is your magneto going out Dont have any idea of the cost for replacement however it may be cheaper to purchase another microwave than to repair this one. Good Luck
I have a GE Profile Spacemaker model JVM3670WF001, purchased I think in 2003. Pop sound, no Heat. Light goes on, carousel goes around, Repair or new microwave
You either have a bad magnetron tube (5 or 10 year parts warranty item through GE Factory Service 1-800-432-2737 or www.geappliances.com) or a shorted high voltage rectifier. I think the light being out is a secondary problem.
I think the High Voltage Diode is bad. I've removed it. Where can I quickly get another one? It is a 1.0uF It shows some resistance compared to complete open.
GE JE1660WB002. Appears to be working, but makes a loud humming noise, won't heat, and a burning aroma.
Unit makes buzzing noise, does not heat food, though hums and turntable rotates. Purchased this for new home in Dec. 2002. Previous GE microwave was still going strong after 20 years when I sold it with previous home.
Microwave started humming and doesn't work... any ideas on how to fix?
Mine just started with the same problem yesterday!!! Tech came out today, replaced the HV Diode, Capacitator...still humming!!! Now needs to replace the magnetron tube...no way!!! The cost of parts/labor for the repair, for an 8 year old microwave, would be more than purchasing a new. Total repairs would have been $364, new GE PEB2060 + Trim Kit = $335
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