A Plus Service
15 yrs in businessSalt Lake City, UT
4.7234 reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 from 234 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
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Utah · 46th of 50 states
Microwave repair in Utah
2 listed microwave repair businesses across 2 cities in Utah, ranked by customer rating — 17% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 46th 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
- 46th
- Cities
- 2
- Average rating
- 4.7
- Licensed
- 2
- Median years trading
- 9
- Reviews
- 265
Microwave repair pros in Utah
Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.
Urgent Appliance Service & Repair
3 yrs in businessProvo, UT
4.731 reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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Only 2 microwave specialists listed in Utah
That is 46th 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. 10 other appliance businesses are listed in Utah, 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 Utah
Counted from the 2 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
Utah holds 2 listed microwave repair businesses, out of 209 nationwide. That ranks 46th of the 50 states with any, level with Rhode Island and behind Texas on 14. They are 2 of the 12 businesses listed in Utah — 17% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.7, against 4.6 across all 209 listed nationwide, and 2 of the 2 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 265 reviews, the largest single tally being 234 on A Plus Service in Salt Lake City. 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.
All 2 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 2 show 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 2011, and the median across those that say is 9 years. Provo holds the most at 1 — 50% of the group — level with Salt Lake City, across 2 Utah cities with an index page. Between them they name 15 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 | Utah |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 209 nationwide for microwave repair | 2 |
| Rank among statesTexas leads on 14 | 46th of 50 |
| Share of the Utah directory2 of 12 listed businesses | 17% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 2 rated 4.5+ | 4.7 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 234 | 265 |
| State licensing claimed2 also state insurance | 2 of 2 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 2 BBB |
| 24/7 emergencyask when you call | 0 of 2 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 9 years across 2 that publish one | 2011 |
| Cities with an index pageProvo leads on 1 | 2 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 15 |
Not counted above
1 more Utah appliance repair business, service list unknown
This is a real Utah company whose record carries contact details but no list of what it repairs. It does not state microwave repair, so it is not counted in the 2 above and is not listed here as servicing one. Its page carries the rest of what we hold.
- Heber - Park City Appliance Sales and ServiceHeber CityNo phone on file
Details for this business come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for iteither — confirm before hiring.
Microwave repair by city in Utah
Counts are microwave repair businesses based in that city. Provo holds 50% of the state's total.
Where Utah 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.
American Fork · Draper · Lehi · Mapleton · Murray · Orem · Pleasant Grove · Provo · Salt Lake City · Sandy · South Jordan · Spanish Fork · Springville · Vineyard · West Jordan
What Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah
Counts are Utah businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 12 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.
Microwave repair in other states
Every state with a listed microwave specialist, most first. Utah sits 46th of 50 on 2.
Texas14Florida11Georgia8Tennessee8Colorado7Missouri7Ohio7California6New Jersey6Washington6Arizona5Connecticut5Kentucky5Michigan5New York5North Carolina5Pennsylvania5Alabama4Alaska4Indiana4Iowa4Kansas4Louisiana4Maine4Montana4Nebraska4Nevada4New Hampshire4Oklahoma4Wisconsin4Maryland3Mississippi3New Mexico3South Carolina3Vermont3Virginia3Arkansas2Delaware2Hawaii2Idaho2Illinois2Massachusetts2Minnesota2Oregon2Rhode Island2North Dakota1South Dakota1West Virginia1Wyoming1
What microwave repair costs in Utah
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $40–$80 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Utah 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 Utah — common questions
How many microwave repair pros are listed in Utah?
2 businesses listed in Utah name microwave repair among the work they do — 17% of the 12 businesses this directory holds for the state, 46th of the 50 states with any, out of 209 listed nationwide — 1% of them. Provo accounts for 1 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Utah.
Which microwave repair companies are rated highest in Utah?
A Plus Service in Salt Lake City at 4.7 on 234 reviews, Urgent Appliance Service & Repair in Provo at 4.7 on 31 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 Utah?
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 Utah 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 Utah, get one written estimate here and a second from a general appliance technician nearby.
Which Utah city has the most microwave repair companies?
Provo, with 1 of the 2 — 50% of the group — followed by Salt Lake City on 1. 2 Utah cities in total have at least one.
Are microwave repair technicians licensed in Utah?
All 2 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 2 also show 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 Utah?
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 Utah repair pros service?
The microwave pros listed in Utah name 8 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Bosch (2), Frigidaire (2), GE (2), KitchenAid (2), LG (2), Maytag (2). 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 Utah microwave repair companies been in business?
2 of the 2 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 2011, and the median across those that say is 9 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 Utah?
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 Utah?
Compare 2 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 2 state a license and 2 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.