Suzie-Q wrote in message ...

Hi,

My microwave oven, a 10-year-old Tappan 1000 watt, has
kicked the bucket. Is it worth it to try to have it
repaired

Sure!

(are microwave ovens "repairable")?

Sure!

Do they have
fuses that can be changed by a lay person?

Microwaves have a fuse inside that can kill the entire unit from
operating if it lets go...usually the fuse opens up/lets go when
something else breaks ( door switch, capacitor, ect )

http://www.applianceaid.com/nuker.html
Some microwave helps.

jeff.

Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/