Usually one visit of 45 to 90 minutes for built-in units.
Microwave repair across Greater Boston
Countertop microwaves are rarely worth repairing. Built-in, over-the-range and drawer microwaves are a different matter: they are expensive, they are cut into cabinetry, and replacing one often means replacing the trim kit too.
A microwave that runs but does not heat is a magnetron, a diode or a capacitor. A microwave that does nothing at all is usually a door interlock switch, which is a cheap part and the single most common failure in the appliance.
Microwaves store a lethal charge in their high-voltage capacitor even when unplugged. This is genuinely not a safe appliance to open at home.
- Flat price after diagnosis
- 90-day warranty
- Licensed and insured
Microwave repair symptoms we see every week
Recognise one of these and you already know most of what a technician needs to hear on the phone.
Runs but food stays cold
Magnetron, high-voltage diode or capacitor. All three sit in the high-voltage circuit.
Nothing happens when the door closes
A door interlock switch, the most common microwave fault by a wide margin.
Loud buzzing while running
A failing high-voltage transformer or a diode on its way out.
Turntable will not turn
The turntable motor or its coupler. Simple and inexpensive.
Sparking inside the cavity
Stop using it. A damaged waveguide cover or burnt cavity paint arcs and gets worse quickly.
Over-the-range fan or light dead
The vent fan motor or the lamp assembly, separate from the microwave circuit itself.
On the van
These are the parts we carry as stock, which is why most repairs finish without a second visit. Usually one visit of 45 to 90 minutes for built-in units.
- Door interlock switches
- Magnetrons and high-voltage diodes
- Capacitors and transformers
- Turntable motors and couplers
- Touch panels and control boards
- Vent fan motors and lamps
How a repair visit actually goes
No four-hour windows, no diagnosis-by-phone, no price that changes once the panel is off.
- 1
You tell us what it is doing
Three questions online, or one phone call. The more specific the symptom, the better the odds the right part rides along on the first visit.
- 2
We confirm a two-hour window
Not a morning, not an all-day wait. We call back to agree a window and ring again when the van is close.
- 3
Diagnosis, then a flat price
The technician finds the fault and quotes the whole repair before touching anything. If you decline, you pay the diagnostic and nothing more.
- 4
Repaired, with 90 days behind it
Most repairs finish in the same visit. Parts and labour carry a 90-day warranty.
Microwave repair by town
We cover 75+ towns for this service. Pick yours for local ZIP coverage and booking.
- Acton, MA
- Andover, MA
- Arlington, MA
- Bedford, MA
- Belmont, MA
- Beverly, MA
- Billerica, MA
- Boston, MA
- Braintree, MA
- Brockton, MA
- Brookline, MA
- Brookline, NH
- Burlington, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Chelmsford, MA
- Chelsea, MA
- Clinton, MA
- Concord, MA
- Danvers, MA
- Dedham, MA
- Derry, NH
- Dracut, MA
- Everett, MA
- Framingham, MA
- Gloucester, MA
- Haverhill, MA
- Hingham, MA
- Hudson, MA
- Hudson, NH
- Ipswich, MA
- Lawrence, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Lincoln, MA
- Londonderry, NH
- Lowell, MA
- Lynn, MA
- Malden, MA
- Marblehead, MA
- Marlborough, MA
- Maynard, MA
Microwave repair by brand
Each brand fails in its own way. These pages list the faults we see most on each.
What people said after a microwave repair
Every review below is copied word for word from the company's public Thumbtack profile.
Quick response and very punctual. He was able to identify that the control board in my appliance was damaged. After discussing the options, I decided to replace the appliance rather than repair it. I appreciate the prompt service and clear diagnosis.
Thank you so much! Great customer service. Came and fixed our washer, looks good as new! Hire him
Tim was very professional and did his job correctly but was sent a defective part. Ramin came and replaced the defective part and my stove works again. After an initial problem that wasn't their fault, masterfix did an excellent job. I would not hesitate to use them again. Thanks Tim and Ramin!
My dryer was fixed immediately and the contractor gave me filter change recommendations. However, it was not cheap.
Master fix came out quickly and got my stove working with no fuss. Great service
He was very responsive to messages and was available for a quick diagnosis and a fix. Did a great job!
Microwave repair questions
- Is it worth repairing a microwave?
- For built-in, drawer and over-the-range units, usually yes. For a countertop model, the repair often costs more than a replacement and we will say so before you book.
- Can I replace a door switch myself?
- Please do not. The high-voltage capacitor holds a dangerous charge even with the appliance unplugged, and it sits right beside the switches.
- Do you repair microwave drawer units?
- Yes, including Sharp and Bosch drawer models. They need pulling from the cabinet, which adds time.
- My combo wall oven microwave stopped but the oven works.
- They share a cabinet, not a circuit. The microwave half can be repaired on its own.
Microwave still not right?
Tell us the appliance and your ZIP code. We will call back with a two-hour window, usually within the hour.