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Microwaves make life easier, from reheating leftovers to steaming vegetables in minutes. Because they work quietly in the background, many people don’t notice small problems until they turn serious.

Microwaves will not heat if the door is not secure. Faulty door switches can prevent the microwave from heating. Although not ...

Microwave oven design and manufacturing have been optimized to the point where the once-expensive appliances are now nearly disposable. Despite the economics, though, some people can’t resist fixing ...

Let's be honest. We've all been there. Your microwave starts making weird noises. The vacuum loses suction. You're torn ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Over-the-range microwaves are built into the cabinetry and bolted to a wall, so replacing one that conks out is no simple chore. To avoid replacing yours more than about once every 10 years—which is ...