Broken microwave door! 

Thank you sir. Your video is 4 years old, and still saving marriages! Your instructions worked like a charm!

Single Mom with no money to spare - Thanks to your posting I was able to fix my young GE microwave tonight to save dinner time. I'm so very very appreciative to all DIYers that take the time and effort to post things like these fixes. You're awesome for doing this video. Thanks for all the detail and the flash light!!! - Denise from Annapolis

The stuff one can find on the internet is amazing. This solved my problem, took me 2 minutes and I look like a hero to my wife. Thank you.

This was exactly what I needed to know -how to get the plastic trim off without damage. My door mounted spring arm had broken, so I just used one of the metal channels on the side as a new spring purchase point. 15 minutes and saved $300.00! Thank you Paul!

Thank you soooo much for this video!! We r renters and the stupid latch broke. I tried velcro to keep door closed but light wudnt go off so tried to take out bulb but cudnt figure THAT out so Holy Spirit hit me with the brilliant idea to search for video to actually fix the door. And guess what? I followed ur instructions AND I FIXED IT...me, the stay at home mom! Thanks so much!!!!

Dude, you rule. This was perfect! Two local repair shops said it wasn't repairable and I wasn't seeing the broken tab so didn't know how the spring worked. I was one step from buying a new microwave and you saved the day! You need a "donate" button :-)

thank you so so much for making this video! I literally just fixed my microwave and it took a huge load off my shoulders, thanks again!

Mine is a Maytag but the process is exactly as you show. I got the trim off. Lifted the latch up and off. Low and behold, there was the spring just dangling there with the broken plastic it was once hooked to laying in the rim of the door. Isn't that something!! Thanks for doing what you do. I put this microwave in a year ago. I really didn't want to have to take it out again. Especially over a door latch. You saved the day!!

This video was perfect Paul.. You just saved me a lot of money! Thank you!

Paul, thanks a whole lot. Your information saved me a lot of money and made me look like a knight in shining armor to my wife. Keep the good info coming. BTW, my microwave was a Kenmore over-the-stove model. Your door configuration was exactly the same as mine.

Paul, You rock, man. I got home last night and my wife told me our Frigidaire microwave wasn't working. It only took a few minutes to conclude the door latch was broken. I found your video, and the most valuable piece was how you demonstrated the removal of the plastic framing. Perhaps a half hour later, our appliance was back in working order thanks to your advice. Many thanks!

WOW!! I opened my microwave door and something was rattling around inside. I immediately started looking for a new door, but then I found this video. It really was as easy as you said it was!! Thank you so much!

thank you! worked perfectly. can't believe we have been living without a microwave for the last few months and it was a simple 10 minute fix. you rock.

Thank you so much. This did the trick and saved me from buying a replacement door.

Wow, my wife was impressed when I fixed it. Thank you for your easy step by step video. Perfectly explained. It was for my Maytag microwave from 2007 and my door is even better than it was too! Bill

this video helped me fix my grandpa's microwave before he could even find out it needed to be fixed(and without spending a lot of money to get a new one). very easy to follow and very helpful! thank you so much!

Thanks, our mw was less than 2 years old. I was able to use the latch on the slider and hook it up towards the middle, my wife and I were debating on a service call or a new mw. After watching your video had it fixed in 5 minutes. Thanks

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Great post Paul and very well explained. It took us 5 mins to do, you saved me a whole lot of money and gave my son a chance to feel like an engineer!

Thank you Paul. I thought I was screwed but watched your video and was able to fix it within 5 minutes.

thanks man, you saved me money and it only took me a couple of minutes. i watched your video 5 times to get you more ad revenue xD

This was amazing! Thank you so Much!

Paul, YOU ARE THE MAN!! Just fixed my microwave with your informative and definitely hands on video. Thanks again.

Always amazes me the people that provide these fixes - thanks for your time and effort !!

God Bless you man! Thank you!

Helpful video. You might change the title to more something more accurate: "How to Fix a Broken Microwave Door Latch "

Thank you so much, Paul! This was almost exactly the problem with our microwave door, except the broken piece was on the door and not the moving latch piece -- so I just hooked the spring from the latch to the closest metal fin on the door and we're back in business! Thanks again.

Thank you Paul. Got it done. Door shuts, microwave works again.

Loved this! Unfortunately, I broke the trim getting it off, and then the latch. Samsung must have seen this video. The trim was extremely difficult to remove! Now looking for parts. . .

You rock! My husband went to find the owner's manual to see if he could trouble shoot the problem. I found your video and had the answer before he even got to the filing cabinet! Thank you!

I fear attempting DIY home repairs and you explained that so simply and clearly, I a) felt confident attempting the repair and b) it worked. Thank you for posting!

15 minutes and my microwave door is fixed. 4 minutes watching this video and 11 to remove trim drill a hole and reattach everything. Amazed and very grateful.

Thank you, Paul! Saved us from buying a new microwave or calling a repairman for a simple fix! You're awesome!

Never fixed an appliance before in my life. Watched your video, 2 minutes later I successfully repaired my microwave. I am so happy...almost smug. Thank you so much!!

Paul, absolutely perfect video. Up and running in under 10 minutes.

Thank you! I've referred to this video twice to fix my microwave! I'm a single mom with a small budget. I fixed it and showed both of my girls my work. It's fun to show them with a little instruction, I can fix things myself and they can too!

Dear Paul, I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video that you posted. You probably saved us a big repair bill! Who knows how much a repair person might have charged for this fix and if we would have been told the truth about what was wrong. Our microwave would not even work because of the door not having enough tension. The plastic hook was broken off so I just hooked the spring on to one of the metal tabs on the side. We have a Frigidaire Gallery so if anyone else sees this, this fix works for that microwave. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

Thank you! This video was posted 8 years ago and saved us $500 in 2022. We planned to head to lowes for a new microwave today then I decided to check RU-vid University. Simple fix. Thank you for keeping this video up for 8 years.

Whalah! Paul, you are a god send! Your instructions and descriptions were so easy to understand. I like that you were specific to warn how not to remove the trim cover as well. I was lucky that the arm on the main piece was not broken, so I didn't have to use a drill. What was broken was the plastic piece on the door that the spring was hooked to. All I did was hook the spring to the closest metal piece (like the one you show in your video), then I popped the trim cover back on, and not my microwave is usable again! It is Saturday, so the odds of me getting someone in to fix this thing before my party here at my house tomorrow was slim to none. So you saved me time calling to find someone available, scheduling the time, being here when the repair main arrives, and of course, the cost of the repair would have been at least $75 for the service call plus parts.! Thanks again, Paul!!! Mimi

Your the MAN!!! My door was broken (Just like yours). I had resigned myself to taking down the microwave and having it repaired. I talked to the local shop that wanted $50.00 just to look at it, and they told me I would most likely have to replace the door. My wife found your video and i have $50.00 + in my wallet. Thanks

This video was a lifesaver! When the door stopped latching I was ready to go buy another microwave, but I searched RU-vid just in case and found your video. In my case, the end of the spring broke instead of the plastic latch, but most of the fix was the same. Thanks for saving me the cost of a new microwave instead of just a $1.49 spring!

Thank you Paul! You save our day. Me and my family appreciate this.

Thanks so much for posting. Had the same problem, and your fix was spot-on!

Thanks, Paul! This fix took me all of 5 minutes while my wife was online shopping for a new microwave. You saved me a bunch of $, so I thank you!

Dude.. You just saved my husband and I about $400+ for a new microwave & installation!!!! THANKS!!!!!! PERFECT and EASY FIX! Kudos dude!!!

Paul, Thank you! The problem was exactly as you described and was easily fixed thanks to your video. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this. Super helpful!

I am no handyman. My wife is afraid to let me touch anything more complicated than a marble. But I figured i had nothing to lose after finding out replacing my Frigidaire microwave would run around $400 with installation, so I plunged in. Everything went exactly as shown in the video and less than half an hour later (I was being very careful) I was a hero. Thanks for making my day!

The repairman came out, for the $85 service call. I did not watch him, but he was honest about what it was. He, without redrilling, re positioned the spring, but that failed after 48 hours. Called him again, and he said new door is $290+, but should he tell his associates to talk to me about a getting new microwave? I was deciding what to do, when I came across your video. After watching once, with a butter knife, and my hands, I fixed it 5 minutes. That is a great video. Thank you.

Such a superbly described repair tip. Much appreciated. Was literally 2 minute repair.

Paul I work with rentals where the tenants manage to break the latch time in and again. I’m thrilled to try this!! on my repair scheduled for today!!! Thank you great info!!! ~Anita

This is a GREAT video help. My latch spring anchor point was broken, so not quite the same issue, but you made the door trim removal look easy - and it was! Gave me confidence, thanks. Now, over to your new site...

Thanks so much paul. I just couldnt figure out how to fix the microwave door latch. Your instructions were thorough and easy to follow. Your a life saver. Thanks again!

You're the best! Our microwave door broke yesterday. We were already dreading having to buy a new one, when pow, I search RU-vid, and find this magical video. THANKS for showing me how to fix it. Took me two minutes, and the door latches shut once more. THANK YOU!!!!!

Paul, thanks so much. Your video is fantastic and I watched it multiple times to see exactly how you did everything. You explained it all really well and you even make it interesting. I fixed my microwave after almost a year of not being able to use it. We were getting ready to call "a guy". You saved me loads of money and made me feel good too!! Thanks again.

Thanks Paul. You're my hero. It took me 12 minutes to fix the latch. Regards from Kure Beach, North Carolina. Rick

THANK YOU! So simple to fix. Great demo. I was able to put the spring back in the original spot. Just drilled a new hole. MANY, MANY THANKS!

Paul, You are a genius! I called several appliance guys who wanted to charge me +$100 just to come look at it. While searching for a replacement microwave I found your video. Appreciate it!

Omg, thank so much for your video, you're a lifesaver! My microwave latch just crapped-out 10 minutes ago. I was worried I would have to spend $400 on a new microwave/hood.

came home to babysitter telling me microwave is broken and everyone's eating cold dinner. bro you just saved me $$$ and prob a month of no microwave and hassle trying to get someone to rebuild the cabinet (we have a built-in unit). you need a donate button for sure, what a life saver!

Thanks so much for the video--I had the exact same problem of the spring breaking off of the door latch. Took about 10 minutes to fix, good as new! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you!!! Watching this video multiple times (then at 75% speed multiple times - I'm not too proud to admit this!) was exactly what I needed to fix my microwave door. My setup was a bit different but the same principal applies. Now my Sharp Carousel from 2001 has perhaps another 18 years left in it!

This might be an older video, but it is still relevant and saved me a trip to buy a new microwave. Thank you kindly for this!

Thanks much, Paul. Successfully repaired my Frigidaire Gallery over-the-stove microwave & your guidance saved me considerable time.

Paul, thanks for doing this. Great instructions. I couldn't find the spring so I took a little run to the store. You saved me the cost of a new microwave and a time-consuming​ installation.

Fixed my poor quality Electrolux microwave using your video as a guide. My spring had flown up inside the door into an invisible pocket but once I took the window out I found it. One microwave diverted from landfill, thanks Paul, you rock. Total repair time < 1 hour, cost $0.00 !!!!

Came home yesterday broken microwave. Performed a quick google search and found your video. 10 minutes later fixed. Thanks, you are awesome!

My wife was on Amazon ready to purchase a new microwave. I followed your steps exactly. No trips to the hardware store and a working microwave. You saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you.

Thanks for making this video. Our 10 yr old microwave door latch just broke this morning and after watching your video, I got it fixed right away.

Thanks so much. I'd already purchased a microwave to replace mine with the disconnected spring latch issue you so perfectly addressed. I was scrolling through RU-vids to find out how best to remove old and install new when I ran across yours 20 channels down the list, and thought "what the heck". your words, "don't be so quick to run out and get a new one" were meant for me. thanks again.

I'm subscribing. My husband is at work and I didn't feel like waiting until he got home. Now I feel like wonder woman. The video is good quality with a good view of the project and you added zero unnecessary information. Thank you!!!!!!

Thank you! thank you! thank you! I was about to get rid of my brand new microwave and decided to check on RU-vid for any help. After watching your video, it took me about 15 mins to fix the door. Wife was elated. Happy wife, happy life.

Paul, your microwave door fix was right on the money.......watched the video.....went home and fixed spring attachment in 10 minutes.....all better.....saved ?????? by not replacing unit.......Thank you for posting !!!!!!!

I appreciate you making this video it helped me to fix the microwave. Saved us $$$. And thank you for still having the video on RU-vid that way if I ever need to fix another one. I can watch your video to see how its done.

I'm thoroughly impressed by the internet. I googled "fix broken microwave latch", the first result was this video, this was exactly my problem, my microwave looked almost identical inside, and I fixed it in a similar way. Thanks for the video!

Thank you very much for this video, just purchased my new home and found out the microwave door was being held together by velcro. Watched you video and sprung into action and the door latch is now fixed saving me a bunch of money!! Keep up the great work.

Paul, thank you very much. I have an over-the-range Frigidaire. Your steps worked perfectly. The molding popped right off. My hook was broken so I didn't have to drill the latch. Took me all of 10 minutes start to finish. Thank you.

Nearly 5 years later and your vid still saving people money. I was about ready to pull mine and thought, might as well check RU-vid. Thank you very much!

Thank you so much!!! Saved me!!! Was without a microwave for 2 weeks... last week I stopped the man of house spending money on a new one that we could absolutely not afford with bills past due.. Told him we could deal with it..... once upon a time people lived without microwaves at all my choice is a house without a microwave over a microwave without a house ... lol.. I'm a woman and you rocked this video, I fixed it in less then ten minutes... The argument over not buying a new one lasted longer then me fixing it...Thank you again for taking the time to help others....

Thanks Paul, you made it look so easy and provided all the information in a clear thoughtful way. I gave it a shot and it worked. You save me a ton of money. Keep up the great work. Thanks again! -Michelle

Worked a treat. Such a simple fix... when you know how! And I didn't know how until I found your video... Many thanks Paul.

Thank you for your tutorial. 10 minutes took to repair my microwave's door. I am woman and I did it myself, so proud of me. You rock!!!

I was close to buying a new microwave when I found your video...problem solved! Such an easy fix and saved me a lot of money!

You saved me so much money, Paul. Thanks for taking the time to make that video. Easy, five-minute fix.

Thank you so much for this video! Husband was on his way to buy a new microwave (figuring it wasn't worth the repair call) and I fixed it in less than 10 minutes after watching this video! Much appreciated :)

This so WORKED!! I have a Electrolux microwave and the small spring simply dislodged.Just like your video, the door would not shut. Followed your directions exactly. Saved me $85 just for my repair guy come to look at it. Took about 10 minutes to fix!! Thanks so much

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You saved me hundreds of dollars in having someone come out or me having to replace the microwave. I am also proud of myself for being able to do this quick fix. :)

Fantastic, 10 minutes and done. This is the second time I repaired my microwave, first time it was the door switch, a bit more involved. This was easy. Thanks!

THANK YOU!!!!! Saved me so much time! I would have had to schedule an appointment for maintanence to come to my apartment. Thank you for posting and also for CLEAR directions. You're amazing.

Just fixed my Frigidaire microwave door latch in 5 minutes flat! Thanks Paul. Your video was perfect. My latch and spring were fine. The plastic part the spring attaches to in the door broke. Attached the bottom of the spring to the metal flange on the door. Perfect!!!

Thanks Paul! Your video saved me from buying a part that I didn't need. And, my husband was blown away that I fixed the microwave! He thinks I'm a mechanical genius - I didn't mention how easy it was. ;-)

THANK YOU! Came home today to find my kids had been fighting over warming up some leftover popcorn chicken, and my teenager slammed the microwave door and broke the latch. Got right online and looked up the model info, and found your video about repairing the latch. In my case, it wasn't the hook on the latch mechanism that was broken, but rather the plastic hook within the frame of the door that the other end of the spring attaches to that broke off. I simply connected it to on of those metal slots on the side to restore tension. Literally, a 2 minute fix! Thank you for sharing this! And my daughter thanks you for not having to purchase a new microwave! ;-)

Awesome! You just helped me repair my Emerson Microwave door latch. Task completed in 2-3 minutes. Thanks a lot!

Awesome. Thought I was going to have to buy a new door $94 +. Watched the video, pulled the inside trim piece off and saw that the spring had come off the slider. Put it back together and it works perfect. Thank-you Paul.

Thanks for the awesome tutorial. The idea of drilling a hole for attaching the spring saved me a HUGE headache!

That was the perfect fix and probably saved me a bunch of money from buying a new door or knowing me a new microwave. Thank you!

Thanks Paul, came home late from work near dinner time; wife and daughter saying microwave is broke. They went to visit a friend, found your video and watched it twice; fixed in three minutes. Saved me repair cost, God Bless

Thank you for helping me fix my 15 year old built in Sharp Carousel microwave oven! The issue was slightly different as the "arm" where the spring was attached was still intact but where it attached below had broken. I just attached the spring to one of the fins as you suggested to return tension to the spring and its working fine! Your video was very helpful and your descriptions were very clear. (My husband is impressed!)

Thanks Paul! Helped me fix my microwave, and putting the spring on the bottom was a great idea. Made things much simpler. I didn't have a drill, so I heated a small Allen wrench over my gas stove and made a hole that way. Works great!

My microwave is fixed now thanks to you! 😃 I didn't have a drill handy, so i heated a paper clip on the stove and used that to make the hole for the spring. Thanks again!

Thank you SO very much!!!! Thanks to you I was able to fix my Gran's microwave issue!! 😊👍 She is very happy she doesn't have to buy a new one for her birthday! I'm forever grateful!!