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Microwave--Repair Or Replace...
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on April 30, 2009
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The other day my nine year old set the 'timer' on the microwave for 15minutes, and after the time was up, we realized he ran the microwave (instead of using the timer)...
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- The cost of repairing it would be as much as just buying a new one. Replace it.
- Replace, definitely. I'm sure there is no way it could be fixed. Best Buy, Walmart and places like that have good buys on microwaves.
- Who learned the life lesson? You or the 9 year old? You need to replace the microwave and have an electrician check to be sure the child didn't short the wiring in the...
Over Range Microwave...
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on August 19, 2011
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I think that my over range hood/microwave just crapped out. It will not heat anything...although it will start and run. How the heck is a full-time working Mom suppo...
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- If it is 5 yrs old or more, replace. Over range microwaves are only meant to last 5 to 8 yrs max. I found this out recently when looking into ours because it was not...
- We got ours a little over 18 months ago from Best Buy for under $200...it is stainless steel, but they were moving on to the new models. You would probably spend that ...
- We have an over-the range microwave that we have gotten repaired twice. If it breaks again we'll buy a new one. Once was the display panel, which we were able to take ...
Glass Top Stove Repair
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on February 19, 2012
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I will call an appliance repair shop on Monday, but in the meantime does anyone know if the burner on a glass top stove can be repaired? Is it cost effective to do so...
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- They can be repaired and it is not hard to do. If your stove is over 16 years old (unless that is a typo) I would consider getting a new one. The newer models use a lo...
- C. to the best of my knowledge - they will have to replace the entire glass top. I don't know how much that will cost. I would google the make and model and see how mu...
- If you can get the model number you can Google it and there may be parts available. We were thinking of purchasing a very high end stove, but the glass was cracked...
Repair of Old Microwace Oven
Asked by J.P. from Fresno
on February 20, 2012
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I have a 30-year-old Sharp Carousel microwave which has worked like a charm all this time. Now the timer won't move. In a microwave of this age, the timer is a dial,...
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- No microwave is safe after so many years...even ones that seem to work fine. They can get fine cracks and breaches you can't see and can be dangerous to use. I'd ...
- How nice that it lasted this long! But if you think about the safety measures in new ones, you might consider getting rid of the old one and buying a new up to date, (...
- That doesn't sound safe at all. Do you know how much safety protocols and technology have improved over the past 30 years?!?!? I don't think the one you have is as we...
Dryer Broke Need Recommendations for Service Guy
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on June 9, 2008
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The drum in my dryer just quit on me yesterday. I live in the Elmhurst area - any suggestions for a good, reasonably priced repair guy? Thanks!
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- Sears will do repair on any appliances, even if you didn't buy from them. I've had warranty repair work done pretty quickly on my fridge and microwave. I have fo...
- hi, weve used maywood appliance sales, services and repairs. very affordable and honest. good luck!
- Advantage Appliance ###-###-####. Very honest and very reasonable! We used them to fix our dryer last year!
Convection or No Convection
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on November 3, 2009
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We currently have an electric stove top and built in oven. We want to convert to gas and get a new slide-in range and microwave. I wanted to get opinions on is conve...
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- I have a convection oven and I've never used it. I'm afraid too. I think if I knew how to use it and adjust the temp and cook time for food, I would use it. My sist...
- I have a double oven and the top has conv. and regular and the bottom only regular. I use convection about75% of the time. It is great for food where there is a lot ...
- Yes for convection ovens. The difference between convection and conventional is simply a fan that swirls the heated air around for even coverage. If the recipe calls f...
Need Advice on Appliances
Asked by M.V. from Chicago
on May 31, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I am moving to a new house and need to buy a lot of new appliances. I need a new washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove and microwave. Can anyone give me advi...
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- If you're planning on buy a bunch of new appliances, M. is Maytag month at Home Depot so you'll get some great promotions. They'll give you up to $400 visa rewards car...
- I would consider buying at Costco. The prices are inline with those of other retailers but they offer an unconditional return system. When our dryer had a heating el...
- Go to ABT. They have very knowledgeable sales people and will give you a great price on things - usually better than the sticker price once you sit down with them to ...
Compare Home Warranty Companies
Asked by C.S. from Houston
on April 2, 2009
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I am needing to find out about any experiences with home warranty that you may have. I have found a company who claims to be the best. I am trying to compare and see. ...
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- We purchased a 9yo home in excellent condition in Dec08. The sellers threw in a year with First American Home Warranty for us. We got EVERYTHING covered. I think th...
- Do a search for First American Home Warranty. We pay $42 a month service fee is $55 but it seems to cover a lot more than your company. Since living in this house we...
- We the "home warranty" with our first house--it was a waste of money. The house was less than 20yrs. old when we bought it. The cost was $300-400, per year and when ...
Moving to a Home That Needs Work! (Carpet, Counters, Cabinets, Appliances....)
Asked by P.B. from Washington DC
on November 22, 2008
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I'm trying to find the best price for carpeting, also kitchen counters and cabinets. Nothing fancy, something that won't cost a lot that will last for years to come. ...
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- My husband is a carpenter...we purchased an older home in 2000. The house was built in 1940. It was not in bad condition, but had not been modified since it was buil...
- I work for a countertop company. The owner is a wonderful Christian woman that I've worked with since 2000. We work with natural stone & quartz. She is very reasona...
- Congratulations on buying your first home! We have done the whole fixer-upper thing and it is so worth it! My husband works for Mill End Carpets in Virginia Beach....
What Home Warranty Company Do You Have?
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on April 10, 2007
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We have AHS (American Home Shield) and we WILL NOT be renewing our contract with them. I could write several pages on why we are fed up with them. I do want to continu...
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- We've had AHS for 3 years now with no problems... we just had our Microwave repaired (it would have cost about $140 if we had it fixed ourselves) for $55. I don't kno...
- We've had several different companies due to lots of moves. For the most part we've found that they're not worth the money you pay into them. They will usually find ...
- Hi N., I too have AHS, just recently, I've had a battle with them to fix our pool equipment. In the past, I used First American & AHS. Both times that I used AHS,...
