Any appliance in your home has the potential to trip your circuit breaker. The breaker in your home was installed in order to protect both your home and your appliances. If one appliance draws too much power so that it may become a fire hazard, then the breaker trips and it cuts off power in order to protect that appliance …
The microwave is supposed to make noise. No microwave is silent and all microwaves create a soft roaring sound as the food cooks. The high-powered magnetron and the spinning plate both contribute to the sounds that your microwave makes. However, most people know the difference between a normal microwave noise and the unusually loud sound of a microwave when something …
If your microwave door glass has just broken, the fix is easier than you think. The microwave window is a critical part of the appliance design. You need that window to tell if a meal is finished cooking or is about to boil over. The window gives us insight into how food cooks in the microwave and serves as an …
There are few things more disruptive to your kitchen than a noisy microwave. When you’re cooking and holding a conversation or listening to TV or radio, a noisy microwave can drown out everything else going on. Or perhaps you sometimes get up in the middle of the night craving popcorn or a slice of leftover pizza. You load up your …
From quickly warming up leftovers to cooking an entire meal in minutes, it’s safe to say most households benefit from the convenience of a microwave. Unfortunately, like any hardworking appliance, microwave malfunctions are bound to occur. While you may think buying a new microwave is easier than fixing your old one, you may be surprised to find how painless and …
It is only natural for a microwave to make a light humming noise as it is heating up your food. That means everything is working as it should be. However, any other noise your microwave makes, including a louder humming that becomes quite noticeable, means that your appliance is not healthy. The noise will not only become irritating, but it …