Dave Holt · May 27, 2026
In my 15 years in the field, sparking inside a microwave is probably the third most common service call I take, and on the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS specifically, I’ve traced it to a burned or flaking waveguide cover the vast majority of the time — that’s always the first thing I pull out and inspect. I’ve … Read more
Dave Holt · May 27, 2026
Complete repair guide for magnetron failure — not heating on the Panasonic NN-SN966S Countertop Microwave. Includes symptoms, parts needed, step-by-step instructions, and troubleshooting tips.
Dave Holt · May 27, 2026
Complete repair guide for inverter board replacement on the Panasonic NN-SN966S Countertop Microwave. Includes symptoms, parts needed, step-by-step instructions, and troubleshooting tips.
Dave Holt · May 27, 2026
Complete repair guide for door switch replacement on the Panasonic NN-SN966S Countertop Microwave. Includes symptoms, parts needed, step-by-step instructions, and troubleshooting tips.
Dave Holt · May 26, 2026
In my 15 years on the bench, door latch and closure issues are easily in my top three calls for over-the-range microwaves, and the WMH31017FS comes through my shop more than most — usually because the unit runs hard above a busy stovetop and the door components take real heat and grease abuse over time. … Read more
Dave Holt · May 26, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of Samsung countertop microwaves over the years, and the MS14K6000AS is one I see regularly on my bench — probably 60 to 70 percent of the time, a no-heat complaint on this unit traces back to a failed high-voltage diode or a blown thermal cut-out fuse, not the magnetron itself, which … Read more
Dave Holt · May 26, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of Samsung NX58H5600SS ranges over the years, and a burner that won’t ignite is honestly one of the most common service calls I get on this specific model — nine times out of ten, it comes down to a moisture-contaminated igniter or a cracked igniter cap, not a failed control board … Read more
Dave Holt · May 26, 2026
In my 15 years on the bench, ice clumping in countertop nugget machines is probably the number one call I get, and the GE Opal XPIO13BCPCT is no exception — I’d estimate I’ve diagnosed this exact complaint on Opal units a few dozen times in the last couple of years alone. The very first thing … Read more
Dave Holt · May 26, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of portable ice makers over the years, and the Frigidaire EFIC189 is one of the most common units I see come through — usually with the exact same complaint: it powers on, runs through its cycle, but produces little or no ice. The very first thing I check on this model … Read more
Dave Holt · May 26, 2026
I’ve personally handled this exact door lock failure on the LG LRE3061ST more times than I can count — it’s one of the most common service calls I see after a self-clean cycle, and it almost always comes down to either a failed door lock motor assembly or a control board that’s holding the lock … Read more
