Model MCO153SF Magic Chef Had for 5 yrs seldom used Now makes loud humming noise with no heat Everything else is working but no heat and slight burning electrical odor when on. Electrician mentioned could Megatron which has 8 yr warranty. Should I try to fix or buy new one????? Thanks for any help Bill

William Miller

• 9179 Answers
• Posted on Jul 28, 2008

SOURCE: Microwave makes loud noise and does not heat. Smell of light burning

Chances are you have a bad magnetron.

If it's within the magnetron portion of the warranty (usually 5-9 years) but out of the original full warranty (usually 1 year), then your manufacturer will cover the part cost, but not the cost to visit you or the labor charge to do the work.

If you or someone you know decide to look into it, we have critical safety information, info on door switch diagnosis and replacement, and disassembly information at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting & testing.

We're happy to help you and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

SOURCE: GE Spacemaker XL1800(JVM1850CF001) - Loud Humming noise

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.

SOURCE: I have a Magic Chef microwave model mco153sf. The

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SOURCE: no heat on magic chef microwave

Check the door safety interlock switches.

SOURCE: Magic Chef MCO160UB Microwave only

Hi lindajcall,

There are several thermostats and thermal fuses inside the cabinet which if bad can cause this to occur. To access them you need to remove the cabinet and use a volt ohm meter to test the components. Unless you have a volt ohm meter there is nothing you can do.

Hope this helps.

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