Microwave not Spinning /Rotating / Turning?

[@new-knowledge8040]

I just took the motor apart and repaired it. Within the motor, is a donut shaped magnet. Sitting inside the magnet, is the first nylon gear. The magnet has 4 tiny notches on the top for the nylon gear to lock on to. In my case, the notches were worn down, and so the donut shaped magnet was spinning, but the gear was not. Fortunately the magnet has 4 tiny notches on the opposite side as well. So I just flipped the magnet over, and then reassembled the motor. It has been working for about a year now. Repair cost : $0.00.

[@Kiddro22]

NEWKNOWLEDGE will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks

[@timmyp34]

If its free its for me and I'll take 3!

[@cliftt]

@@timmyp34 Where there is FREE, there is me.

[@kareno8634]

Totally BOSS! when\ if i get that far, I Shall check it out. Thanks 8)

[@inspiringminds6822]

I gotta try this bro thanks

[@TSmith01812]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. It would have cost me 300. + dollars to have it repaired, but thanks to you, was able to fix my microwave for 53.00 . Which is what the part total came to. 5 min. Repair and is working perfectly! Thank you again.

[@calvinlawrence2647]

Thanks for the info. I removed the motor and tested it for continuity with my multi meter which showed it had continuity. I took the motor apart and cleaned the housing the gears and the magnet contacts, reassembled and it is now working. After almost 20 years, there was a lotta gunk within the motor housing. One caveat, if you decide to take the motor apart, pay special attention on the gear placement as to which gear goes where, and which side of the gear goes up or down...

[@deans7845]

Thank you for this excellent "how to" video. I will attempt the replacement after I figure out the motor part number and am able to order a new one.

[@bengus8148]

Thanks! your Whirlpool is an exact model of mine. Motor lasted a little over 19 years on mine,let's see how long a new motor lasts.

[@jessicanoven7849]

This just saved me $400! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@new-knowledge8040]

Furnace was not working, so the kitchen was darn cold. That caused metals to shrink and shift a bit. The moment this happened, the microwave turntable was not spinning. Motor was not an open circuit, and AC power was being applied to the two wires that connect to the motor, as one could see since the lamp was going on and it is connected to the same relay. So it had become a metal to metal AC motor connector contact problem. Wiggle those two connectors a bit to restore proper zero ohm connections, and boom, all was working again.

[@milagrossmith4891]

Excellent, informative straight to the point. i will try this because I do not want to buy a new microwave. Thanks

[@John11-25]

Thank you for your clear instructions which helped me repair my microwave. Appreciate your guidance!

[@tomluque]

There are three failure states. The motor coil opens or the gear teeth strip or bad/corroded contacts. Do a resistance check for an open coil. Verify power is at the motor plug. You might hear the motor running, but no or intermittent rotation.

[@swarajsharma6462]

What do you call that part? And where can I get it from?

[@UrAvrgYoutubeWatcher]

So glad I watched this before buying a new microwave

[@MegaJean58]

Great help thank you so much. Where do i get that parts for my samsung and what is the named part?

[@cynthiareed5662]

Thank you. This was very helpful... my microwave rotator is fixed.

[@sohailKhan-yd9fe]

but there is a different problem in my microwawe. it spins only for a second and a clicking sound comes then it stops. can you tell me what could be the reason and also when I select grill function it works perfectly. but as i select microwave it stops spinning after a second.

[@rachidsabri5787]

thank you for sharing this video. what is the model # of you frigidaire microwave please?

[@Milkilito]

Very nice guide. Thanks!

[@lilenr3499]

What do you call that part that had to be replaced?

[@NovaThomas-fo6yy]

Hi Sam I have an Imperial Microwave with this problem what do I do to fix it

[@CaptEricS]

My Emerson oven is one year old and I was cooking 4 hard boiled eggs and the container exploded. What a mess... After cleaning, I tested it and the table was not moving smoothly. It was jerking and I suspect it stopped moving when it was on for 9 minuets. Has to be the motor, Thanks!

[@lazmotron]

Great how to video. Very helpful. Thank you very much! 👍😃

[@PauliusKarvelis]

Jeeeeey the snowman finnaly spinin!!!

[@johnstrawb3521]

@Sam One thing I'm curious about---is there a transformer of sorts inside the microwave that steps down the 120V 60Hz AC wall voltage to the very small, presumably DC current required to run the turntable motor? There would have to be, I'd think, but I don't have a microwave I can disassemble at the moment. Thanks in advance for any reply. John

[@lotus956]

I was going to try but a new one was on sale for $60. Lol. We’ve had it over 14 years.

[@igstory3001]

Where I get the moter please??

[@RameshPatel-ph3ie]

Thanks for your simple instructions

[@jaimedpcaus1]

What is the actual part called? I have a "Sharp" brand and the little motor is not turning and I want to find it and get it on the Internet.

[@kmsubbu]

coupler

[@jaimedpcaus1]

@@kmsubbu Thx

[@thedavecorp]

Subscribed. Where do you order your parts from?

[@aslamdesai6111]

value village

[@leahbaldos8842]

Why would a turntable glass tray break inside the oven? Could it possibly because its not spinning inside?

[@prettybird2588]

Where were you 2 years ago? Lol Can you do a video on the suggested maintenance on the coils underneath the the fridge and air conditioner unit? I use the spray foam, and I was wondering if there is another method I ou suggest? I love your videos.

[@MoreThanMaintenance]

I do have a video on my channel on how to clean the coils under the fridge using a coil brush. Unfortunately it was so long ago I don't remember which one exactly. I use the foam spray when I'm working on condenser here is the link if you'd like kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJDHlZR_bNVlas0 Thank you for watching! I will most likely do a video specifically on cleaning the fridge coils if I can't find the one I told you about!

[@prettybird2588]

Thanks. My Kenmore microwave has the same problem. There are I called Kenmore and they say it's discontinued. I think they just want to sell me one. My model number 565.06252100 output is 100watts. I also need a roller guide. I if you happen to have any resources I can use to purchase the parts I would be so grateful. I am thanks again Sam.

[@MoreThanMaintenance]

Unfortunately I have had the same experience. Most of the older style appliances are becoming obsolete because the manufacturers "discontinue" parts forcing the consumer to purchase a new microwave. Even with these newer appliances the appliance companies are starting to change design of components every year or so making it even more difficult to repair due to having everything tied and controlled by a circuit board. 🙄

[@new-knowledge8040]

Getting parts can be a pain. I often go for a long walk to the beer store and then use my foldable cart to carry the beers home. One time on the way home, I spotted a microwave oven that someone had tossed to the curb for disposal. I tossed it into my cart, and took it home. I then took it apart and removed the working parts that were compatible with parts within my oven. They saved the day. One of the door micro-switches was damaged and led to arcing. ( I slammed the door one time to often ) The arcing blew both the main fuse and a thermal fuse. But thanks to having working compatible spare parts, I replaced both of the fuses and both of the door micro-switches. This repair was about 2 years ago, and the oven is still working perfectly. Repair cost : $0.00.

[@billman6364]

@@prettybird2588 if your MW output is only 100w you need a new one.

[@darrylpowell8247]

Niiice👌🏾 Now if I can only find that motor.

[@FreakyRHCPStyley]

Thank you! My microwave is installed above my oven. Can I work on it while it is mounted or should I take it down? I have access underneath but I don't want to damage anything

[@danielharmon15]

I was able to work underneath the microwave, still mounted

[@FreakyRHCPStyley]

@@danielharmon15 Ya I actually did it! The hardest part was getting the screw attached to the motor off lol I did drop 2 screws behind the stove but I got some replacement ones. So happy to have evenly heated food now!

[@የእናትጓዳ-አ1ረ]

Thank you, what about heating, what the problem of that too?

[@wildemperor1521]

Please where can I buy this rotor? For Hamilton beach

[@TheRakan1432]

Ok after I ruined our Microwave I decided to check out some videos

[@katiescarlett1253]

Thank you! Looks pretty easy.

[@Terragitty]

Even though it's not spinning, should the cup of water, as you demonstrated get hot nonetheless? Mine is not heating even though it counts down as normal

[@berezker]

for liquids, it's gonna heat it up regardless of it moving or not but the issue is with solid food where one side will be hot and the other side will be cold

[@rasheshjinwala4881]

Replace a magnetron unit...

[@JH-no5yo]

Yes I think I put a plate in that was too big and now it doesn't spin but how do I get this part??

[@JoseVega-ju5sc]

If this is bad would it not heat anything up as well?

[@tunlai]

Plse advise, I have a Panasonic 1200w inverter microwave. The turn table did not turn, I went to you Tube and thought was the motor, so I changed a brand new motor. It runs a few time and it stop. now it back to the square one. Please advise, what else can go wrong with this Microwave? Looking forward to hear from you. Thank you sir.

[@VirginaJackson]

it's cruel to microwave a snowman.

[@lulurocksme3333]

What if it’s an in wall unit microwave?

[@bibhashdebnath1409]

I installed a new motor below Panasonic's microwave but the motor is not starting and is writing on the display How to repair instruction site.

[@tipsandtricks4561]

Thank you sam, you are legend

[@jaylicka69]

But if the microwave don't turn that means it won't heat up?

[@calvinlawrence2647]

It will heat up, the motor doesn't affect the microwave action.

[@Tanha815]

How many volt of this motor?Ac,,or,,dc,,

[@jjesusnunez2]

Great video

[@MoreThanMaintenance]

Got more coming!!!

[@Ricehatasian]

Worked like a charm

[@elainepaul8466]

How did you fix it did you clean it or replace it

[@danielharmon15]

He bought a new drive coupler

[@JayWest14]

Can you use a different motor from a different brand microwave?

[@igstory3001]

I guess but where I can find the moter?

[@richardbronge6109]

The turn table works but keeps jumping out of the groves

[@soleslayer91]

Are the motors the same? Like can I steal one from a broken one?

[@Username-yb2fk]

When it didn't spin did it still heat up the water in the cup?

[@7horizons163]

Yes. But e.g if u ll put rice plate then it will not heat up evenly. Half of the plate will be cold and the rest hot.

[@Thom_Yorky]

Thanks for the video.

[@ctchik]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@bernadeanbrown4862]

Thank you so much ❤

[@dhirendrasao6263]

wheel of roller ic damage please help

[@liyanaabdullah5487]

Thanks 👍 very helpful

[@DaviesKirk]

thanks for your video, but jeez - it should have been two minutes shorter

[@edduproducers8242]

Well something i found out was the switch

[@ashokdobariya6567]

Thank you sir

[@MoreThanMaintenance]

Thank you for watching!

[@penelopesmith8425]

Thank you! Thank you!

[@waulau8]

Thank you

[@cyrusmcclinton2265]

Thanks alot🎉

[@michellehobbs5488]

I have a new whirlpool microwave , it was working perfectly and spinning fine but a few weeks ago it stopped spinning but again it’s new so I don’t know what could cause this . Any help would be grateful ! Thanks so much !

[@sawyerbennett8227]

Loose connection or cheap Chinese parts go bad fast

[@johariahmad1621]

Microwave knob problem

[@theanigos]

Thanks man u saved me.

[@jamall7003]

wait so the solution is to buy a new microwave?

[@darrylpowell8247]

Depends on what you've got going on. If the repair or replacement part is going to cost more than the microwave cost in the first place, then I'd just buy a new one.

[@crykng]

Thank u

[@billciviok8755]

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[@fredsapplianceacademy]

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[@user-pi9lf2jw2o]

Thank you