Microwave Oven

[Jemisa]

My microwave has given up on me, the turntable still works, the timer works, lights ok but it doesn't de-frost, or heat or anything is it worth having it fixed or should I get another? I've had this one about 5 years. I've got a �50 budget.... J

[ChuckFickens]

get a new one.

You probably wouldn't even get somebody to look at it for the �50 and you can buy new ones far cheaper than that, look in somewhere like tescos or asda.

[BertiWooster]

It all depends what it is going to cost , to repair .
I would have thought that parts and labour would be more than � 50

You can get decent mircowaves now for less than � 50

[BertiWooster]

Chuck

You obviously pressed the submit button before i did
We obviously concur

[tamborine]

There is an internal fuse that could be at fault. Unscrew back to check - buy new if that doesn't work.

[Clanad]

Ummm... think twice about removing the outer cover of your oven. Microwave ovens, by the nature of their design, can give you a serious, even deadly electrical shock, even though you may have take the precaution of unplugging the device.
Additionally, the fuses used in microwave ovens are unlike most other fuses. It will be ceramic or glass with wires at the end. It may not (especially if ceramic) indicate that it's faulty by appearance. Usually, if the fuse has blown it will cause scorch marks on nearby surfaces.
If you do decide to progress, the fuse location will be just a few inches inside the outer cover along the power cord. Be especially cautious of the box called the high voltage capacitor near the Magnetron, which retains high voltage. It can be safely discharged, but I'm not about to describe that process for you...(Wouldn't you like one of those new, shiny, mulitfunction ovens any way?)

[ChuckFickens]

if the fuse had blown the lights wouldn't come on and the turntable wouldn't go round.

[Ankou]

for whats it worth, id just replace it.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Browse/ID72/1441 8513/c_1/1|category_root|Kitchen+and+laundry|1 4418476/c_2/2|cat_14418476|Microwaves|14418513 /r_001/3|Price|25+%3C%3D++%3C%3D+59.99|2.htm

[Jemisa]

Thank all of you for answering my question.
Clanad: Yes I have thought twice and you're right I think a new one it will be.
Ankou: Yes I've looked at the 'Argos' link thankyou, two I picked out were OS but there is an Argos a mile up the road and tomorrow I'll be paying them a visit to see what they've got..... Watch this space...

J

[Compostella]

You know what? I don't care Jemisa

Just get a new bl**dy microwave, plug it in and carry on. I can't see how anyone would need a running commentry.