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Originally Posted by Cybercowboy
If this one was just sitting on a counter I would have done the same thing. But no, it's a built-in with a nice trim piece that matches the double ovens and looks nice so attempting a repair first. I'd say that most microwaves that stop working could be repaired easily, it's almost always one of about six things. Is it worth it? Eh, depends. People get a new washer or dryer when they stop working, but usually they can be repaired fairly easily too. Again, it's usually one of about six things.
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I had the cheapo builder grade over-the-stove GE microwave, which lasted about 20 years before the touch panel started going out. I was down to, the button that would work was the 'poporn' button. Replacement control panels were no longer available. I had a local repair shop quote me $ 75 plus tax for a used one, no guarantee, so I just opted to replace.
I was all set to buy a new one (they were about $ 200), when I spotted a used one on Craigslist near me. Less than a year old, similar builder grade GE, only it had the rotating tray and more panel control buttons. The wife wanted stainless appliances, so a virtually brand new microwave had to go.
Best $ 45 I ever spent. And I got rid of the old one on Craigslist listing it in the free section. I clearly stated the thing only worked by pressing the 'popcorn' button, and the girl who came and got it was very happy to get it.
Good experience all the way around.