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Microwave Repair in Colleyville, TX

Microwave not heating, sparking, or the vent fan stopped working? ALAS Appliance Repair fixes over-the-range, built-in, drawer and combination microwaves across Colleyville, from the Village at Colleyville and the SH 26 corridor to Montclair Parc, Ross Downs Estates and Whittier Heights.

  • Serving all of Colleyville
  • Diagnostic fee credited toward your repair
  • Over-the-range, built-in and drawer models
  • Open 7 days a week

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Book Microwave Repair in Colleyville

Microwave Repair Needs in Colleyville Homes

Microwaves in Colleyville come in three broad types. Older homes, including the 1970s houses in Colleyville Estates and many 1990s kitchens, still use an over-the-range unit that doubles as the vent. Newer and remodeled estate kitchens favor microwave drawers set into an island and speed ovens that combine microwave and convection heat in the wall-oven stack. Each fails differently, so knowing which one you have saves time on the phone.

Over-the-range units wear out vent fans, light sockets and door switches, while drawers tend to lose their drive motors and gear tracks. Speed ovens can stop heating in microwave mode while the convection side still works, which usually points to the high-voltage section. Its capacitor may hold a dangerous charge even after the unit is unplugged, so the outer case should come off only in the hands of a technician. When booking, share the brand, the model number and the type of installation.

Common microwave problems

What’s Wrong With Your Microwave?

The microwave problems we see most often, and the parts a technician checks first for each one.

SymptomCommon causes a technician checksGuide
Runs but won’t heatFailed magnetron, high-voltage diode or capacitor, faulty door switch, failed transformer or thermal cutoff
Heat one cup of water for one minute. If it is still cold, stop using the microwave and schedule a diagnosis.

Possible causes a technician checks: Failed magnetron, high-voltage diode or capacitor, faulty door switch, failed transformer or thermal cutoff

Schedule a diagnosis
Sparking or arcing insideBurned or greasy waveguide cover, metal or foil, food buildup, chipped interior paint, damaged stirrer
Remove any metal and wipe the interior. If sparks continue, stop using it.

Possible causes a technician checks: Burned or greasy waveguide cover, metal or foil, food buildup, chipped interior paint, damaged stirrer

Schedule a diagnosis
Microwave won’t start or is deadBlown fuse, failed door switch, control lock on, failed control board, tripped breaker
Check the breaker and make sure the control or child lock is off.

Possible causes a technician checks: Blown fuse, failed door switch, control lock on, failed control board, tripped breaker

Schedule a diagnosis
Turntable won’t turnWorn turntable motor, broken coupler, misaligned roller ring or glass tray
Reseat the glass tray and roller ring so they sit flat on the coupler.

Possible causes a technician checks: Worn turntable motor, broken coupler, misaligned roller ring or glass tray

Schedule a diagnosis
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The complete microwave repair guide

Our main microwave repair page explains common problems, repair-or-replace decisions and how a repair visit works, in more detail.

Urgent repair

Microwave Sparking, Smoking or Won’t Turn Off?

A microwave holds high voltage even after it is unplugged. If you see sparks, smoke or flames, or it keeps running with nothing pressed, follow these steps and call us. After-hours emergency service is available for an added fee in Colleyville.

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Colleyville Microwave Repair FAQs

Yes. ALAS repairs microwaves for Colleyville homes and rental properties, including the Village at Colleyville, Montclair Parc, Ross Downs Estates, Highland Meadows, Woodland Hills, Whittier Heights, the Reserve at Colleyville, Colleyville Estates and Heritage Oaks.

We serve Colleyville ZIP code 76034 and the part of Colleyville in ZIP code 76092. Enter your ZIP code on this page to confirm service at your address.

A drawer that stalls is often blocked by a utensil or debris in the track, or its drive motor and gear assembly are wearing out. Check the track and clean any spills, then try again. Forcing the drawer can strip the gears. If it still stalls or makes a grinding noise, the motor, gears or a sensor likely needs replacing.

Yes. Speed ovens from brands like Wolf, Thermador and Miele usually slide out of the cabinet after a few screws are removed, which gives access for diagnosis. Share the brand, the model and which modes have quit, whether microwave, convection or both. If the speed oven sits above a wall oven, we protect the lower unit while working.

Usually not, unless the repair is small, such as a light socket, door switch or vent fan. Microwaves that old often need discontinued parts, and a new over-the-range model is easy to fit if the mounting plate and vent match. We look at the issue and the part cost first, then tell you which option makes more sense.

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Where we work in Colleyville

Colleyville Neighborhoods We Serve

ALAS provides microwave repair across Colleyville, including the Village at Colleyville, Montclair Parc, Ross Downs Estates, Highland Meadows, Woodland Hills, Whittier Heights, the Reserve at Colleyville, Colleyville Estates and Heritage Oaks, covering ZIP code 76034 and the Colleyville portion of 76092. Check your ZIP code to confirm service at your address.

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