The microwave is one of the most common household appliances being used on a daily basis today. Useful for anything from heating a good cup of coffee to a frozen dinner, the microwave makes living a busy life easier.

When the microwave breaks down owners have two options: to buy a new one or buy microwave replacement parts and have the thing fixed. In some cases, buying microwave parts is the easier option, especially if you are low on cash and have nothing handy for a brand new microwave.

Microwave replacement parts include anything from the cavity and the chassis, the metal plate to the control switches. The cavity is the main component of the microwave, which is covered by the door. The metal plate is attached to the window aperture and is perforated with holes, which allow the light to enter the cavity and reflect the microwave. (more…)

Microwave oven first appeared in the 1950s due to accidental discovery. It’s not been an instant hit because of its skyscraping price and high voltage requirement, but eventually it gained popularity on every kitchen as it evolved. It provides convenient way of cooking and reheating food in just several minutes. Absolutely, it is a kitchen wonder as it continually brings out the best in food.

But what if a microwave oven breaks down? An unwise money spender would think of buying a new one, but like any other appliances, it can also be repaired. There are lots of microwave replacement parts available in the market, from simple parts to sophisticated electronic circuits. Normally, microwave ovens are made up of a high voltage power supply for electrical source, a magnetron which converts electrical power supply to microwaves, a waveguide which controls the movement of the microwave, and the cooking chamber. New versions are added with quartz halogen bulb which speeds up cooking.

There are over twenty microwave replacements parts offered in the market. The following are the replacements parts commonly needed and found in repairing a microwave oven:

Miscellaneous Parts

• It consists of belts, cooking tray, door, door handle, switch, foam tapes, grills, vents, filters and bulbs. These are easy to replace and repair because these are not main parts needed for cooking food, they are just accessories.

Capacitor

• An electrical condenser, a device used for storing electrical charge.

Diode

• This electronic equipment allows passing of electric current in only one direction.

Fuse

• A well-known safety device and is used to protect an electric circuit from effects of excessive current.

Magnetron

• This is the heart of a microwave oven. It converts electricity to microwaves.

Motor

• It converts electrical energy to mechanical energy.

Rectifier

• It also keeps electrical current to pass in only one direction.

Thermostat

• This is a device that automatically regulates temperature inside the system.

Transformers

• It combines two alternating current circuits through induction.

Wave Guide

• This provides guide for microwaves.

Every microwave replacement parts are sold depending on the brand name of the microwave oven. Some brands are not compatible with other brands so be consistent in buying. In order to avoid further repairing, once the microwave oven has been repaired it is important that constant care should be prompted. Always clean the inside chamber to enhance good performance. Microwave specific cleaners are available for this purpose because small bits of food left inside the chamber can be burned out after repeated use without cleaning. Also, do not use metal containers and foils when reheating foods, these damages the internal circuits. Most importantly, do not run a microwave oven when its empty as this could damage magnetron and other delicate parts.