Why are microwave ovens loud?

Mine is not that noisy. It's a new Panasonic Genuis 1250W with Inverter technology. It was the first major home kitchen appliance I ever researched and purchased. read more

My microwave oven is in the kitchen at the opposite side of my apartment. They are plugged into separate circuits. Compared with other nosy things in my apartment, my bathroom fan is the noisiest thing. read more

A growling or high-pitched sound coming from your appliance when its cooking is a good indication the magnetron tube is failing. The magnetron in your microwave is responsible for creating the frequency that cooks your food. In good condition, this device operates silently. read more

Microwave is Loud or Noisy. The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Microwave is loud or noisy are ordered from most likely to least likely to occur. Check or test each item, starting with the items at the top of the page. read more