A Whirlpool microwave had a door that would not close properly and a constant whirring sound.
What our technicians usually find: the door latch, door switches or handle mounting.
Alexandria, VA
Microwave Repair in Alexandria, VA
Microwave door that won't close, a fan that stopped, or a unit that runs without heating? All three are in the requests on this page, and we repair microwaves like them across Alexandria.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Alexandria homes and buildings. The $75 diagnostic visit is credited to the repair, labor starts at $200 on about 9 in 10 repairs, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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Same-day and next-day visits.
Open 7 days until 10 PM (Sundays from 10 AM)
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
90-day warranty on parts and labor, and a written quote before any work starts.
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Alexandria notes
Alexandria microwaves: doors, fans and heating
A Whirlpool in Alexandria, one of the requests shown here, had a door that wouldn't close properly and a constant whirring sound. Door trouble usually comes down to the latch hooks, the door switches or the handle mounting.
A GE from Kingstowne had a vent fan that stopped and buttons that didn't respond. On an over-the-range model the vent fan motor, the touchpad or the control board is likely, and if both problems started together, the control is the first suspect.
An Old Town GE ran but didn't heat, which usually means the magnetron, the high-voltage diode or capacitor, or a door switch. Those parts are tested by a technician with the power off and the capacitor discharged; the cabinet isn't something to open at home.
In smaller Old Town and Del Ray kitchens, the over-the-range microwave is also the only vent over the range, so a dead fan affects more than reheating.
Local requests
Microwave repair requests in the Alexandria area
A GE microwave had a fan that stopped and buttons that did not respond.
What our technicians usually find: the vent fan motor, the touchpad or the control board.
A GE microwave ran but did not heat food.
What our technicians usually find: the magnetron, the high-voltage diode or capacitor, or a door switch.
Company data; customer details are kept private. “What our technicians usually find” is the common cause of that problem, confirmed by our team. The technician confirms the cause on site before quoting.
Repair details
Before the technician arrives
The checklist our technicians follow on every visit is on the Microwave Repair page.
Before the visit:
Do not open the cabinet yourself. Unplug the microwave if it sparks, smells burnt or operates with a damaged door.
Helpful guides
Microwave Repair guides from our technicians
Before you book in Alexandria, VA, these guides explain the most common symptoms, which checks are safe to try yourself, and when a technician should take over. All guides.
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Nearby coverage
Where else do we repair microwaves near Alexandria?
We also provide microwave repair in Oxon Hill, MD, microwave repair in Arlington, VA, microwave repair in Mount Vernon, VA, microwave repair in Washington, DC and microwave repair in Springfield, VA.
This location is part of our microwave repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Alexandria, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Alexandria, VA: Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Potomac Yard, Seminary Hill, Eisenhower and the West End.
Frequently asked questions
Microwave Repair in Alexandria, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my microwave today in Alexandria?
We're based in Alexandria, so most of our routes start nearby. Same-day and next-day appointments are available when the technician route has open windows; call or book online for the earliest option. Appointments cost the same on weekdays, evenings and weekends - our hours run 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, all at one standard rate.
Many microwave repairs are completed in a single visit once the technician has diagnosed the fault and confirmed the parts on hand. If a specific part has to be ordered, we schedule a short return visit to finish the job.
How much does it cost to fix a microwave in Alexandria?
Appliance Surgeon charges $75 for the diagnostic visit, or $115 for a double unit (such as a double wall oven, washer-dryer combo or stacked laundry), and the fee is credited toward the repair if you approve the quote. Labor starts at $200 and stays there on about 9 in 10 repairs; more complex jobs can reach $450. Parts are extra and listed in the quote. Door switches and diodes are inexpensive; a magnetron costs more but usually still beats replacing a built-in unit and matching the cabinetry. We quote after diagnosis, before any work - and the high-voltage interior is exactly why this is never a do-it-yourself estimate. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What microwave problems do you fix in Alexandria?
Online microwave repair requests from the Alexandria area are most often for door problems, turntable problems and error codes. Common calls include microwave not heating, turntable not moving, sparking inside, door switch failure, control panel issue and unusual noise. The exact cause is confirmed during diagnosis.
The microwave door doesn't shut properly. Can I still use it?
Don't use it until it's fixed. The door switches are what stop the microwave running with the door open, and a door that doesn't close fully can't be relied on. The latch hooks, the switches or the hinge are usually the fix.
What is the whirring noise from my microwave?
It may be the cooling fan, which runs during cooking and sometimes after, or the vent fan if it's switched on. A whirring that won't stop, or one that has grown loud, usually means a fan motor is wearing out. A door that isn't fully closed can also leave a fan or light running.
Should I try to fix the microwave myself first?
Only two checks are safe: the outlet and breaker, and whether the door closes fully. Stop there - the high-voltage capacitor inside holds a dangerous charge even when the microwave is unplugged, which is why this is the one appliance we tell everyone never to open.