Microwave door seal?

[MrScott81]

I have a whirlpool microwave, and I have no idea how this happened, but the piece of plastic like tape that goes over the holes on the inside of the microwave door has a huge hole in it. i'm moving out of my apartment soon, and being the nazi's that they are, they'll probably charge me to replace the entire microwave. The sealant/tape is about 18 inches wide by 8 inches high. Anyone know of a B&M store that I could buy it in? I tried Home Depot but they didn't carry it.

 

[T2T III]

Check your yellow pages for an appliance parts store. Make sure you have the model # of the microwave and give 'em a call.

 

[DrPizza]

Just replace it with something that "looks right." Who'll know?

Hmmmm.... thinking about it..... 18x8?? just a thin clear covering? Is it just a protective coating that you could peel off entirely? (a thin piece of plastic is NOT going to stop microwaves...)

 

[HappyPuppy]

Microwave ovens are cheap. Just replace the whole thing with a new one.

 

[Squisher]

I thought the only places authorized to make repairs to microwaves were those places that have the ability to test the microwave for leakage afterward.

I know, the people making the repairs do not need doctorates, but you have to find out if you effed up before you grow a third arm or get a suntan that won't quit.

 

[MrScott81]

thanks for the replies.....the plastic tape part is on the inside of the microwave.....there is still a layer of glass in between to actually stop the microwaves

the tape is just to prevent food from getting in between the little holes you look through and getting on the glass. I will try to find a local appliance store....

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
Microwave ovens are cheap. Just replace the whole thing with a new one.

This microwave is built in above the stove and isn't cheap (retails for around $400 I think)....