How to repair a Microwave carousel turntable

[@swdweeb]

I love the fact that you take time to work on things and fix them. Too often, we just toss stuff and buy new ones.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Perry, it is a challenge and I enjoy giving it a shot.

[@nancysherburne7445]

I live in a boarding house with seven boarders including myself. The house manager had purchased a used Toshiba microwave that worked fine for a few weeks. Then, the turntable stopped working. She thought it was because one of us had gotten water on the turntable. Meanwhile, we kept using the microwave. However, I like popcorn, and, with the turntable no longer working, the popcorn popper couldn't rotate. I was thinking about buying a new one when I checked online for a possible cause and found it could be the motor stopped working. After watching this video, I think I'll suggest the manager ask her husband to replace the motor which would be cheaper than buying a new microwave. Thanks for determining the problem, the solution, and filming how to replace the motor.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks , hope it works for you. Have a great week

[@BruceBoschek]

It's fun when you can diagnose correctly and get the replacement part and make it work again. Karin and I have repaired both of our commercial ovens, a microwave and our 20 year old espresso machine. Thanks to e-bay we can get parts for nearly everything. Thanks Lloyd!

[@RustyGlovebox]

I agree Bruce , being able to get the parts make the repair go smoothly. Thanks and enjoy your week.

[@sweetmemories4448]

Thank you very much for making the video and sharing it. It is quite impressive. I could not find an exact match for my Turntable motor assembly. So I was forced to overhaul the motor assembly. My first try failed. I had to redo the entire process of overhauling the motor assembly all over again and was successful. Keep up the good work. You explained very nicely.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks and keep up the good work

[@snowking55]

You repurposed it Rusty, good for you! To many people just throw it out and get a new one, but with a little will power and knowledge you fixed it!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, with just a little exploring it was easy to repair. Enjoy your week.

[@805ROADKING]

Nicely Done Bud!! I've never had to mess with a microwave!! Well worth the repair!!☺

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Buddy, these microwaves don't give much trouble. And we use them all the time now.

[@3DOutdoors]

always nice to be able to fix rather than throw away. Good job, I can almost smell that popcorn from here.

[@RustyGlovebox]

None of the smoke was let out of the circuit boards so we are good to go, Thanks Dan

[@wyattoneable]

That's pretty cool that the access door can be reused in that manner. They manufacture was thinking ahead. Nice diag Lloyd.

[@RustyGlovebox]

You just don't see that much were a manufacture thinks about servicing a product. Thanks

[@PappysCorner]

The manufacturer must have known some day that motor would crap out. I never had one not spin for me, I'll check the motor first thing. Good job with the DIY motor replacement.!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

It's the first one that I saw totally fail. Glad it was an easy fix. Thanks Pappy

[@volgnit]

You are quite the detective Lloyd. Nice work. Love that cover for the motor. Cool idea. I bet not many of them get snipped like yours did. Lol !!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Marty, now I have one for the shop if I think I need a bag of popcorn real quick...ha ha

[@SteveRobReviews]

I never seen the inside of one, very well diagnosed Lloyd.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Steve, it didn't take but a minute to check. And the parts was cheap to get it back in operation.

[@physics4290]

I just replaced the magnetrons and turntable motors on two almost identical LG microwaves. They had identical problems after exactly 4 years. I waited to repair the first one until the second one broke. Now I have two. I am never buying another piece of crap that ends up in a landfill with the ones from my 320 million fellow citizens. Save the earth! The magnetrons were $30, and the turntable motors were $10. Microwaves were $200 each. It took a lot of my time following videos, but this 67 yo female is glad it worked! Hope they last. I was hoping you would identify the grease they seem to put under the motor. In my earlier model, the black wire inserted on the left, and in the latter model, the white wire inserted on the left. They added a second high voltage fuse to the latter model, which they sell for $12 because only LG makes a 5K volt 0.95 amp fuse, so I used 1 amp. I don't think you really need a second fuse.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks for the info

[@GregsGarage]

I gotta agree... That motor surround is super smart.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thant made it so easy to get to the motor. Thanks Greg

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

Gotta love those freebies! Great job fixing it up! The access door is actually designed for a repair?!?!? Amazing to see that these days.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, yes the panel access made the job go really easy. With a little luck it will last. Enjoy your week.

[@geargriden19]

That's awesome good fix on the microwave!! *Have a good'nnn*

[@RustyGlovebox]

I'm looking forward to having it in the shop. Thanks Gear

[@bigwadventures7061]

Great repair job. Another Great Day in the Shop with you. And your reward popped right up. Thanks for sharing your smarts with us and have a great week my Friend. BigW:-)

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Buddy, Now I have a full break area in the shop when I need think over the next project. Have a great week my friend.

[@ramblers69]

Very informative Lloyd, was impressed with the box, :) 😎 👍 ✌️

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Tom, I got a hoot out of that box. I may need to save it to put a gift in for Christmas.

[@MissouriOldTimer]

that little oven is a good looking one, well worth the price of the motor.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Vernon, it was only a year old so it should be good for a long time now.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

great job Lloyd .. Enjoy that popcorn !

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Shawn, Time to watch a movie with the popcorn...ha ha

[@Mini2Bobs5500]

I have this exact microwave in my trailer. The motor is getting voltage and doesn't turn. When I order, all of the MDS-4A motors say 220v on them, where mine says 120v. Same part number and specifications otherwise. Do you remember that being the case when you fixed this one?

[@RustyGlovebox]

The one I got said 120 volt . That’s interesting yours said 220. Good luck

[@Mini2Bobs5500]

@@RustyGlovebox I ended up buying one with a different part number, but the same specifications. All of the MDS-4A motors on Amazon say 220 volts on their specifications. We'll see if it works. Thanks for the video.

[@shartne]

you probably saved some money fixing that one and it looks pretty good.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, the part was $13 delivered so I came out good.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Good job Lloyd. I threw one away because the carousel didn't work.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Nathan, it is up and running once again.

[@Nuge17]

Hi Rusty After you did the voltage test and let the motor hang, how did you verify it was still not working? Did you hit the start button while plugged in? Thx

[@RustyGlovebox]

Yes , that's right. Thanks

[@nephkiller]

Rusty you missed your calling. You should of been an Instrument Man. lol

[@RustyGlovebox]

People today just throw stuff out and buy another before trying to fix it. It was worth a try. Thanks and enjoy your week.

[@nephkiller]

@@RustyGlovebox Sad but true. Even industry is taking that approach thinking they are saving a buck.

[@MothershipVideos]

Well done Lloyd now you've got 2 microwave ovens.😃

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Noel, one in the house and one in the shop. No waiting anymore ha ha.

[@Tobinindustrial]

Good repair there. Those motors, by the way, will give a nasty jolt if you spin the shaft and touch the terminals at the same time. Do you know what happened to the old motor? Was is seized as you said? Did you try and unstick it at all? Just curious.

[@RustyGlovebox]

I haven't tried to unstick it but it might be interesting to see. Thanks Andy

[@Tobinindustrial]

@@RustyGlovebox That would make a cool but brief video I think. I've never seen that motorized unit fail like that before.

[@VillSix]

thanks for the video!!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Your welcome. Take care

[@lorus511]

Very good although I am surprised you didn't test the motor to make sure it was working before you put everything back in place.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Great point, Thanks and take care

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Now I got to go make some popcorn.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks George, I do like popcorn , it will be nice to have the microwave in the shop when needed.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

loved seeing the innerds of the mirowave :)

[@RustyGlovebox]

Yes, it was still pretty clean for a used micro wave too. ha ha

[@pwalpar]

Was the motor expensive I recently tossed out one of these ovens with a bad motor lol

[@RustyGlovebox]

The motor cost $13 delivered. Not to bad .

[@dukesworld3020]

I don't know if it matters or not. But did you notice that you reversed the wires on the motor? And what did the motor cost? It was a good video and a diagnoses.

[@RustyGlovebox]

The motor was $13 delivered. on the motor it can go either way on the wiring. Thanks

[@fifthamendment1]

Did you check the old motor for continuity?

[@RustyGlovebox]

I checked for power getting to the motor and went from there to replace the motor, Thanks

[@BlindOwl-Outdoors]

very interesting you are amazing take care

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Dan, I still use this microwave. It is working like new

[@WallysPlace66]

That was pretty nifty how they made that access panel.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Ron, the access panel was very good and made getting to the motor a snap.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Pa kern as Ron says.

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Well done on solving the problem Lloyd. Mind you, they are so inexpensive today, possibly better to just buy a new one.

[@RustyGlovebox]

If it had been anything else on this small microwave I would agree. The motor was only $13 delivered. Thanks Malc

[@odahithedubious2017]

Thanks! I was wondering what the motor cost. Great job with the troubleshooting, and you're right, that was an ingenious way to do the motor access panel.

[@brasspick]

Awesome background Music! Who is it???

[@RustyGlovebox]

It was one of the free tunes on KZbin music list, I don't have the name

[@jankotze1959]

Great repair and video, the machine looks very good

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Jan, the part was cheap and it will make a good microwave for the shop.

[@jankotze1959]

@@RustyGlovebox That is for sure, a refrigerator and micro oven is a must for a shop

[@DrewToner]

High Point! Who is that made by? Surprised you were able to get parts for it, sounds kinda no name to me!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

I had never heard of them before. It came out of RV. I used the number on the part itself and found one on the net. Thanks Drew

[@PabloMartinez-iu3zq]

I would like to use the little motor for a project. How many volts does it work with? Can i use a little transformer? If so what kind?

[@RustyGlovebox]

Carousel Glass Motor 100/120 V 4/4.8 RPM

[@PabloMartinez-iu3zq]

@@RustyGlovebox so straight up. No transformer? Voltage reducer?

[@celesteges]

are the motors universal? Any one will fit??? Where should I shop?

[@RustyGlovebox]

I ordered the replacement motor from Amazon using the numbers on the back of the motor.

[@celesteges]

My turntable rotates but not smoothly....it sort of hesitates during the cycle. THERE IS ALSO an strong burning cork odor. Is this related, ya think?

[@RustyGlovebox]

Make sure the little plastic drive under the glass tray is not pushed down dragging on the body of the microwave.

[@craigbarnard8721]

Great info . I don’t wear any rings working on anything.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, you are right about wear metal around electrical equipment .

[@tripti9923]

I have checked the turntable motor it is working but current supply to the motor is not found so pls suggest me is their any fuse or relay to control power supply to motor and door bulb. The my samsung microwave 28liter capacity ,I am from India so pls give me suggestions to resolve the rotation problem .

[@RustyGlovebox]

Make sure the microwave is unplugged. Be sure to stay away from the magnatron to avoid electroction . You should see a glass fuse that controls the main power supply.

[@raymondwatkins3565]

How much are the motors for these mine is the same size or a little bit bigger GE 😎

[@RustyGlovebox]

Less than $20

[@raymondwatkins3565]

@@RustyGlovebox Thanks

[@unclebigguy]

nice repair job again

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, got to keep that stuff running. Have a good week

[@GDTractor]

Good job !! Is there anything you can't fix???? :) Thanks for the video !!! Gary

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Gary, I have always enjoyed working on and repairing things. But some newer stuff can't be taken apart.

[@kareno8634]

I loved this! Test my Brain, Eyesight, Memory & Math. Red \ White wires, guess it doesn't matter if switched^ ... not finished watching, yet. 180 = 1\2 of 360. "190 degrees" huh? lol See, Great Fun! ?? > How did you Run Microwave on it's side (H2O included)? put on side - turn on? ^will motor just turn other way? mine jumps\ sticks re: mess*\ leak or lost tooth? =\ Quite the Lovely Box, Treasure that Motor. i 'thought' i was silly. Well... 1st thing i question IS my 'Brain'. haha i just did Not want to Cut Tabs - already cleaned mess* in High Voltage area. What'd they cook?! ugh Removing bottom, to also clean base, much to unscrewed! .. yes i held heavy Transformer, BUT - more + no way ... Took a time to put screws back. Back to .. Cutting the tabs. Now must find screw, have lots, but correct? still fun. New Fuse ... we'll see. 8 ) ^ [NO], did you flip back? Thanks.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, the motor wires will work either way on this model. Sound like you are doing a good job. Good luck and stay safe

[@nobhizindhlovu1367]

I bought a KAMBROOK MICROWAVE but just 2 months down the like its no longer turning.its glass tray is turning freely if i turn it manually.if i remove that glass then bottom star which holds that glass is very loose.you can move it up and down freely and rotating freely it seems there is nothing holding it at the bottom.maybe the motor has shifted

[@RustyGlovebox]

Good to know Thanks

[@nobhizindhlovu1367]

@@RustyGlovebox what could be the problem

[@RustyGlovebox]

The gearbox on the motor is likely bad if it’s getting power and isn’t rotating

[@trenae1965]

Hello, my turntable does rotate but, it also makes a loud clanking noise and the motor seems to struggle with each rotation

[@RustyGlovebox]

If you take out the glass tray. Raise up the the center drive. It may have gotten pushed down on the bottom of the cabinet. Good luck

[@emmanuelkissi8958]

how do I fix if there is no voltage to the motor please?

[@RustyGlovebox]

Make sure the fuse is not blown. If it is not that it is likely a circuit board. Good luck

[@birdlegs846]

I have a 18yr old over the range Maytag microwave and the motor must of went bad at least I'm hoping. The drive will turn on its own until I put the glass plate down and the drive don't seem to have the power to turn while that glass plate is on it. For $20 or so I think I'm going to order that motor, new over the range microwaves in the size I have are around $400+ and then Id have to special order one because I want black and I don't like looks of stainless steal! I think the $20 motor part will be worth the guess and save some $ if it works. My 24 yr old whirlpool refrigerator could go bad anytime now and looks like I'm going to run into the same problem all stores pushing that ugly stainless steal.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Good luck with the microwave, it will be a cheap fix and keep it going for a while longer. Thanks

[@birdlegs846]

@@RustyGlovebox Took me 5 minutes to drop the bottom cover on my microwave range pull old motor and replace with new motor, works great! Took the old motor apart and was 6 tiny gears inside, one gear had a tiny piece of flash or burr on it that caused the turntable to stop turning. Similar thing happened to my garage door opener the plastic drive gear inside the garage door opener broke, new drive gear cost me $11 with shipping to fix and that was 6 years ago and garage opener still working today.

[@buzzsah]

we have popcorn. good fix

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Buzz, it will be nice to have in the shop if needed.

[@raymondwatkins3565]

My microwaves model number is WES1450DS1BB WHAT REPLACEMENT ENGINE DO I USE IF I CANT FIND THIS ONE. THANKS 😎

[@RustyGlovebox]

What I had to do for mine was get the number off the motor itself. This is what you may have to do too. Good luck

[@bacsterbacx4110]

very helpful!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Glad it was helpful!

[@magicman2324]

Cool!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks

[@koioo2]

so simple for a soldier in the field

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Alberto, it was an easy fix and worth the repair.

[@ChickenPermissionOG]

That capacitor holds enough energy to kill don't poke around if you don't know what you're doing.

[@jamescole3152]

hamilton beach is garbage. Mine has the exact same bottom plate. I also figured out that I can snip the metal to get the plate off. You say it is genious but I was confused on why I had to snip it off instead of there being a screw. so no way to put it back on. No motor under the plate. So it fell off. Most everything today is made to go to the junkyard rather than being fixed. 2 screws and I would have know how to get to the turntable motor. They don't want you to fix it, just to buy a new one., That is how the make money,.

[@jamescole3152]

Ok I see it will go back on. They make it like that so your average guy can't figure it out. Most will just buy a new one. I took off that plate and there is no motor. It slid off to where I can't see it.

[@RustyGlovebox]

I understand your frustration, I’ve run into that a lot too.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Nice fix would you please pass the pop corn.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Butter or Kettle Corn, ha ha, Thanks

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Some of both please.