Repair a Broken Microwave Door Latch
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In this video, I show you how to repair a broken microwave door latch with minimal to no tools in under 5 minutes.
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A BIG THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video you are a blessing to many!
Thanks a bunch!!!!! This video is great!!
Well done bud! huge help and just saved me $400
@@christhor8691 awesome!
Looks complicated!
I am 66 years old. I cannot identify a hammer or screwdriver. I am a Mr. Fx-It fix moron. I barely know how to put air in my tires. But I fixed my microwave using this video. It has inspired my confidence so much I have applied for an aircraft mechanics job at United Airlines. I'll let you know if I get hired so you can choose a different airline. Thanks for the fix it video.
I'll probably now only fly American Airlines! Just kidding, and best of luck in the application and maybe job.
FIXED IN 5 mins!! You saved me soooooo much time, energy and money! thanks so much for making such a concise, user friendly video. 😀
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Omg fixed in 10 minutes, no tools except the screwdriver to remove the trim. Thank you! Saved me $400. I appreciate you.
Thanks Bro. You saved me so much time and money. Great video simple and to the point.
You win the internet today! Just fixed my microwave in about 10 minutes. Thank you sir!!!
You’re welcome, glad you got it fixed!!
My thoughts exactly. I’m not really mechanically inclined, but I was able to follow your instructions and get it working again without spending a dime. Thanks so much
I’m on my way to find something to pry the door frame off. I’ll be back shortly to let ya know if that’s what my problem was! Either way, I’m grateful to have this info in my arsenal
Me too. I was able to replaced the broken latch thanks to Zim.
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Amazing! I'm a 60-year-old woman and I do all my simple home repairs with the help of people like you on TH-cam! Thank you so much for your content! You are invaluable 😊❤
Sincerely, THANK YOU Sir, you both saved me time, and at Least $100 for a call out, parts replacement, and installation. I was able to follow along, even for a “mechanically challenged” individual known to man. Took me under 5/mins to actually complete myself, after the time spent watching your video.
This is what, to me, makes the Internet such a beautiful place, so once more, I sincerely both thank and salute You Sir
Thank you so much and nice work. Happy to hear you got it fixed yourself and saved money!!
SO glad I found this - called an appliance company today and was told microwaves are basically disposable today, and the $250 call fee would be more than it's worth to fix it. Then I found this, came home, and fixed it in five minutes. Much appreciated!
37 yo female here who just fixed my microwave door problem in 5 mins thanks to this video!! Thank you, friend! Cheers!!!
Thank you very much. I am a 68 years old woman, who fixes things as much as I can myself, saving money, time and getting ripped off by by paying a lot money for a small amount work.
Thank you very much for clear simple instructions and a fantastic video. Thanks again and god bless you.
Absolute TH-cam perfection. I vaguely googled my problem and you showed the perfect fix in minimal time. I have to bet you’ve helped thousands of people from buying a new microwave!! Thanks!!
You da man! I was microwave- less for months, had already accepted the fact that I’d be warming up my leftovers on the stove/conventional oven for the years to come. Thanks to you, that’s no longer the case. Appreciate you for making this video 🎉
Thank you this video was a life saver to my budget. All the other videos show how to fix that top plastic piece, but not the bottom. I'm a 53yr old wife and will try and fix what I can. I did it with your help in 10 minutes. Thank you thank you😊😊😊🙏🏽❤️👍🏽👍🏽
Great video. No annoying music, straight to the point, and well filmed. Did the job in 10 mins thanks to you!
Thank you!!
Hi my door the plastic piece where the latch goes in broke how do I fix it
Thank you SO much! A crooked repair guy was wanting to charge me $200.00 to fix this problem for me, and I'm so glad I watched your video and learned to do it myself! All the best- Naomi
Same here! $150. to just walk in the door and $60 or more to fix. I told my husband to cancel and then found this video
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! You turned something I was dreading to deal with into a 5 minute fix. Just as good as new! Really appreciate your expertise! Thank you again!
Thank you so much for your instructional video. I have an Electrolux mike oven. And the door latch failed. I was procrastinating on repairing it, cause I was going to take the whole door off its hinges. Now I managed to repair it in about 15 minutes. And it's up and working. A great video! Thanks again
Just experienced this issue, and called a service company and they told me the repair would cost as much as purchasing a new microwave! Glad I found your video and realized such an easy fix!
Literally standing in line at Menards with new Microwave when I stumbled on this. Left microwave there and immediately went home. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
That is awesome!! Glad you got it fixed!!
I had this latch problem. Watched this video, got inspired and out of bed and fixed it in the middle of the night! A broken spring was the issue so I was able to bend hooks on each end to reconnect it. Thanks a million!
Nice work and thanks!!
@@fixitwithzimHey there. Your video is terrific. Thank you for sharing it with the world. However, with my particular latch problem, the only part that broke was the plastic piece that has a hole in it to keep the upper hook-type-part in place. The one that houses the hole for the spring is in great shape and the one below that for the lower hook-type-part is in great shape. It’s just that the top area doesn’t stay put since that plastic securing piece broke off. So, the door will not close. I just tried all sorts of things to try to keep it in place / offer resistance when closing the door. No luck. Since this microwave is discontinued, are we just totally out of luck? Please let me know what you think. THANK YOU!
Omg, thank you for this video! I was able to fix it right away. In my case the spring split but I was able to bend it and put it back to its place. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 👍🏼
Thank you so much!!! I was able to fix this is in less than 5 minutes with a mini screw driver. The hardest part was going against the tension to put the rod back in place. You made my morning!
Great! Happy to hear you got it fixed! 👍🏻👍🏻
I sent the video link to my partner who was at work and when I got home later that day he was home and had fixed the microwave latch. He said to write you a big thank you. He would never have thought to do that. Bless you, for sharing.
This made me wife of the year and we’ve only been married two months! I was able to fix my microwave in 10 minutes. Thank you!
Excellent video - thank you so much! I've done several small repairs to our microwave, so when our door latch broke I opened it up and saw the broken spring holder. Was about to order a new door frame when I came across this video. Watched your very clear explanation, ran downstairs and fixed it in 5 minutes! :) Will have a VERY happy wife when she gets home.
Roy J. Collins Thanks for the comment and I’m happy to hear that the video helped you!
THANK YOU !! Wife was leaving to buy a new microwave . Told her to wait one minute . Took two ! THANK YOU !
She owes you! Nice work!!
same here, was looking for a new one already.
Problem is if you don't know how to do this and call a repair man, it's going to cost just as much as a new microwave.
I followed your instructions and fixed our microwave door in less than 5 minutes. It was exactly what your video showed. I used a butter knife to semi remove the plastic. Thank you so much for your video
Excellent job!!
Fantastic!!!
We heard a moderately loud bang in the kitchen and didn't figure out for a few minutes that the light in the microwave was on. Turns out the latches on the door moved up and down freely. My wife searched for the model number of our 12 year old Sharp 1200 W unit. Found them from numerous big-box stores. In the middle of the microwave suppliers, she noticed a few fix-it posts. She read one to me and indicated that I should try it. The written description was a bit confusing - so I asked if there were any images. She found your site and I immediately understood what and how to do it!. Taking the picture frame off the door was easy - found the broken post from the door - the spring was hiding on the bottom ledge, not easily visible because it was against the front cover under one of the metal blades. Once I retrieved it with tweezers, I followed the instructions on your video and in less than 5 minutes, saved $200 and a trip to purchase a new microwave. I'll keep your channel in mind for future fix it needs.
Nicely done!
Thanks 👍🏻
I can't thank you enough for this brother!! Thought we were gonna have to buy a new microwave but you saved the day. God bless you, thank you and all the best from THE UK, Steve.
Thank you so much for being a great instructor!! You were right it only took 5 minutes and didn't cost me a dime! I am grateful that you are part of the TH-cam community!
Thank you 😊 I was mad with family for how they shut the door and the thought of buying a new microwave. Your video made it so simple and now it shut like it supposed to and works😊thanks a million. Yes I fix it with a butter knife like you said under 5 minutes. You the man 🙂
Awesome! Glad you got it fixed and saved yourself some coin!!
Great advice! I had difficulty with the spring… eventually getting the latch to catch! saved a call to the repair man or a trip to the appliance store!
thank YOU sir!! you made me and my dad very happy especially with the fact that we didn’t have to spend $200+ on a new microwave. you’re the best!!
Great video as all have previously said!! Wife was last one to close the microwave door so I came out looking like a champ in fixing the door in less than 2 minutes. Thanks for helping me make some points....they go away pretty quickly so always looking to make some!! Thanks again!!
Same boat brother, My points last about 5 minutes!
Lol ! My wife/daughter was the last one! But I’m fixing it entirely cause I need the points ! Cheers boys !
This was so helpful! The narration and visual instruction helped me fix my microwave for free in 5 minutes. I thought I was going to have to get a new one. Thank you!!!
Thank you!! Appreciate the kind words!
This video LITERALLY changed my life. We spent the last month holding the door in place to warm things up while I searched far and wide for a good fix-it video. And this is it! Thank you for your service to our kitchen...and the nation!
I was sitting at my computer when I heard a noise in the kitchen. The protrusion that held the lower end of the spring just kind of... spontaneously (without the unit running)... BROKE! I was disgusted that such a lightly used microwave was now going to have to be replaced. Then I found your video and was able to beat this *obvious planned obsolescence*. My microwave works again! Thanks very much for taking the time and effort to put this video up!
My man! I was in the 1% so I drilled the small hole and was back in business in 10 minutes. Thank you!
Nice work bud!! Glad you got it fixed!
GREAT VIDEO for an awesome, free work-around fix for this problem!!!! Not only did you save me a new microwave at about $300, which I thought I might have to get at first, you also saved me another $30 on the replacement part, which I thought I would need after the first few minutes of Googling. SO glad I kept looking and found this video, which was super easy to follow for an extremely mechanically deficient person like myself!
Thanks!
Hey, thanks for the comment! Happy to hear that you got your microwave fixed and saved yourself some coin! Now go have a beer!
GREAT WORK clear, concise, coveredeverything, maybe a fit fast, but thorough , lots ofoptions from him for us!
Thanks for saving my lots of money and time! My microwave is slightly different but close enough that I had it back up and running in about 15 minutes. (Another video I saw was guiding me to take the vent and door off...so unnecessary!) So glad I found this one. Thank you!
That’s awesome! Happy to hear you got it fixed on your own. Easy once you see how it all works!
Thank you, thank you!!! You helped me fix my microwave, and it took less than a minute to get it done. I spent longer watching your video hahaha!
Lol same here. The video is longer then the fix.
Me too…
You’re the best man - saved me $300 for a new microwave. Love the fix. Thank you so much. God bless you and yours. praise Jesus!
300? What, do you only buy stuff covered in gold?
Thank you for this great tutorial! I was able to attach the existing spring to the frame, avoiding an expensive repair or replacement. So very thankful that I was able to do this myself during the pandemic.
You’re very welcome!! Awesome job!
Yo this video is a life saver, never in my 20 years of living could I have thought that this was an easy fix but it is. You have explained it so well and you have definitely saved me a call to my landlord!!!!!
This is video is very helpful, i had broke my microwave and my parents were so mad mad at me bc it was broke for 3 days and then when i seen this video i was able to fix it it like 5-10 minutes and the best part is that you need NO tools
And im only 13
Awesome video man thank you. My wife was kinda freaking out & now I can swoop in and save the day. Thanks again. Easier than fixing motorcycles which is what I normally do.
lol...your wife going to think your a hero for fixing this...lol
You’re a life saver! We thought we were going to have to order a whole new door cause that plastic piece is broken. A new door is $260 and our microwave itself is $325. It’s been broken for 4 months cause it’s the last thing we want to spend money on. Thank you for this video, you just saved us hundreds of dollars
And your amazing!!! I was about to get rid of my kids. They break everything! Lol
Chante Lee Haha, I feel your pain. I have 4 kids and the list of broken things in my house is constantly growing. Glad the video helped 😁
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It's an old video, but I have an old microwave. It's a Frigidaire vent hood and microwave and it broke yesterday. I hopped onto TH-cam because everyone knows that you can become a world authority on anything with just a few videos under your belt. Well, it worked... I had it fixed in under five minutes and didn't have to buy a thing. I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your video as I'm sure I'm not the only person you have helped. Frigidaire, on the other hand... I do NOT wish to thank for putting a janky plastic hook in the door. I mean... they actually spent money to make it worse. I just hooked the spring onto the metal frame. No fragile hook needed at all.
Thank you so much. I could cry with how helpful and beautiful the internet can be
my parents are now bowing down to me as a teenage girl thank you
Thank you " TH-cam University. Our door just did this today. I'm so glad I found your video. Literally took one to two minutes to fix!
It's Unvelievably easy. I woke up in the morning, found my microwave door light on, door open? What? Whos in my house? Realized the latch was loose. This video is bang on accurate. Took literally 3min. Its that easy!!! Thanks brother!
I really appreciate it! You were one of the few who talked about what to do if the plastic part inside the door breaks.
Dude.....it literally took me 60 seconds after watching this video and saved myself $300 for a new microwave. Thank you!!!
This video is so helpful and saves my GE microwave every 4 years. As a frequent user every day of my microwave, the plastic bottom edges of the latch hooks will wear down from friction causing the internal switches not to be pressed down far enough. The result is the internal light and blower stay on. Originally I had GE tech support come out, along with a $200 service charge all they did was recommend replacing the entire microwave! So, many thanks to you guys for creating this video!
This is the one! Most videos show how to reattach the spring assuming the latch is still attached to the inner door assembly. Thank you for showing what to do if that latch is broken off
Thank you so much. Instead of paying a service call and being grateful the repair could be made, we feel so competent thanks to your excellent video. We were able to repair the microwave door latch.
That’s great!! Glad you got it fixed!!
I was told my microwave is not fixable, and need to buy a new one.
I refused to accept this, and then I found your video! My daughter and I fixed it in about 10 minutes from your video instructions!! Thank you so much!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was moments away from purchasing a new microwave and you just saved me a couple hundred dollars and a ton of effort to remove and replace. My husband will be so proud!
Hey…excellent job! I’d be impressed as well if my wife was handy like that…awesome!! 👍🏻
Thank you, sir. I’m glad we didn’t have to buy a new microwave. And only took a minute or two. Very appreciative of your help!
You’re welcome, happy to help!
I just watched your video and the plastic piece was broken off. Followed your instructions and fixed it in less than 5 minutes and I'm a 75 yr old woman. THANKS SO MUCH
Bless you. Mine broke yesterday, thought the issue was the latch. Ordered one that had a one day shipping. But when I opened it up I found this issue.
Was in the process of super glue and customer support- I bought this house a month ago- turns out the warrantly expired in December.
This solution- dear lord so simple.
You’re amazing.
Your description of where to hook the spring saved me a lot of time and money, thank you!
Glad I could help!
Thanks to you, I just fixed the microwave door. I have to admit it took more than 5 minutes. The spring didn't want to stay in place. I tried several spots until I found one that worked and let the frame line up as it should. Success!
this is the most clear instruction on how to fix that broken spring holder, didn't know how to attach that spring back but when you mention not to glue it back and just attach the spring onto one of the grove then that was my que to start doing it, took me 5 minutes to get it fixed, thank you very much for this video , i appreciate it...
Thanks! Nice job getting it fixed!!
I'm a 73 year old woman and I did it! Thank you sooo much❣️
You’re welcome…Awesome job!!
Well done! ❤
Fixed my microwave door in less than five minutes. You saved my hide. Love you man.
I never have left a comment on a video/channel but wanted to say Thank you! You saved me from buying a new microwave or calling a repair man to do this simple task! Thank youuuuu!!
I never comment on videos but i had to this one time. Thank you so much. This was my exact problem and you literally saved me $100 service fee for calling my home warranty company to send someone out to fix this and i did it myself in 5 minutes. God bless you!
Wow. This has to be one of the best TH-cam videos I’ve ever watched. Someone who legitimately shows you how to do something quickly and for zero cost. It doesn’t get any better. This was the perfect fix I needed for my microwave.!!! You rock!!! Thank you.
I have the exact issue that you outlined and videoed. I am horrible at home repairs. I was able to fix our microwave thanks to you. Thank you so much for sharing your video.
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your instruction on fixing this. I’m a contractor/handyman currently so replacing the unit isn’t a major issue for me, but I goggled the problem first to see if there’s a fix and your video came up. In a few minutes I was able to follow and fix my problem saving me about 300 dollars for a new unit plus probably an hour and a half of work. Thank you again and I liked and subscribed 😊
Thanks so much Zim! You are my #1 TH-cam today! Saved me lots of time, stress and money with this one!
Haha, #1 is always good…even if it’s only for a day!
I have encountered the exactly the same broken microwave door latch issue, since I was not sure what was the real problem ,and I was going to buy a new microwave oven, I gave myself last chance, and found your very helpful video, spent five minutes to fix the problem, very appropriate you experience.
My husband wanted to buy a new microwave then I found a post to buy a new latch and fix myself then I saw your post, fixed in a couple minutes FREE! Thank you!😊
Thank you doesn't seem like enough. I am a stay at home mom who is waiting for a dishwasher and dryer delivery this week. I found out this am that my husband's brakes need to be looked at. When my microwave door broke today, I cried. Now I am walking around with all the confidence after fixing it. I may not disclose to my husband how easy it actually was, thanks to you.
Not going to lie, I was super depressed at the thought of having to replace my microwave, so glad I found this video, literally took 10 minutes to fix. You are a lifesaver!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You saved me probably hundreds of dollars calling a repairman. Fixed the door in a few minutes. My wife will be very happy when she gets home. Thanks again.
Thank you soo much, I’ve had such a crappy week, then our microwave door broke on top of it. We are first time homeowners and have already had to fix and replace so many things… this video made my week a little less crappy! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you. I was just away to buy a new microwave and thought I'll check youtube in case there's an easy fix. You saved me £60+ and a 20mile round trip to the supermarket.
Had to drill a hole like you said as the tab had broken off the latch piece but still only took 10 minutes. 👍
Genius! It's my birthday and for by birthday treat, I repaired our broken microwave. Can't believe how happy this made me. Thanks so much for this video
THANK YOU!!! I thought I had to get a new microwave and then I got on TH-cam and watched your video, You were exactly correct and it was fixed in minutes. I am still so impressed. I'm so grateful to you!!
You're awesome! Once I got a really thin screwdriver, I had it repaired in just about 2 minutes. You saved us $200 or $300 for a new microwave and a bunch of my time that I would have had to spend installing.
Thank you, thank you. This was so helpful and your photography and discussion was really helpful.
You saved the day! I cracked that frame a little but it's all working fine. Thank you!
Excellent! Glad you fixed it!
It worked perfectly! Saved us a ton of money and hassle trying to get the company to come out and repair it.
Nice!!
Life saver! Just fixed my microwave in 5 minutes. Saved me money and hassle both. Thank you so much!!!!
You are awesome! Watched another video which had same directions on removing trim but he said the break was on the plastic latch. I'd ordered the latch before looking and come to find that it was broken, as you said, on the door (99% of the time). Obviously the other video was selling the latches as the fix. You fix of attaching spring to metal on door, was free and instant! Thanks so much. Wish your video had come up first and I'd have not spent the $14 had had microwave -OOO- for a day.
Adding my gratitude to the many who have thanked you, greatly appreciated!!
THANK YOU!!! It worked and you saved us $350 from having to buy a new one for our rental property 🎉
Awesome!! Glad you got it fixed…now use you’re newly found cash for a night out on the town 🥂🍻🍷👍🏻
This video just saved me and my family a ton of time and money! Watched 2 others that didn't quite show the exact issue, but this one explained all the possible problems and fixes perfectly. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much! I am so glad that you made this video. Our microwave door hasn't been working for almost a month now, I found other videos that suggested that I buy a replacement latch system (which didn't work) and others that suggested I buy an entire door assembly (that costs 180 dollars!). I've been wracking my brain trying to decide if I wanted a repair person to come out to do this repair or just get a new microwave and this morning I figured "I'll look it up one more time" and found your video. Perfect timing bc now my husband and I can enjoy our Chinese leftovers the way that God intended :D lol. Thank you!!
You made me a hero with my wife. Thought we were going to have to buy a new microwave because I figured something plastic broke and you can never fix those plastic parts, but your hack to attach the spring to another spot totally worked. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video. My door just broke and I was thinking oh great how much is this going to cost and guess what? 5 minutes after watching this video my door is fixed!! Super easy and fast. You are awesome! Thank you so much.
You saved me from buying a new Microwave Thanks! So Much!!!
Thank you! Glad you got it fixed!
Finally fixed my microwave with help of your video. I was searching for Frigidaire microwave door handle fix and your video did not pop up initially. Those videos were not useful. Thank you so much . Wish I could have saved on door hinge though. It was same as you told. Spring just fell down.
Fantastic! Glad I could help!
THANK YOU X a million! I was afraid I was going to break the plastic on the door but thought what the hell why not at least give it a shot. I did and fixed the door in 2 minutes and saved myself a repair of $125+
This video just saved me $220. I got a quote and that was the quote that I was given. I watched this video and ended up fixing it myself in five minutes. Thank you 😊
Great video! This was our exact problem. My husband watched your video then fixed our microwave in 5 minutes. Thank you SO MUCH!! (Nothing on ours was broken, the spring had fallen off.)
Not all hero’s wear capes!! I paused in the middle and said, “ugh!! The little hook is broken, I can maybe glue it?” And then when I unpaused, you said, “most likely this hook is broke. Don’t glue it! Here’s what to do” and I did it and it worked!! THANK YOU
Thank you!! Appreciate that!