My over-the-range microwave is 6 years old. A few weeks ago it suddenly stopped heating. The panel works fine, vent fan & lights work fine. The turntable also works. It simply doesn't heat.

I don't have much in the way of DIY skills but if it's likely to be a simple repair I'd rather not buy a new microwave (for reference to compare to repair costs, new ones I've looked at that would be reasonable replacements run about $320 and up).

Also - if I do need a new one, do I need to worry about getting one that vents from the same place (I don't want to have to cut a larger/different hole in the cabinet above it) or is the venting location standard across over-the-range microwave ovens?

thanks!
Katrina

Thanks denman, yes I did try unplugging it.

I have no idea what would have caused a fuse to blow. The unit was working early that day, but not in the evening; I don't recall anything that happened that would have caused a blown fuse (it didn't stop working during operation).

I'm afraid I may just have to buy a new unit. Can anyone here tell me if all over-the-range units (of the same size) have their venting in the same area? Or will I have to be careful to pay attention to the specific measurements of the vent on the units to ensure I get one that will align with the venting that was put in for the current unit?

Thanks

Katrina

ps. I have seen a few people (via Google search) that said their trouble was due to door latch problems, which sounds like a simple fix - is this a possibility or would this cause different symptoms?

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