Most people have pretty full schedules to work with, between jobs, school, family life, and other things. Most of us value our time, and we always look for ways to get more of it. When you’re on the go and need to come up with a quick meal, your microwave can be your best friend. But what happens if it fails on you? Residents in and around Matthews, NC, turn to Carolina Appliance Service for all of their appliance repair needs, from refrigerator, stove, and microwave repair to washer and dryer service. The repair specialists are here today to help you identify the most common causes of microwave failure.

Here are the top four causes of microwave failure to look out for from NC's top appliance repair experts:

• Failing Diode: Microwaves utilize a diode to convert incoming A/C power to D/C power. The diode increases the voltage that powers the microwave, which is called the magnetron. When the diode fails, the magnetron will no longer function properly. An appliance repair specialist from Carolina Appliance Service will test whether or not the diode is failing by checking it against the voltmeter.
• Magnetron Burnout: The magnetron is a tube that emits the radiation that cooks the food. When it fails, it cannot be repaired — only replaced.
• Faulty Door Switch: Door switches have safety features that are in place to prevent the microwave from running when the door isn’t shut tightly. If a door switch goes out, it may cause the microwave to stop running, even when the door appears closed.
• Bad Capacitor: The function of the high-voltage capacitor is to convert and increase incoming voltage. Again, if this part burns out, it can only be replaced. Note that only appliance repair professionals should repair the capacitor. Even when unplugged, it can retain an electrical charge and injure or kill a person.

Microwaves are convenient for quick meals, but they can be tricky to repair. Let the professionals at Carolina Appliance Service handle your microwave repair needs, as well as any other appliance repair service you require. Call (704) 847-0004 or visit them online for more information.