A GE microwave was completely dead after a plug and breaker reset.
What our technicians usually find: a blown line fuse, a door switch or the control board.
Microwave repair in Annandale
Fairfax Station, VA
Microwave Repair in Fairfax Station, VA
A dead or non-heating built-in microwave usually costs far less to repair than to replace. We fix over-the-range, built-in and drawer models in Fairfax Station and tell you the cost before any work.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station
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.
Fairfax Station notes
Built-in and drawer microwaves in Fairfax Station
Larger kitchens here often have the microwave built in, in a wall cabinet beside the ovens or as a drawer in the island. Built-in and drawer units cost far more to replace than a countertop model, and a new one has to match the cutout and the trim kit. That makes repair the better call for most failures.
Two requests on this page cover two common failures. A GE in Annandale was completely dead even after the plug and breaker were reset, which usually means a blown line fuse, a door switch or the control board. A Kenmore in Springfield wouldn't respond to its control panel, which typically points to the touchpad or the board.
If yours runs but doesn't heat, the problem is on the high-voltage side: the magnetron, diode, capacitor or a fuse. The capacitor can hold a dangerous charge even when the unit is unplugged, so leave that part to a technician.
Drawer microwaves have one extra weak spot, the motorized drawer. If it won't open or close smoothly, check the track for crumbs or a stray utensil first.
Nearby requests
Microwave repair requests near Fairfax Station
A Kenmore microwave did not respond to the control panel.
What our technicians usually find: the touchpad or control board.
Microwave repair in SpringfieldCompany 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 Fairfax Station, 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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Where else do we repair microwaves near Fairfax Station?
We also provide microwave repair in Fairfax City, VA, microwave repair in Annandale, VA, microwave repair in Springfield, VA, microwave repair in Vienna, VA and microwave repair in Lorton, VA.
This location is part of our microwave repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Fairfax Station, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Fairfax Station, VA: Burke Centre, Crosspointe and South Run.
Frequently asked questions
Microwave Repair in Fairfax Station, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my microwave today in Fairfax Station?
We're based in Alexandria, about 15 miles from Fairfax Station. 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 Fairfax Station?
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 Fairfax Station?
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.
Is it worth repairing a built-in or drawer microwave?
Usually. These units cost several times more than a countertop model, and a replacement has to fit the same opening. Common repairs like door switches, fuses and touchpads cost much less. We'll quote it so you can compare.
My microwave died after a storm knocked out the power. What should I check?
Reset the breaker first. If the microwave is still dead, the line fuse, a door switch or the control board is the likely cause, and power surges are a common reason a fuse blows. Book a diagnosis rather than opening the case yourself.
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.