The Repair Man
21 yrs in businessFargo, ND
4.6112 reviewsRated 4.6 out of 5 from 112 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +4 more
LicensedInsured
North Dakota · 47th of 50 states
Microwave repair in North Dakota
1 listed microwave repair business across 1 city in North Dakota, ranked by customer rating — 13% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 47th 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
- 1
- State rank
- 47th
- Cities
- 1
- Average rating
- 4.6
- Licensed
- 1
- Median years trading
- 21
- Reviews
- 112
Microwave repair pros in North Dakota
Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.
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Only 1 microwave specialist listed in North Dakota
That is 47th 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. 7 other appliance businesses are listed in North Dakota, 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 North Dakota
Counted from the 1 profile above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
North Dakota holds a single listed microwave repair business, out of 209 nationwide. That ranks 47th of the 50 states with any, behind Utah on 2 and Texas on 14. It is 1 of the 8 businesses listed in North Dakota — 13% of the state directory.
It carries a 4.6 rating, level with the 4.6 average across all 209 listed nationwide. It carries 112 reviews. 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.
The listed business states that it is licensed and states that it carries insurance. Its profile also states a Better Business Bureau accreditation. It does not advertise round-the-clock 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.
It has been trading since 2005 — 21 years. It works out of Fargo. It names 5 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in its stated service area, so its reach is wider than the town it sits in — give your address when you call.
| Measure | North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 209 nationwide for microwave repair | 1 |
| Rank among statesTexas leads on 14 | 47th of 50 |
| Share of the North Dakota directory1 of 8 listed businesses | 13% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 1 rated 4.5+ | 4.6 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 112 | 112 |
| State licensing claimed1 also states insurance | 1 of 1 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 1 BBB |
| 24/7 emergencyask when you call | 0 of 1 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 21 years across 1 that publishes one | 2005 |
| Cities with an index pageFargo leads on 1 | 1 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 5 |
Microwave repair by city in North Dakota
Counts are microwave repair businesses based in that city.
Where North Dakota microwave pros say they work
Every place the 1 listed business name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Dilworth · Fargo · Horace · Moorhead · West Fargo
What North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota
Counts are North Dakota businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 8 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.
Microwave repair in other states
Every state with a listed microwave specialist, most first. North Dakota sits 47th of 50 on 1.
Texas14Florida11Georgia8Tennessee8Colorado7Missouri7Ohio7California6New Jersey6Washington6Arizona5Connecticut5Kentucky5Michigan5New York5North Carolina5Pennsylvania5Alabama4Alaska4Indiana4Iowa4Kansas4Louisiana4Maine4Montana4Nebraska4Nevada4New Hampshire4Oklahoma4Wisconsin4Maryland3Mississippi3New Mexico3South Carolina3Vermont3Virginia3Arkansas2Delaware2Hawaii2Idaho2Illinois2Massachusetts2Minnesota2Oregon2Rhode Island2Utah2South Dakota1West Virginia1Wyoming1
What microwave repair costs in North Dakota
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $40–$80 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro North Dakota 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 North Dakota — common questions
How many microwave repair pros are listed in North Dakota?
1 business listed in North Dakota names microwave repair among the work it does — 13% of the 8 businesses this directory holds for the state, 47th of the 50 states with any, out of 209 listed nationwide. It works out of Fargo. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in North Dakota.
Which microwave repair companies are rated highest in North Dakota?
The Repair Man in Fargo at 4.6 on 112 reviews. Ratings and review counts come from the businesses' own public profiles and are not verified here.
How much does microwave repair cost in North Dakota?
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 North Dakota 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 1 microwave business is listed in North Dakota, get one written estimate here and a second from a general appliance technician nearby.
Which North Dakota city has the most microwave repair companies?
Fargo. It is the only North Dakota city with an index page that currently holds a microwave specialist.
Are microwave repair technicians licensed in North Dakota?
The single microwave business listed here states that it is licensed, and states that it carries insurance. It 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 North Dakota?
The one listed here does not advertise 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 North Dakota repair pros service?
The microwave pros listed in North Dakota name 7 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Frigidaire (1), GE (1), KitchenAid (1), LG (1), Maytag (1), Samsung (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 North Dakota microwave repair companies been in business?
It has been trading since 2005 — 21 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 North Dakota?
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 North Dakota?
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