Theirons84
Premium Member
- Model Number
- WMH1162XVS
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- More than 10 years
Microwave was turned on yesterday to heat something. It ran for maybe two seconds and then got really loud (like a loud grinding / buzzing sound). The whole unit powered off.
Further investigation revealed a blown fuse. I replaced the fuse with a metal rod (no fuses on hand until I go to the store).
Screen returned and fan functions worked like they should. turned the microwave on and it made the same loud grinding / buzzing sound until it shut off again. Kicked the breaker this time.
from what I'm reading, it could be the magnetron. This unit was built in 2008. Is it worth fixing?
Further investigation revealed a blown fuse. I replaced the fuse with a metal rod (no fuses on hand until I go to the store).
Screen returned and fan functions worked like they should. turned the microwave on and it made the same loud grinding / buzzing sound until it shut off again. Kicked the breaker this time.
from what I'm reading, it could be the magnetron. This unit was built in 2008. Is it worth fixing?