{"product_id":"wb26x23320","title":"GE Microwave Magnetron (WB26X23320)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GE Microwave Magnetron is the core component responsible for generating the microwave energy that heats and cooks your food. It works by converting electrical power into high-frequency microwave radiation, which is directed into the cooking cavity to excite water molecules in food and produce heat. Without a functioning magnetron, the microwave or Advantium oven cannot produce any heat at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA GE microwave magnetron can fail due to age, overheating, running the microwave empty, or damage from arcing inside the cavity. Power surges, worn internal components, or a failing high-voltage circuit can also put stress on the magnetron and lead to complete breakdown over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese symptoms may indicate your magnetron needs to be replaced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Microwave runs but food is not heating or is heating very unevenly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Burning smell or smoke coming from the microwave during operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Loud buzzing, humming, or arcing sounds while the microwave is on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Sparking or visible arcing inside the microwave cavity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Microwave stops mid-cycle or shuts off due to overheating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Display and turntable work normally but no heat is produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Microwave trips the circuit breaker or blows a fuse repeatedly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42517133492309,"sku":"WB26X23320","price":266.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/6189\/2437\/files\/ge-microwave-magnetron-wb26x23320.jpg?v=1779254154","url":"https:\/\/homepartsplus.com\/products\/wb26x23320","provider":"Home Parts Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}