Hi there. We have a 2005 GE advantium that sometimes makes a grinding noise when the microwave is on. It sounds like bad ball bearings. Any ideas?
thanks!
Jennifer
Your turntable motor is probably failing.
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Normally you have to remove the bottom cover of the microwave (looking up from the stove top) and then the motor is accessible.
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In most cases, there are just gears inside, with no ball bearings.
One of the pins that hold a gear may have gotten bent or worn, or the gears may just be worn on one side of the teeth, making it
loud in one direction.
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The sound is coming from the floor or under the turntable. it still seems to be heating ok.
The turntable on my GE Advantium 120 oven (SCA1001KSS) also make a horrible grinding noise. Did you fix yours yourself?
Thank you, I was wondering if there are ball bearings and if those are replaceable? The sound only happens when the turntable is running one direction; when it reverses direction, it doesn't make the grinding noise. Does this make any difference? Thank you!
Thank you very much for your help!!
Does it sound like the noise is coming from the lower / floor area of the microwave? It may be a failing turntable motor.
If it sounds like it's coming from behind the controls, it may be a failing magnetron.
Is it still heating properly?
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