A Kenmore microwave turned on but did not heat (over-the-range unit).
What our technicians usually find: the magnetron, the high-voltage diode or capacitor, or a door switch.
Microwave repair in Mount VernonOver-the-range microwave that runs without heating, a worn keypad, or a door that sticks? We repair microwaves in Woodbridge and quote before the work.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Woodbridge 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.
Schedule service in Woodbridge
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.
A request in the cards below, from Huntington, was an over-the-range Kenmore that turned on but didn't heat. Kenmore microwaves are built by other manufacturers, so the model number tells us which parts it takes. The usual causes are the magnetron, the high-voltage diode or capacitor, or a door switch.
Keypads tend to wear out first. If the start or popcorn button needs a hard press, the membrane is wearing, and a new keypad brings the microwave back to normal.
Over-the-range units in Woodbridge townhouse kitchens double as the hood. Clean the grease filters underneath monthly; clogged filters make the vent fan work harder and run hotter.
Don't open the case. The high-voltage capacitor can stay charged even after the microwave is unplugged.
Door handles and latch hooks wear with daily use. A door that has to be slammed before the microwave will start usually has a worn latch hook or a switch out of adjustment.
A Kenmore microwave turned on but did not heat (over-the-range unit).
What our technicians usually find: the magnetron, the high-voltage diode or capacitor, or a door switch.
Microwave repair in Mount VernonCompany 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.
The checklist our technicians follow on every visit is on the Microwave Repair page.

Before you book in Woodbridge, 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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This location is part of our microwave repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Woodbridge, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Woodbridge, VA: Lake Ridge, Dale City and Potomac Mills.
We're based in Alexandria, about 15 miles from Woodbridge. 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.
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.
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.
Open the door and look on the frame or the inside edge of the door for a label. Kenmore model numbers start with a three-digit prefix that identifies the manufacturer, and our Kenmore prefix guide explains it.
Usually. On most models the touchpad is a separate part from the control board, and replacing it restores normal response. If the display also flickers or resets, the board may be involved.
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.