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    nccogan Posts: 12, Reputation: 2
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    Sep 23, 2007, 07:20 AM
    Strange Microwave sounds
    I was wondering if anyone might be able to help. Last night my microwave was working fine. This morning I tried to heat some water and a very loud buzzing sound came from the motor area. There was a small smell of plastic. Every time I try it the same thing. I have not let it run to see if it is heating since that seems to be a bad idea.

    Any idea of what might have happened or what to check?

    Thanks,
    N.
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    Sep 23, 2007, 09:04 AM
    Microwaves are expensive to repair. Also can be dangerous for diy project. Would be best to just replace from cost wise
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    Sep 23, 2007, 11:38 AM
    Good advice. Just out of curiosity - does this sort of thing happen usually? I mean a sudden change in the behavior?

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    Sep 23, 2007, 11:44 AM
    The microwaves I see normally work or they don't. They are so inexpensive to purchase anymore I just don't get many calls on them. I would say yours is in the norm
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    Sep 23, 2007, 10:17 PM
    The bearing that runs the fan on top could have frozen. My convection/microwave was designed badly that the shaft was supported in only one place. Needless to say, having access to a machine shop, it's supported in two places now and the bearings are protected better. The oven is huge and it cost nearly $800 scratch and dent when new in the 70's.
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