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Microwave repair in South Dakota

1 listed microwave repair business across 1 city in South Dakota, ranked by customer rating — 11% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 48th 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
48th
Cities
1
Average rating
4.6
Licensed
1
Median years trading
3
Reviews
123

Microwave repair pros in South 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 South Dakota

That is 48th 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. 8 other appliance businesses are listed in South 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 South Dakota

Counted from the 1 profile above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

South Dakota holds a single listed microwave repair business, out of 209 nationwide. That ranks 48th of the 50 states with any, level with North Dakota and behind Texas on 14. It is 1 of the 9 businesses listed in South Dakota — 11% of the state directory.

It carries a 4.6 rating, level with the 4.6 average across all 209 listed nationwide. It carries 123 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 2023 — 3 years. It works out of Sioux Falls. 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.

Microwave repair in South Dakota — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureSouth Dakota
Listed prosof 209 nationwide for microwave repair1
Rank among statesTexas leads on 1448th of 50
Share of the South Dakota directory1 of 9 listed businesses11%
Average rating4.6 nationwide · 1 rated 4.5+4.6
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 123123
State licensing claimed1 also states insurance1 of 1
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking1 BBB
24/7 emergencyask when you call0 of 1
Longest trading sincemedian 3 years across 1 that publishes one2023
Cities with an index pageSioux Falls leads on 11
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address5

Microwave repair by city in South Dakota

Counts are microwave repair businesses based in that city.

Where South 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.

Brandon · Dell Rapids · Harrisburg · Sioux Falls · Tea

What South Dakota technicians find most often

The 5 most common microwave faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.

All 8 faults
  • Runs, lights up, turntable spins, but food stays cold

    Technician

    The 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

    Technician

    A 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

    Technician

    A failing magnetron or a high-voltage transformer starting to break down. Stop using it and have it tested.

  • Sparking or arcing inside the cavity

    Technician

    A 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

    Technician

    The 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 South 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.

All guides →

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

    Weekly

    Prevents: Arcing, which destroys magnetrons quickly and permanently.

  • Wash or replace the grease filters (over-the-range)

    Every 3 months

    Prevents: Loss of extraction and a vent motor running against a blocked path.

  • Replace the charcoal filter on recirculating models

    Every 6–12 months

    Prevents: Cooking odours pushed back into the room.

Other appliances in South Dakota

Counts are South Dakota businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 9 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.

Microwave repair in other states

Every state with a listed microwave specialist, most first. South Dakota sits 48th of 50 on 1.

What microwave repair costs in South Dakota

National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $40–$80 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro South 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.

Full cost breakdown →
Typical microwave repair jobs with national cost ranges.
RepairParts + 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 first

Microwave repair in South Dakota — common questions

How many microwave repair pros are listed in South Dakota?
1 business listed in South Dakota names microwave repair among the work it does — 11% of the 9 businesses this directory holds for the state, 48th of the 50 states with any, out of 209 listed nationwide. It works out of Sioux Falls. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in South Dakota.
Which microwave repair companies are rated highest in South Dakota?
605 Appliance Pros in Sioux Falls at 4.6 on 123 reviews. Ratings and review counts come from the businesses' own public profiles and are not verified here.
How much does microwave repair cost in South 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 South 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 South Dakota, get one written estimate here and a second from a general appliance technician nearby.
Which South Dakota city has the most microwave repair companies?
Sioux Falls. It is the only South Dakota city with an index page that currently holds a microwave specialist.
Are microwave repair technicians licensed in South 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 South 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 South Dakota repair pros service?
The microwave pros listed in South Dakota name 8 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 South Dakota microwave repair companies been in business?
It has been trading since 2023 — 3 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 South 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 South Dakota?

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