Microwave door pops open.

[johntelling]

We have a G.E. Profile Spacemaker in our 2005 Excursion. I works great, but the door pops open when we are travelling. I have secured it with a bungee, but am looking for a slightly more elegant fix. Has anyone had that same issue? How did you fix it? Thank!

[rayin]

If the latch is failing, there is a good chance the door is not sealing properly either. That means microwaves can be emitted outside the oven, which is dangerous for many reasons. I would have the microwave checked by a professional for leakage and have the latch replaced.

[dickandlois]

19 hours ago, johntelling said:

We have a G.E. Profile Spacemaker in our 2005 Excursion. I works great, but the door pops open when we are travelling. I have secured it with a bungee, but am looking for a slightly more elegant fix. Has anyone had that same issue? How did you fix it? Thank!

The latch mounting loosened up on our's. I was able to repair it and some of the plastic catches at the same time. Not a simple repair and not all latch systems work the same way.

50 plus years in the electronics, design, repair and production helps.

Rich.

[johntelling]

Thanks, Rich. I think I will order a new plastic catch. I bet that it has worn down over time. 

 

[manholt]

Good Luck getting parts!  

[dickandlois]

Carl, with today's 3D printing capabilities, one can make a number of items. If you or someone you know in into Auto Cad software or a related field.

Rich.

[johntelling]

Actually, Carl, parts are readily available through repairclinic.com