Do I need to buy a new microwave?

Question

The "paint" inside my microwave is peeling, exposing the metal underneath. Structurally it is sound, works well and is only 2 years old. Can I buy some more paint or some kind of sealant to stop more from peeling off?

Answer 1

get a new one

Answer 2

Contact the outlet you bought the microwave from and tell them what is happening. Contact the company that made the microwave and tell them what is happening. Research [online] the brand name of the microwave and see if you can come up with anything of help. After all that, you will be in a better position to know what exactly you should/could do the rectify the problem. At this point, I would advise against painting the inside of the oven--paint, heat, fumes, DANGER!  A new oven is not that expensive [probably much cheaper than repair work], so for peace of mind I would opt for a new one, if WARRANTY REPLACEMENT is not an option. Good Luck!   PS  If the 'metal' is exposed, I fail to see how the oven could be working properly--metal inside microwave ovens [when in operating mode], is not a good look!!

Answer 3

There may be a recall on you M/W oven.

Don't worry about the metal of the sides and top showing...that is all a part of the Cathode side of the electronics. Don't ever put metal INTO the oven..EVER.

If you can't get any recall information, or if the can't be replaced under warranty, get some high temperature, non-metallic oven paint (your favorite color) and following the directions on the can, paint the inside.

You can paint the outside to match, if you want using any good spray paint.

Make sure to have ALL the oil and grease cleaned off and all the loose paint chipped away.

Be sure to unplug the over, you don't want to get zapped.

Answer 4

As I dont know where on planet Earth your toilet sits

I can only suggest things that work for the area that

holds my throne.  

If your microwave is just two years old I would be

surprised if its not still under warranty.  

Yet warranty or not, providing you have not done

anything out of the ordinary I believe your problem

cant be considered as a reasonable wear.  

It would then be very poor workmanship.

You need to speak to the manufacture or a highly

respected repair shop and find out just what the

paint does.  

I suspect that its just for looks and its the metal

that contains the microwaves but who knows

maybe that paint is also a part of the safety system.  

You need to know as if it does protect you from the

Microwave’s its a serious fault.  If that is so you may

still be able to seek support as the paint coming

away its not preforming as would reasonable be expected.

In that case speak to your local consumer support group.

  

Answer 5

I would get a new one and not bother with scraping the old paint off..Most microwaves or made in china or taiwan..the chances of it being lead based paint is really great...They been using it on childrens toys, they will not even flinch at using it on a microwave

Answer 6

yes get a new one and DONT miss around with the paint.

Answer 7

Unless the peeling paint is exposing a metallic surface, you c-o-u-l-d just scrape the paint away (you don't want paint chips in your food) and keep using your microwave.

I would check to see if there are any electrical arcs (like when you accidentally microwave a fork) inside the microwave... I'd check this regularly, too, especially if the paint continues to peel. Put it on your calendar, the first of every month (or whatever) microwave a large glass of water for 5+ minutes and WATCH the interior of the microwave for arcs.

The minute you see arcs happening, replace the microwave.

Until then, you could sand the peeling areas, wipe it down and paint w/ a high-temp appliance paint, like you'd use on a stove, oven or engine.

Hope this helps,

      TX Griff