[Electronics-talk] fixing a microwave

[Christopher Chaltain]

I'm not sure who asked the original question, but I don't recall knowing
that they were from Manhattan. I have access to a car and there are
small appliance repair shops near by, so I think this may be good advice
for some, but obviously not for everyone. As with everything else,
people will have to decide if taking their microwave in for repairs is
worth it or not. It may not make sense in Manhattan but that doesn't
mean it doesn't make sense in Austin, Texas.



On 25/07/12 08:58, Gerald Levy wrote:
> 
> Again, how do you transport a heavy and bulky microwave to an appliance
> repair shop that is not nearby?  You certainly can't carry it aboard  a
> bus, subway or paratransit vehicle.  Which means that you need a car. 
> But the point is moot.  Here in Manhattan,the crossroads of the world,
> there is not a single appliance repair shop left.  The nearest one from
> my home is more than 20 miles away.  Want to guess what the round trip
> fare would be to reach it by car service?  More than the cost of a new
> microwave. So whenever one of my appliances dies, my only alternative is
> to buy a new one even if it is still under warranty, unless I can fix it
> myself.
> 
> Gerald
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Lee" <kb9zuv at arrl.net>
> To: "electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:11 AM
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] fixing a microwave
> 
> 
>> cost depends on the nature of the repare.
>> If it is just a cord, that is perfectly doable yourself.
>> If you are not comfortable with this check out a small appliance
>> repare shop.
>> they are usuallly pretty reasonable.
>> I had a door switch go on a microwave, and was charged $40 for the
>> repare. microwave lasted ten more years.
>>
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