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.
Microwave repair in Alexandria
Arlington, VA
Microwave Repair in Arlington, VA
In a lot of Arlington kitchens the microwave doubles as the range hood, so a dead fan or a door that won't close matters twice. We repair built-in and over-the-range units and quote before the work.
Microwave Repair
Schedule service in Arlington
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.
Arlington notes
Built-in microwaves in Arlington kitchens
In many Arlington apartments the microwave is an over-the-range unit that also serves as the hood, so when its fan stops, the kitchen loses its ventilation too. A request from Kingstowne, shown below, was a GE with a fan that stopped and buttons that didn't respond. That combination often points to the control board, which runs both.
The door is the other common trouble spot. A Whirlpool request from Alexandria, also on this page, had a door that wouldn't close properly and a constant whirring sound. A door that doesn't latch can keep the microwave from starting, or leave the fan or light running. The latch, the door switches or the handle mounting are usually behind it.
Replacing an over-the-range or built-in unit in a condo kitchen means matching the cabinet opening and the mounting, so repair tends to make more sense. On a countertop unit it often doesn't, and we'll tell you.
Don't open the case yourself. The high-voltage capacitor can hold a dangerous charge after the microwave is unplugged.
Nearby requests
Microwave repair requests near Arlington
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.
Microwave repair in AlexandriaFrom online booking requests in 2025; 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 Arlington, 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 Falls Church, VA, and serve homeowners in Washington, DC, McLean, VA, Annandale, VA and Alexandria, VA.
This location is part of our microwave repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Arlington, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Arlington, VA: Clarendon, Ballston and Rosslyn.
Frequently asked questions
Microwave Repair in Arlington, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my microwave today in Arlington?
We're based in Alexandria, about 6 miles from Arlington. 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 Arlington?
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. 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. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What microwave problems do you fix in Arlington?
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.
My over-the-range microwave's vent fan stopped. Can I still cook on the stove?
You can, but without ventilation smoke and steam go straight into the cabinet above. Open a window until it's fixed. If the fan and the buttons both quit, the control board is a likely cause; if only the fan quit, it's more often the fan motor.
My microwave door won't close properly. Is it safe to use?
Not until it's checked. The door latch and switches decide whether the microwave can run, and a door that doesn't seat fully shouldn't be forced. Latches, switches and handle mounts are routine parts.
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.