My Hotpoint microwave runs but does not heat. Can I fix it myself?

Please do not open it. A microwave that runs without heating usually has a failed magnetron, diode or capacitor, and the high-voltage circuit can hold a lethal charge even when unplugged. Our technicians discharge the circuit safely before testing.

My over-the-range microwave fan in a Northlake-area home is loud. Can you fix it?

Usually, yes. Clean the grease filters first, since heavy buildup strains the fan. If the noise continues, the fan motor or its mount is likely worn, and on many models we can replace it without removing the microwave from the wall.

The keypad on my microwave stopped working after a storm in Northwest Charlotte. What happened?

A surge or rapid power flickers can damage the control board or keypad membrane. Try turning off the breaker for a few minutes first. If it still does not respond, we test the board and keypad and tell you whether the repair is worth it for the unit's age.

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Hotpoint Microwaves: What We Check First

Hotpoint microwaves are mostly over-the-range models that double as a vent hood above the cooktop, with some countertop models in the lineup as well. The over-the-range versions combine a magnetron and high-voltage circuit for cooking, a turntable motor, a cooktop light and a vent fan that exhausts or recirculates steam and grease. That combination means a single unit can have several unrelated failures, and the cooking side involves stored voltage that is dangerous to anyone who opens the case.

Failed door switch blowing the internal line fuse
Magnetron or high-voltage diode failure leaving food unheated
Vent fan motor grinding or failing to shut off
Control panel unresponsive after a thunderstorm power surge

The full explanation, including what you can safely check yourself and when repair beats replacement, is in our Hotpoint microwave repair guide.

Over-the-Range Fans and Storm-Sensitive Panels

Over-the-range microwaves are standard in the newer homes around Northlake and in many updated kitchens along the Beatties Ford Road corridor. Because they vent the cooktop, their fans run a lot and their grease filters load up quickly. A fan that grinds, slows or will not shut off is a common sign of a worn motor. Door switches and turntable motors also wear with daily use. Touch panels on these units can fail after a storm outage or surge, even when the microwave itself still has power, which happens more often on the wooded lots out this way.

Safe Steps and When to Call Us

Do not remove the microwave's cover, since the high-voltage capacitor can hold a charge long after unplugging. Reset its breaker, clean or replace the grease filters and check that the door closes firmly. If it still will not heat or the panel stays dark, we test the switches, fuse, fan, magnetron and control and give you the price before any repair.