Microwave repair costs $100 to $200, with a national average of $150 (Fixr, January 2025)1. Angi and HomeAdvisor — corporate siblings — both publish a $100 to $200 range (October and June 2026); HomeAdvisor puts the average at $17525. HomeGuide also publishes a $175 national average, within a $100 to $250 average range from member-reported project data; its figure matches HomeAdvisor’s, and the pages state no shared sourcing, so the match alone doesn’t establish corroboration3. Thumbtack reports most customers pay around $194, within a $121 to $308 national average range from its marketplace data (March 2026)4. All figures are the latest published data from each source.
Repair cost by part
Published per-part prices, parts and labor included unless a cell states otherwise1235:
| Part | Fixr (per job) | Angi (per repair) | HomeAdvisor (per repair) | HomeGuide (per repair) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetron | $100 – $300 | $100 – $250 | $100 – $200 | $100 – $300 |
| Control board | $100 – $500 | (not listed) | $100 – $300 | $120 – $380 |
| Touchpad / control panel | $100 – $300 (touchpad) | $100 – $200 (panel) | $100 – $300 (touchpad) | $120 – $330 (touch pad) |
| Door / door assembly | $200 – $500 | (not listed) | $200 – $500 | $170 – $330 |
| Door switch | $50 – $100 | $75 – $150 | $50 – $100 | $80 – $170 |
| Diode | $50 – $125 | $75 – $130 (fuse/diode) | $55 – $130 | $80 – $170 |
| Fuse | (not listed) | $75 – $130 (fuse/diode) | $75 – $200 | $75 – $165 |
| Transformer | $100 – $300 | (not listed) | $100 – $200 | $100 – $300 |
| Turntable motor | (not listed) | $80 – $150 | $50 – $100 | $90 – $200 |
| Turntable tray / plate | $75 – $150 (plate) | $40 – $100 (glass turntable) | $50 – $130 (tray) | (not listed) |
| Fan | $75 – $200 | $50 – $120 (bulb/fan) | $75 – $200 | $130 – $330 (exhaust fan motor) |
| Thermostat | (not listed) | (not listed) | (not listed) | $80 – $170 |
| Light bulb | (not listed) | $50 – $120 (bulb/fan) | (not listed) | $80 – $180 |
| Filter | $50 – $125 | (not listed) | (not listed) | (not listed) |
| Handle | $75 – $125 | (not listed) | (not listed) | (not listed) |
HomeGuide puts the magnetron part alone at $50 to $2003. Fixr’s transformer figures differ within its own page: $100 to $200 in its repair table versus $100 to $300 in its replacement section; the page doesn’t reconcile the two, so the table above carries the replacement-section figure1.
Repair cost by problem
Fixr publishes symptom-level prices (per repair)1:
| Problem | Fixr (per repair) |
|---|---|
| Runs with the door open | $50 – $100 |
| Sparks inside | $50 – $125 |
| Humming | $50 – $300 |
| Not heating | $50 – $500 |
| Plate not spinning | $75 – $300 |
| Motor not working | $100 – $300 |
| Sparks outside | $100 – $500 |
Cost by microwave type and brand
Fixr puts countertop repairs at $50 to $350 and built-in or over-the-range repairs at $50 to $500 per repair1; Angi publishes countertop $75 to $200, over-the-range $100 to $300, and built-in or drawer $150 to $400 per repair2. Fixr’s repair costs by brand: Hotpoint and Frigidaire $100 to $300, GE, Whirlpool, and Sharp $100 to $350, Samsung and LG $100 to $400, Panasonic and KitchenAid $100 to $450, and Viking and Thermador $200 to $500 per repair1.
Labor and service fees
Fixr puts labor at $50 to $100 per hour with a $50 to $100 service call fee, usually credited if you proceed1. Angi publishes the same $50 to $100 hourly rate with $60 to $100 minimum service fees2, and HomeGuide puts labor at $50 to $125 per hour3. Built-in and over-the-range units cost more to access, which raises labor time12.
Repair vs. replace
Sources call microwaves the appliance most often cheaper to replace than repair. Angi advises repairing units under five years old and replacing when the repair approaches 50% of a new unit’s price2; HomeGuide applies the same half-price rule and puts a new microwave at $100 to $600, plus $100 to $400 in labor for built-in installation3; Fixr suggests replacing units more than six years old and notes high-end models costing $1,000 or more new can justify a few hundred in repairs1. Thumbtack quotes one repair owner who says he typically only repairs high-end models like Viking and Thermador, at $200 to $600 per job4.
Safety
Sources agree microwaves are not a casual DIY appliance: the magnetron and transformer carry high-voltage risks even when unplugged, and Fixr and HomeAdvisor recommend certified technicians for those components15. Angi notes professional repair reduces the risk of high-voltage injury and warranty problems2, and HomeGuide flags sparks or smoke while running as a replace-don’t-repair signal3.
DIY repairs
A few part swaps are realistic without a pro: Fixr calls the glass turntable plate a no-tools job1, and HomeGuide lists DIY part prices of $20 to $40 for grease or charcoal filters, $20 to $80 for a glass tray, and $25 to $130 for a door handle3. Microwave Parts at The Home Depot lists current filters, trays, and other replacement parts with prices (plain category link; no affiliate relationship). Thumbtack still recommends consulting a professional for diagnosis first, since a misdiagnosed part can cost more than the repair4.
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Sources
Figures are the latest published data from each source; dates shown are each page’s stated update date. Angi and HomeAdvisor state their pages were created or updated using automation technology and reviewed by their editors; the two are corporate siblings, and their matching $100 to $200 headline range isn’t independent corroboration. HomeGuide states its cost data comes from research and project costs reported by its members, which scopes its figures to that self-reported dataset. Thumbtack’s figures come from its marketplace data and scope to jobs booked through its platform; its high-end repair quote is one owner’s statement. Fixr’s page carries an internal transformer-price discrepancy, disclosed above.
- 1. Fixr, “Microwave Repair Cost” (updated January 31, 2025). fixr.com/costs/microwave-repair
- 2. Angi, “How Much Does Microwave Repair Cost? [2026 Data]” (updated October 23, 2026). angi.com/articles/microwave-repair-and-what-it-costs.htm
- 3. HomeGuide, “Microwave Repair Costs in 2026” (member-reported project data). homeguide.com/costs/microwave-repair-cost
- 4. Thumbtack, “2026 Microwave Repair Cost” (updated March 31, 2026; marketplace data). thumbtack.com/p/microwave-repair-cost
- 5. HomeAdvisor, “How Much Do Microwave Repairs Cost?” (updated June 19, 2026). homeadvisor.com/cost/kitchens/repair-a-microwave