Although many people long to have large, spacious kitchens with plenty of storage and counter space, the truth is that most do not. Many kitchens are cramped, and there is not enough room to use the counters for storing small appliances. In many homes, it is difficult to even find room for a microwave. Because of such space limitations, many people have chosen to buy a microwave that is designed to take up less room on the counter. Some of these are simply small counter top models, while others are designed to be installed above a stove or under the bottom cabinets. One brand of compact microwave that many people have chosen is the GE Spacemaker Microwave.

Even though it comes with a relatively high price tag and is specially designed to fit into spaces where most other microwaves will not, many people are unhappy with the GE Spacemaker. Due to various design flaws, they often stop functioning properly shortly after installation, which can lead to a lot of frustration on the owner's part. The first thing to do if you Spacemaker microwave stops working is to contact the company and see if yours is still under warranty. If it is, GE will likely be willing to fix or replace the unit at little or no cost to you. If your microwave is not under warranty, you may find your self needing to fix it yourself. Because so many people have had problems with the GE Spacemaker, the internet has a wealth of information regarding how to fix various problems. In addition, it is also very possible to find Spacemaker microwave parts online from various retailers. As when shopping from any online retailer, it is important to do your research to ensure that you are getting the best possible price and shopping from a reputable business.

Fixing a microwave can be challenging, but step by step tutorials are available for some of the most common problems such as randomly shutting off or not thoroughly warming food. In most cases, fixing the GE Spacemaker is easier and more cost effective than replacing it with another one that may end up experiencing many of the same problems.