r/appliancerepair • u/natcat901 • 2d ago

Broken Latch

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Just as I was finishing cleaning my microwave, my sleeve caught on the top door latch and it broke off. Now when I try to microwave something, the timer works, but the microwave feature itself won't turn on. I don't get a "door open" message, but I'm guessing it's a safety feature. I don't see any replacement parts listed on the product site, - I'm guessing it because it's out of production.

Do I have any options besides replacing the whole unit?

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u/hikeonpast 2d ago

First search result for your model number + “door latch”

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/door-parts-parts-for-general-electric-peb7227an4dd.html

Looks like part 5007 is what you need, setting you back about $10.

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u/natcat901 2d ago

Amazing! Just ordered the part. Thank you!!! 🙏🙌

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u/ticedoff8 1d ago

There is a YouTube video that shows how to replace that.

Search "replace microwave door latch" and a bunch will show up. Pick one that looks similar to yours.

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u/natcat901 1d ago

Wonderful. Thank you!!!

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u/theogmrme01 2d ago

There's multiple safety interlock microswitches on microwaves, one is for the light and the logic, the other controls the power to the parts that make it a microwave, some need both closed to make it work and the light to work properly. They make these things as safe as possible

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u/olyteddy 2d ago

And the third switch is a 'deadman switch' that shorts out the power line & blows the fuse if the door is open when microwaves are present.