Ken's Appliance Service, Inc.
42 yrs in businessSpringfield, IL
4.483 reviewsRated 4.4 out of 5 from 83 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
LicensedInsured
Illinois · 41st of 50 states
Microwave repair in Illinois
2 listed microwave repair businesses across 1 city in Illinois, ranked by customer rating — 11% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 41st of the 50 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.
Over-the-range replacements need two people and duct work, so a local pro who does the removal and refit in one visit saves the most time.
- Listed pros
- 2
- State rank
- 41st
- Cities
- 1
- Average rating
- 4.1
- Licensed
- 1
- Median years trading
- 65
- Reviews
- 133
Microwave repair pros in Illinois
Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.
Henry's Appliance Repair
87 yrs in businessSpringfield, IL
3.850 reviewsRated 3.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews
Washer Repair · Dryer Repair · Refrigerator Repair +4 more
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Only 2 microwave specialists listed in Illinois
That is 41st of the 50 states with any, against 14 in Texas. Microwave work is a narrower speciality than the everyday kitchen and laundry calls, so coverage is thin in most states. 16 other appliance businesses are listed in Illinois, and general technicians will often take this work once they know the model. Have the model number ready when you call.
What the listings say about microwave repair in Illinois
Counted from the 2 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
Illinois holds 2 listed microwave repair businesses, out of 209 nationwide. That ranks 41st of the 50 states with any, level with Idaho and behind Texas on 14. They are 2 of the 18 businesses listed in Illinois — 11% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.1, against 4.6 across all 209 listed nationwide, and 0 of the 2 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and 1 sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 133 reviews, the largest single tally being 83 on Ken's Appliance Service, Inc. in Springfield. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.
1 of the 2 state that they are licensed, and 1 state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 1 shows a Better Business Bureau accreditation in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, so call early in the day and ask directly. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.
2 of them publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1939, and the median across those that say is 65 years. 2 of them work out of Springfield, the only Illinois city with an index page that holds any. Between them they name 2 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.
| Measure | Illinois |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 209 nationwide for microwave repair | 2 |
| Rank among statesTexas leads on 14 | 41st of 50 |
| Share of the Illinois directory2 of 18 listed businesses | 11% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 0 rated 4.5+ | 4.1 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 83 | 133 |
| State licensing claimed1 also states insurance | 1 of 2 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 1 BBB |
| 24/7 emergencyask when you call | 0 of 2 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 65 years across 2 that publish one | 1939 |
| Cities with an index pageSpringfield leads on 2 | 1 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 2 |
Not counted above
4 more Illinois appliance repair businesses, service list unknown
These are real Illinois companies whose records carry contact details but no list of what they repair. None of them states microwave repair, so none is counted in the 2 above, and none is listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.
- Area Appliance ServiceArlington Heights+1 847-459-8070
- Appliance Parts & Service DepotGalesburg+13093439923
- Northwest Appliance & RefrigerationHuntley+1-847-669-3212
- Mark Appliance Service CenterEdwardsvilleNo phone on file
Details for these businesses come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for themeither — confirm before hiring.
Microwave repair by city in Illinois
Counts are microwave repair businesses based in that city.
Where Illinois microwave pros say they work
Every place the 2 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Sangamon County · Springfield
What Illinois technicians find most often
The 5 most common microwave faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.
Runs, lights up, turntable spins, but food stays cold
TechnicianThe magnetron, high-voltage diode, or capacitor has failed. The control side works because it is on a separate low-voltage circuit.
Step-by-step: Microwave Runs But Doesn't Heat→Completely dead, no display, no fan
TechnicianA blown line fuse — and that fuse is usually blown by a failing door interlock switch, so replacing the fuse alone rarely holds.
Loud buzzing or humming while heating
TechnicianA failing magnetron or a high-voltage transformer starting to break down. Stop using it and have it tested.
Sparking or arcing inside the cavity
TechnicianA burnt or missing waveguide cover, chipped cavity paint exposing bare metal, or metal in the food. Stop immediately — arcing damages the magnetron fast.
Step-by-step: Microwave Sparking Inside→Turntable does not rotate
TechnicianThe turntable drive motor or a stripped coupler. The one genuinely low-cost microwave fault.
Step-by-step: Microwave Turntable Not Turning→
Try these before you book a Illinois technician
10 published microwave guides. A diagnostic fee is $40–$80 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.
Microwave Runs But Doesn't HeatAdvanced · 15–30 minutes for safe checksMicrowave Sparking InsideEasy · 15–30 minutesMicrowave Turntable Not TurningEasy · 10–40 minutesMicrowave Door Won't Close or LatchAdvanced · 15–30 minutes for safe checksMicrowave Keypad Not RespondingAdvanced · 15–30 minutes for safe checksOver-the-Range Microwave Vent Fan Not WorkingModerate · 30–75 minutesMicrowave Light Not WorkingModerate · 15–45 minutesMicrowave Heating UnevenlyModerate · 30–60 minutesMicrowave Shuts Off Mid-CycleAdvanced · 20–45 minutes for safe checksMicrowave Making a Loud NoiseModerate · 20–45 minutes
Keep the next call from happening
Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.
Wipe the cavity and check the waveguide cover for burn marks
WeeklyPrevents: Arcing, which destroys magnetrons quickly and permanently.
Wash or replace the grease filters (over-the-range)
Every 3 monthsPrevents: Loss of extraction and a vent motor running against a blocked path.
Replace the charcoal filter on recirculating models
Every 6–12 monthsPrevents: Cooking odours pushed back into the room.
Other appliances in Illinois
Counts are Illinois businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 18 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.
Microwave repair in other states
Every state with a listed microwave specialist, most first. Illinois sits 41st of 50 on 2.
Texas14Florida11Georgia8Tennessee8Colorado7Missouri7Ohio7California6New Jersey6Washington6Arizona5Connecticut5Kentucky5Michigan5New York5North Carolina5Pennsylvania5Alabama4Alaska4Indiana4Iowa4Kansas4Louisiana4Maine4Montana4Nebraska4Nevada4New Hampshire4Oklahoma4Wisconsin4Maryland3Mississippi3New Mexico3South Carolina3Vermont3Virginia3Arkansas2Delaware2Hawaii2Idaho2Massachusetts2Minnesota2Oregon2Rhode Island2Utah2North Dakota1South Dakota1West Virginia1Wyoming1
What microwave repair costs in Illinois
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $40–$80 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Illinois sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.
| Repair | Parts + labor |
|---|---|
| Turntable motor or couplerThe cheapest genuine microwave repair. | $80–$160 |
| Door interlock switch setReplaced as a set; a single switch rarely fails alone. | $100–$200 |
| Line fuse plus the interlock that blew itFuse-only repairs usually fail again within weeks. | $100–$200 |
| Vent fan motor (over-the-range)Check the filters first — they mimic a dead fan. | $150–$300 |
| High-voltage diode or capacitorDischarging the capacitor safely is the whole reason this is not DIY. | $150–$280 |
| Magnetron replacementWorth it on a built-in; almost never on a countertop unit. | $150–$350 |
7–10 years. Over-the-range units land at the lower end because they run hot above a cooktop and their filters are neglected. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.
Blue Book
The 50% rule for a microwave
- New unit, US average
- $250
- Expected lifespan
- 9 years
- Repair-or-replace line
- $125
A quote above $125 on a microwave past 6 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.
Estimate my microwave’s valuePrice the part firstMicrowave repair in Illinois — common questions
How many microwave repair pros are listed in Illinois?
2 businesses listed in Illinois name microwave repair among the work they do — 11% of the 18 businesses this directory holds for the state, 41st of the 50 states with any, out of 209 listed nationwide — 1% of them. Springfield accounts for 2 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Illinois.
Which microwave repair companies are rated highest in Illinois?
Ken's Appliance Service, Inc. in Springfield at 4.4 on 83 reviews, Henry's Appliance Repair in Springfield at 3.8 on 50 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. Ratings and review counts come from the businesses' own public profiles and are not verified here.
How much does microwave repair cost in Illinois?
Expect $100–$250 for a common microwave repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $40–$80 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not Illinois quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Because only 2 microwave businesses are listed in Illinois, get one written estimate here and a second from a general appliance technician nearby.
Which Illinois city has the most microwave repair companies?
Springfield, with 2 of the 2. It is the only Illinois city with an index page that currently holds a microwave specialist.
Are microwave repair technicians licensed in Illinois?
1 of the 2 listed here state that they are licensed, and 1 state that they carry insurance. 1 also shows a Better Business Bureau accreditation. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency microwave repair in Illinois?
None of the 2 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover. Same-day appointments for common faults are still routine in the trade. Call early in the day and ask directly — a technician who already has the part on the van can often fit you in.
Which microwave brands do Illinois repair pros service?
The microwave pros listed in Illinois name 14 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Frigidaire (2), Kenmore (2), KitchenAid (2), Maytag (2), Whirlpool (2), Amana (1). Built-in and drawer microwaves from Sharp, Wolf, Miele and Thermador are trim-kit specific, so a replacement has to match the existing cabinet opening exactly. That is precisely why repairing them usually beats replacing them.
How long have Illinois microwave repair companies been in business?
2 of the 2 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1939, and the median across those that say is 65 years. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my microwave?
Apply the 50% rule. A new microwave averages $250 in the US and lasts about 9 years, so a repair quote over roughly $125 on a unit past 6 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a microwave technician in Illinois?
Countertop, over-the-range, or built-in — this decides whether repair makes economic sense at all. Whether the display and fan work but food stays cold, or nothing works at all. Whether you have seen or heard arcing. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip.
Need a microwave repaired in Illinois?
Compare 2 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 1 state a license and 0 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.