GE Microwave display flickering
Common reasons your GE Microwave display flickering
The most common reasons your GE microwave display is flickering are a malfunctioning PCB (printed circuit board), bad user interface board or a defective control panel.
20% of the time it's the
PCB
18% of the time it's the
User Interface Board
16% of the time it's the
Control Panel
46% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a GE microwave
PCB Replacement
If a microwave electronic control board is malfunctioning, it can lead to various failures in a GE microwave, including a GE microwave display flickering. This is because the board serves as the brain of the microwave, sensing control panel button selections and controlling crucial components such as the magnetron, cooling fans, lights, the turn-table motor, cooking times, power level settings and the display. If the electronic control board malfunctions, it can disrupt communication between many different components. Due to the potential impact on multiple components, it is advisable to have a Sears Home Services professional conduct diagnostic tests on the board to determine if replacement is necessary.
User Interface Board Replacement
The user interface control board controls the display, detects button activation on the control panel and sends signals to the PCB to operate the microwave. When your GE microwave display is flickering, a bad user interface control board could be causing the failure. Have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the microwave when the control panel display is flickering.
Control Panel Replacement
Buttons on the control panel control microwave settings for heating operation. When the control panel display is flickering, shorted or defective buttons could be causing the problem. Determining whether the control panel is bad is often difficult for most homeowners. When the display flickers on your GE microwave, schedule repair service and we’ll send a technician to your home to fix the appliance.
What to expect when you experience a GE microwave with display flickering issue
How is the microwave display flickering problem fixed?
Correcting most display flickering problems usually involves replacing the PCB, user interface board or control panel. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a GE microwave flickering display
When the microwave has a flickering display it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of microwave failures.
What to look out for with a GE microwave flickering display diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your GE microwave problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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Additional possible GE microwave symptoms you may experience
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