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
Need microwave repair service in Alexandria, VA? Appliance Surgeon diagnoses built-in and over-the-range microwave problems, gives a clear quote before work starts and backs every repair with a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
Microwave Repair
Schedule service in Alexandria
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
Service visit advantages
A smoother repair visit for Microwave Repair in Alexandria, VA
Same-day optionsFast scheduling whenever appointment windows are available.
Licensed in VA, DC & MDLicensed for appliance repair in Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland.
Upfront quoteNo approved repair starts before the estimate is explained.
Repair warranty90 days on parts and labor for every repair.
Alexandria service
Over-the-range microwaves in Alexandria's tight kitchens
In Alexandria's space-conscious kitchens, the over-the-range microwave earns its slot twice — cooking above and venting below. When one fails in an Old Town or Del Ray galley, replacing it means matching cabinetry cutouts; repairing it means one visit. We repair, and we never ask you to open one yourself: the capacitor inside holds a lethal charge long after unplugging.
Local requests
Recent 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.
From recent online booking requests; 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
What we check during Microwave Repair in Alexandria, VA
Microwave repair requires careful safety judgment. We focus on practical, serviceable issues and avoid unsafe trial-and-error around high-voltage parts. For Alexandria, VA appointments, we also account for access, parking, route timing and the appliance details shared at booking.
Door and latch safety
Door switches, latch behavior and visible alignment issues are checked when the unit will not start or stops unexpectedly.
Controls and turntable
Display response, touch panel behavior, fan operation and turntable movement help narrow the repair path.
Heating complaints
When the unit runs but does not heat, the technician confirms whether repair is safe and cost-effective for the model.
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
Microwave Repair in Nearby Areas
We also provide microwave repair in Oxon Hill, MD, and serve homeowners in Arlington, VA, Mount Vernon, VA, Washington, DC and Springfield, VA.
This location is part of our microwave repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance 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
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.
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. The diagnostic visit is $75 for a single appliance 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. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
Between 2024 and 2025, 6 online booking requests for microwave repair came from the Alexandria area, most often for door problems, turntable problems and error codes (phone bookings are not counted here). 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.
Recent online requests from the Alexandria area were for Samsung, GE, Frigidaire and Whirlpool microwaves. We service many major brands including Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, Bosch, KitchenAid, Miele, Thermador, Viking, Wolf and others when parts and access are available.
Yes. Appliance Surgeon is licensed for appliance repair in Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland. Every repair is covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and labor, starting the day the repair is finished. The technician explains the terms before the job is complete.
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.