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.
Microwave repair in Alexandria
Falls Church, VA
Microwave Repair in Falls Church, VA
We repair over-the-range and built-in microwaves in Falls Church, including units that run without heating and doors that stopped latching right. You'll know the price before the work.
Microwave Repair
Schedule service in Falls Church
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.
Falls Church notes
Microwave repair in Falls Church
Two requests shown below are worth a look. A GE in Old Town Alexandria ran but didn't heat food. That usually comes down to the magnetron, the high-voltage diode or capacitor, or sometimes a door switch. A built-in Samsung in the West End, under five years old, started running whenever the door opened and then stopped working. That one points to the door latch, the door switches or the handle mount.
A microwave that runs with the door open is a reason to unplug it right away. The door switches exist to prevent exactly that, so don't keep using it.
Over-the-range microwaves are popular in Falls Church kitchens because they replace a hood without taking counter space. They're also heavy and fastened to the wall and the cabinet above, which makes replacement a bigger job than it looks. For most faults, repair costs less.
On a basic countertop unit, a repair often isn't worth it, and we'll tell you so.
Nearby requests
Microwave repair requests near Falls Church
A Samsung microwave started running whenever the door opened, then stopped working (built-in unit under five years old).
What our technicians usually find: the door latch, door switches or handle mounting.
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 Falls Church, 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 Arlington, VA, and serve homeowners in McLean, VA, Annandale, VA, Tysons, VA and Vienna, VA.
This location is part of our microwave repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Falls Church, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Falls Church, VA: the City of Falls Church, Seven Corners and Idylwood.
Frequently asked questions
Microwave Repair in Falls Church, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my microwave today in Falls Church?
We're based in Alexandria, about 9 miles from Falls Church. 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 Falls Church?
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 Falls Church?
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 turns on when I open the door. Is it safe?
It isn't. Unplug it and don't use it until it's checked. The door switches and latch are supposed to cut power when the door opens. A built-in Samsung in one of our listed requests did this before it stopped working altogether.
My microwave runs but doesn't heat. Can it be fixed?
Usually. The cause is most often on the high-voltage side: the magnetron, diode, capacitor or a fuse. Sometimes it's a door switch. The capacitor can hold a dangerous charge even when the unit is unplugged, so leave the testing to a technician.
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.