BillyVance 34 #1 January 24, 2006 Well, it just happened. I reheated some leftovers for my wife and I, then my wife asked me to heat her plate-ful a little more, so I go back to the oven, and the display screen is blank. Uhh? I open the door, the light doesn't come on... I unplug the oven. Plug it back in. Nothing. Go check the circuit breakers. Nothing wrong. Well goddamnit... Only had this Kenmore oven for 7 years. Any idea what went wrong with it? What would I expect to pay in repairs? Or would buying a new one be better? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #2 January 24, 2006 They are alot cheaper now then they were 7 years ago. I would buy a new one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #3 January 24, 2006 6 jump tickets. Consumer reports #1 rated counter top model. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=APPL&pid=02063252000&subcat=Countertop+Microwaves Kenmore (Sears) 6325[2] Can't go wrong. Why spend $50 to fix the old one when you can have new for $110. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staceyg 0 #4 January 24, 2006 Hey Billy, Sounds similar to what happened with mine. Turned out to be a blown fuse in the micro. Cost $15 to repair and it's working fine again. Your cost may be different, but it could be worth looking into. Stacey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 January 24, 2006 QuoteHey Billy, Sounds similar to what happened with mine. Turned out to be a blown fuse in the micro. Cost $15 to repair and it's working fine again. Your cost may be different, but it could be worth looking into. Stacey Hmmm... I'll open it up in the morning and take a look see... Where would I find replacement fuses, if that is the case? Thanks!"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #6 January 24, 2006 Be careful, seriously. If I remember correctly, there are alot of nasty capacitors in microwaves. Don't get fried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #7 January 24, 2006 HEHEHEHEHEHE I had some fun with capacitors in the past. Nothing like a little ZAP!!! between friends. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #8 January 24, 2006 QuoteHEHEHEHEHEHE I had some fun with capacitors in the past. Nothing like a little ZAP!!! between friends. The tiny ones are fun, but I've accidentally discharged a decent sized one in my arm. It hurt like hell, burned me a little bit, and made my arm go kinda numb for a little while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #9 January 24, 2006 Yup. Leave the microwave unplugged overnight before opening it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staceyg 0 #10 January 24, 2006 I had a friend with an electronics background fix it for me. Not sure where he got the fuse, or which one was blown. I sent him an email for details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 January 24, 2006 I opened up the oven, and took a look around. Found one cylindrical fuse with one end appearing to be burned with black material. I'm guessing that's the problem. I will have to take it to the store to find out what fuse it is since there's no markings at all on it, which has a white body with metal caps on the ends. I hope I find something in the small town I live close to."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #12 January 24, 2006 I'm in luck! A couple of calls found one appliance repair business that has spare fuses on hand. A quick 10 minute drive away and only a few bucks spent. Well let's hope that is what the cure is..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foggy 0 #13 January 24, 2006 QuoteWell let's hope that is what the cure is... Exercise caution here. A blown fuse is usually an indication of something else failing. They are typically in circuit to protect the system from excessive current draws so you may have another problem Also be aware that the magnetron that generates the microwave energy can give you an unhealthy belt or may emit the microwave radiation if you try running the unit with the covers off. A colleague once felt his car keys getting hot in his pocket when working on an industrial version. His kids are doing okay. Foggy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #14 January 24, 2006 Quote Or would buying a new one be better? chuck it out of a plane and buy a dutch oven so you can cook in a campfire Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #15 January 24, 2006 I was thinking that it was a good thing that it didn't go "Boom". I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #16 January 24, 2006 QuoteQuoteWell let's hope that is what the cure is... Exercise caution here. A blown fuse is usually an indication of something else failing. They are typically in circuit to protect the system from excessive current draws so you may have another problem Also be aware that the magnetron that generates the microwave energy can give you an unhealthy belt or may emit the microwave radiation if you try running the unit with the covers off. Good advice... Basically, go ahead and replace the fuse, put it all back together, and fire it up. If it appears to be working fine, it probably is. If the new fuse blows, I'd scrap the whole thing and get a new one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 January 24, 2006 There is no way I would run the damn thing with the cover off or even plugged in. But great news! I got the replacement fuse for $5.00. Cleaned out the burned residue in the fuse receptacle and inserted it. Then closed it back up, plugged it in, set the clock, and ran a test nuke. It works!!! Team America, Fuck, yeah! Coming to save the motherfucking day! Fuck yeah! Of course, if this fuse blows too, then we'll have to think about a new microwave. We'll see how this one goes. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staceyg 0 #18 January 24, 2006 Hey Billy, So glad it's working!! Can't beat $5! In general (depending on the appliance and repair vs. replacement cost) I'll fix something once and get a new one when/if it dies again. Just my .02 Blues! Stacey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #19 January 25, 2006 I do not even own a microwave......... "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #20 January 25, 2006 fix a pie in it!Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #21 January 25, 2006 Thanks! So far it's worked fine through microwaving tonight's dinner. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #22 January 25, 2006 QuoteQuoteHEHEHEHEHEHE I had some fun with capacitors in the past. Nothing like a little ZAP!!! between friends. The tiny ones are fun, but I've accidentally discharged a decent sized one in my arm. It hurt like hell, burned me a little bit, and made my arm go kinda numb for a little while. "Bewareth the lightning that lurketh in an undischarged capacitor, lest it causeth thee to bounce upon thy buttocks in an unseemly manner, and causeth thy hair to stand on end, thus exceeding regulation length." mh"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnacrazywoman 0 #23 January 25, 2006 Well, gosh, I bet that means you are going to starve now. BN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #24 January 25, 2006 QuoteWell, gosh, I bet that means you are going to starve now. BN Au contriare. I remember the days before I had a microwave. I'm not as young as people think. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
