[With Sound] Fix Microwave Keypad Error step-by-step
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GE Profile Spacemaker beeps randomly, the reminder feature activates by itself, the buttons aren’t working, and you might get the keypad shortage error message on the screen.
Before you give up and throw it in the trash, try this fix and you might save yourself a few hundred bucks. If it doesn’t work on the first try, do it again a couple times. Be sure to use vinegar as that helps to clean the ribbon better. I go about 1 year before the keypad shorts again, and then repeat the ribbon cleaning for another year or so of use. Call me crazy, but I’d rather do that than hassle with removing the whole thing, buying a new one, and figuring out how to install it. Above the range microwaves aren’t the easiest to remove or install, so I’m doing this repair trick for as long as it keeps working.
Enjoy!
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After waking up many night hearing the microwave beeping, and unplugging, this video fix is amazing!!!!
@savemoneydiy1462
6 ай бұрын
Haha you’re right the beeping in the night! We totally had that too!
Brother I almost went and spent 400 dollars today. I owe you a beer
@savemoneydiy1462
Ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
Thank you! I texted my handyman when this happened and then discovered this wonderful video, and was able to fix the microwave on my own. What a great feeling! Thank you for sharing and empowering!
@savemoneydiy1462
11 ай бұрын
You bet! Glad it helped!
Super helpful step by step instructions. Saved me $85 for the service call! Thank you 🙏🏼
@savemoneydiy1462
9 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
Thank you so much! Followed your steps, it Works!
@savemoneydiy1462
11 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
This worked for me, thank you so much! Very easy to follow your video and instructions.
@savemoneydiy1462
10 күн бұрын
Glad to hear it!
You're amazing! Fixed it, saved the day.
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
Haha thank you! Glad it worked!
Works! Thank you!
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it and thanks for commenting!
Thankyou!I tried it and it worked ! (I had previously tried the “fixes” of pressing hard on the keypad buttons using the palm of your hand and also plugging and unplugging it.) And make sure the ribbon is placed back in securely in its holder after cleaning .
@savemoneydiy1462
Ай бұрын
Excellent!
Fantastic! Worked!!
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
Thanks man it worked!
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
Thanks!
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
You are very kind, thank you!
Thank you so much you helped me fix my mom’s microwave! :)
@savemoneydiy1462
11 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
Thanks! Thanks so much! Saved me from buying a new microwave- or even worse- dealing with American Home Shield Home Warranty!
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
Glad it could help! And Thank you!
@Pinkorchid72
Ай бұрын
American Home Shield Warranty is difficult? Glad I never got it.
Absolutely awesome Thank you I was able to fix it in about 15 minutes Excellent ❗️
@savemoneydiy1462
5 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
10-15min fix. Thanks!!!
@savemoneydiy1462
23 күн бұрын
You bet!
So far so good. Guess time will tell if this is a short-term fix or not. At least for now, I am not buying a new MW and not having HD or L install it. Along with tax I am looking at $425+ otherwise.
@savemoneydiy1462
2 ай бұрын
Exactly. Make it last as long as you can.
i fixed it..as u described thank u soo much..
@savemoneydiy1462
9 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
That's what my microwave is doing I'm going to go home and take mine apart and do the same thing and I'll let you know thank you
Awesome thank you my keypad works but now it won't spin or cook
Thank you
@savemoneydiy1462
2 ай бұрын
You're welcome
Thank you! Question: my new keypad has scratches from someone who used something too abrasive to clean it. I can order a new keypad controller assembly part but was wondering if replacing it on my own is doable? (It is less than a year since purchase but manufacturers considers it cosmetic so it will not cover.). The replacement part is about $99. Otherwise guess I need to see whether it makes sense to replace and have someone install vs buying a new microwave. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. In the video you demonstrated cleaning it by not replacing. Thank you -!!
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
So I haven’t replaced one myself, but yes it can be done. If the brand matches or you have some assurance that it is compatible, then I would go for it. Especially if you can return it for a refund if needed, then you really don’t have much to lose trying. Sorry couldn’t be more specific, but hoping it all works out for you!
Looks good, thank you. But wont the vinegar corrode the contacts? Why not use alcohol?
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
Vinegar worked well for me. Alcohol is a good option too. Thanks!
Thank you so much now I can heat my food and start eating again lol again thanks
@savemoneydiy1462
6 ай бұрын
Haha glad to hear it thank you!
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This worked! $aved me from having to get a new one plu$ installed! Thank you so much for this video!!!!
@savemoneydiy1462
11 күн бұрын
You bet!
Hi, I have the Spacemaker 2.0, will this solution work on it? Mine keeps beeping ! And I cannot sleep
@savemoneydiy1462
2 ай бұрын
I believe so. Let me know if you find out differently. Totally, need to sleep!
It didnt work, tried it twice, does this mean i need a new keypad or whole new microwave? Thank you!!
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
If you are sure the ribbon was pushed far enough back in, then yes it sounds like you will need a new keypad or a new microwave
UPDATE- since yesterday, the microwave has sadly reverted to the same error message on the keypad. I tried your remedy a few more times, and it's still not working. Do you have any other ideas/suggestions?
@savemoneydiy1462
11 ай бұрын
Oh too bad. You cleaned the ribbon with vinegar, right? You could try rubbing alcohol, some people have used that. If still no luck, I am afraid I have no more ideas, sorry. Fingers crossed for you 🤞
there is no need to take the ribbon out to cleaning jus dip the Cotton swab in vinegar and carefully clean the ribbon taje about 10 seconds and you are good to go
@savemoneydiy1462
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks!
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
Very kind thank you!
Thanks!
@savemoneydiy1462
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Super Thanks I appreciate you!