College Park, MD
Microwave Repair in College Park, MD
Over-the-range microwaves in shared kitchens tend to wear out their doors first. We repair latches, door switches and no-heat faults across College Park, in homes and rentals.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to College Park 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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Microwave Repair
Schedule service in College Park
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.
College Park notes
Microwaves in College Park rentals and homes
Over-the-range microwaves are standard in many College Park apartments and renovated rentals, and in a shared kitchen the door and its latch take the most wear.
A turntable that has stopped is usually a tray sitting off its coupler, a worn roller ring or the turntable motor, and the motor is an inexpensive part.
A microwave that runs but leaves the food cold usually has a failed magnetron, diode or capacitor, or a door switch. Don't open the cabinet to check: the capacitor can keep a lethal charge after the cord is out.
For a small countertop model, a new one often costs less than the repair. An over-the-range unit is usually worth a repair quote first, since it's also the kitchen's vent fan and light.
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 College Park, MD, 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 College Park?
We also provide microwave repair in Chillum, MD, microwave repair in Washington, DC, microwave repair in Bethesda, MD, microwave repair in Arlington, VA and microwave repair in Oxon Hill, MD.
This location is part of our microwave repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in College Park, MD.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in College Park, MD: Berwyn, Lakeland and Old Town.
Frequently asked questions
Microwave Repair in College Park, MD FAQ
Can someone come fix my microwave today in College Park?
We're based in Alexandria, about 14 miles from College Park. 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 College Park?
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 College Park?
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 microwave only starts if I slam the door. What's wrong?
The latch hooks on the door are worn or the door switches are out of adjustment. Slamming it can break a switch or blow the fuse, so it's worth fixing soon. It's a routine repair.
My microwave is completely dead. Is it the outlet?
Check the outlet with a lamp and reset the breaker first. If the outlet works, an internal fuse has likely blown, often because of a failed door switch or a high-voltage part, and a technician needs to find the cause.
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.