Hi Mike,

You've probably resolved this already, but just in case: call GE
(800-626-2000) with your model number. There was a bulletin
on a ton of these with magnetron problems, and they may repair
it under warranty for a lot less than a new one.

I don't (won't) do GE warranty, but if there's a GE servicer in
your area (getting scarce, for good reason, but we won't 'go
there'), they also should be able to help determine if yours is
involved in the bulletin.

Hope that's of some help.

God bless,

Dave Harnish
Dave's Repair Service
New Albany, PA
www.DavesRepair.com

570-363-2404

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"oo Mike oo" wrote in message
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We have a 4 year old GE over-the-range microwave model JVM1660BB

The microwave has stopped heating. First symptoms were a grrring sound
that happened intermittently, perhaps 1 out of 10 uses. It was loud
enough to make us shut it off right away so not sure if it was heating
when this happened. It was accompanied by a slightly strange smell.
Many times it would go away if we restarted it. Now the noise has
lessened but it doesn't heat.

We've called GE and they want $75 just to diagnose. This would be
applied to repair if done.

Trying to decide if its worth repairing or just replace it.

Anyone have an educated guess what's wrong or how much the repair
could be?

Thanks in advance!
Mike