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Very loud motor sound - smells like something is burning... and it doesn't heat at all

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Sorry, this is not a solution but a simple fact. There are many household service shops around because they know how to cheat and charge you for a new magnetron whilst it may only needed a new fuse or a switch costing pennies. On top of all that comes the chance for them to get hold of your Microwave oven at no cost because you may decide to get a new oven and leave yours at the shop. They then fix it, sell it or make big money from using or selling the parts.
My advise, if its an older model, dump it and get a new one with a few years guarantee. As a guide, a magnetron should last around 5 years.

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The magnetron in the microwave has failed, "heats food" and some cases gives off an odor that stands out. To repair the oven will approach the price of a new one

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