Microwave Fan Not Working? - Easy DIY Fix!
Вставка
- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Love this channel? Buy a shirt! bit.ly/homie-a...
You ROCK! Subscribe here! mlsp.co/l83xc
Non-Contact Voltage Tester - amzn.to/3mtTbGa
Gerber Multi-Tool - amzn.to/37E9o5c
For all business inquiries please email me at:
fixitrick84@gmail.com
01:31 This little black device is called a relay and it turns your microwave fan On or Off. It can get STUCK in one position over time. A couple gentle taps and you should be back in business!
And always remember,
Jesus loves YOU!
And only He can fix your biggest problem!
Wow the video was spot on. Although my microwave was somewhat different the components were the same. I followed the recommendations and like magic the fan kicked in and started running like a charm. Thanks!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing the good news Thomas, you ROCK!
Thank you Rick. Your solution worked for and even forced me to clean the whole interior of my 20 year old microwave oven. What a mess it was with all the hardened grease. I found the fan nicely tucked away and span it around by hand and when plugged it back in, wolla...... it worked. Thanks man, you saved me a bunch of money!
Always fun to read comments like these when people can fix their own appliances and save money. I know the feeling about cleaning old microwaves! 😅
Thanks for that! Followed your instructions and got the fan working again on a 2-year-old Panasonic microwave inverter.
Awesome! So glad this video helped you fix your microwave fan!
I loved the ending to your video!!!
We’re spreading the Gospel to the end of the Earth! ✝️ 🌎
Thanks Rick! We were about ready to check out a new one. I tried your idea and it worked the 2nd time, I tapped it harder. And yes Jesus has and will fixed all my problems (in His time and way) and yours!
Glad your microwave came back on Gary! God bless you!
I will definitely try this
Omg thank you so much! This worked and saved us £130 😂
Yep, video was spot on. Thanks for the help. What an easy fix.
Right on!
It worked great, thanks for your support
You’re welcome! Glad this video helped you out!
FYI If your fan is non-operational right from the factory it may not be an electronic malfunction. It may be mechanical. Here is my solution: My brand-spanking new GE counter-top microwave did not sound right from the first time i used it. Then I noticed that any food cooked created copious amounts of steam that escaped out the front door when it was opened. I knew this was not right. So I felt the back of the unit and found that there was no fan exhaust while running. So I got out my flashlight and peered into the grate of the exhaust port. Using a very small diameter, non-metallic probe I tried turning the fan blades. They were free but would not spin. Then I noticed that they were bumping up against a piece of metal inside. So I removed the 8 screws on the back and pulled the housing backwards towards the rear of the unit which allowed it to be removed. Being VERY careful to stay clear if any of the internal electronics (which can injure of kill says EVERYONE) I used a pair of insulated pliers to bend the thin sheet of metal away from the fan blades. Voila! Problem solved. I could have just returned the unit -EXCEPT- Home depot will not take back returns after 48 hours. I did not even use it for 3 days! And dealing with GE's "courtesy Goodwill Certificate" was going to be a major hassle. I hope this 5-minute tip saves you 2 hours on the phone on hold trying to talk with GE!
Thanks for watching the video!
Thanku sir🙏
Nice going Rick
Thanks for watching the video!
Thanks, it worked! :)
if its not relay it can be fan motor.Check the fan motor for proper ohms according to schematics.
Thanks for watching the video!
Thanks! Your video was exactly what I needed and fixed the months-old problem in minutes. Maybe consider adding a Venmo link? :)
Glad it helped! You’re welcome.
Dude that was not the problem I had ,but your video got me to where I needed to be to see the issue one of the power cords going to the fan coil had become unplugged.I had only had the microwave brand new for about 2 weeks ,but its the first time that I cooked with it longer than 5 min.s and the thing shut itself down due to overheating ( no fan ) .until now thanks Rick
Awesome! Glad this video got you where you needed to be.
Great vid Rickyyyy!!! Very helpful!!! Miss you bud 💕🙏🏼😍
Thanks Auntie! See you guys soon. 😘
Yu solved My biggest problem 👍
Even though there feels no obstruction on the fan, relay is not always the culprit. My case was that the fan motor was the issue. Also knocking off the relay is temporary solution,.it will come back. Replacement will eliminate the issue 100%.
Don't relays just go bad sometimes? My defroster fan in my truck wouldn't work on low, so I just replaced the relay and it fixed the problem. However, I will still try the tap method first. Thanks.
Great video, thanks bro! Blessings!
Desirae, you ROCK!
Well done man
Merica!
Wow! Yes your video was right on! Thank you so much for your help! Keep up the good work Buddy! God is good all the time!
Saweeeet!! Glad this video helped you out Debbie! God bless!
Good kitty 😻
Came across this after realized within the last couple days our High Pointe microwave fan in camper was not running when cooking food. Used one summer when camper was new in 2019. Storage for covid and health issues. Just out since June 2023. Sounded fine couple days ago. Noticed yesterday lots of moisture inside and on inside door. Had to wipe it all out. Just tonight the fan inside is not running. Think have to totally remove from cabinet. Not sure want to do that. Think is plugged in behind it in the cabinet. Do not know if it will ruin anything running it without the fan circulating the steam and air.
I think you're microwave fan relay is stuck. Follow the steps in this video and smack that thing.
Love the witness
To the ends of the Earth! 🛠️ 🌎 ✝️
Awesome thank you sir
Most welcome!
This video is helpful
Thank you 🙏
Amen! What if the problem is on the smoke sucking-fan facing the stoves? Mine is not working since few days ago. Thanks.
Sounds like your microwave isn't working still?
@@FixiT-Rick the microwave is working. But the ventilation to suck the smoke from the stove is broken.
Sploopy!
Thanks for watching the video!
Fan won't turn off
If your fan won’t turn off, that means the relay that turns on the fan is stuck. Try opening and closing your microwave door a couple times and shut the door kinda hard. If the fan is still on, just watch this video on how to find the relay and give it a good tap with your screw driver.
@@FixiT-Rick ty
My microwave’s fan stopped working, then the microwave shut itself off. After about 20 minutes, it turned back on but the fan still wasn’t working.
The circuit board is probably on its way out. Relays might be stuck, but a good smack like how I show you in the video should help.
Thank you for suggesting something might be in the way of the fan. Took it down and found that a lizard had fallen down the vent and got stuck! #FloridaProblems
WOW, that's incredible! Thanks for sharing this with everyone!