Microwave Vent Cover Fell Off

For context the ceiling is one of those popcorn ceilings and before i moved into the house there was a small crack in the ceiling that made the vent fall out.

Microwave vent cover fell off. The microwave still works. The original owner just plugged the vent up but i tried to fix it by putting screws in. What should i do. I too have had this problem too and have had to replace the vent cover at least 5 times over the past 5 years or so.

The oblong cover clips into the hole where the microwave comes out. In 2014 i purchased a brand new frigidaire gallery microwave model fgmv174kf ss. A waveguide cover s main job is to transmit microwave radiation. The fan hood fell off.

I am going back to lowes with this post and let them know how cheaply made this piece is. And just to clarify what s the exact model. So i purchased this replacement grille in october 2018 and replaced the part. If it is arcing or sparking then continued use will damage other components in the microwave including the oven cavity which could be costly to rectify.

A waveguide cover is a metallic like sheet that allows the energy waves from the magnetron through to cook your food in your microwave. Do you plan on doing the work yourself. Kitchenaid microwave hood grill fell off. They can become burnt or accidentally damaged and if either of these has happened you may notice sparks or arcing in your microwave.

Grill vent cover fell off and broke mary b. General electric counter top microwave jvm1790sk01 my repair advice just had to put the grill vent in place and finesse it on a bit. Blue bell pa march 20 2016 appliance. Filter 0 filters clear.

An air vent is a space generally in a wall which allows air to pass through and installing air vents helps to promote this air flow. Instead the vent allows air to pass through the slats. Anything else we should know to help you best. The main use is to prevent splashes and bits of food from getting into the cavity of the microwave.

If it has fallen off or got a hole in it then there is the risk of food or moisture getting into the waveguide which will reduce the efficiency of the oven. They are available in a choice of shapes sizes colours. What do i do. If the vent is blocked or damaged it is best to repair the vent grille.

What really get me is that microwave works fine with the exception of the alert door occasionally. An ac vent fell out of my ceiling i ve tried screwing it back in but while it held for a while now it won t hold at all. Manufacturer part number 8183851 the vent grille used in microwaves mounts on the top of the appliance and covers parts inside the microwave without blocking off airflow. We have an extensive range of air vents from top trade brands manufactured to meet current building regulations with products suitable for most areas and applications.

Feb 21 2011. How do i replace the hood cover. It prevents steam and food particles from interacting with the electrical components within the microwave oven. I don t think so.