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Model: MMV4184AA	Brand: Maytag	Age: 1 - 5 years
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gnewhart		#1 Posted : Friday, March 6, 2009 5:25:23 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/6/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Over the range microwave, when I open the door it sags 1/4 inch. When I close it just as it closes it moves up and is then flush when fully closed. Is it ok like this? If it needs to be fixed any suggestions?:confused: Thanks, Glenn
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Gene		#2 Posted : Friday, March 6, 2009 7:37:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Glenn, Remove the bottom panel and the top grill and check both door hinges. Here are the break down diagrams and the parts list for the Maytag microwave Model MMV4184AAB Gene.
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gnewhart		#3 Posted : Saturday, March 7, 2009 5:35:59 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/6/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Gene, thanks for the info and diagram. 1.How will I know which hinge is bad? 2. This looks pretty complicated for a beginner homeowner like me. Will it hurt to leave the door as is? Thank you for your help and patience! Glenn
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Gene		#4 Posted : Saturday, March 7, 2009 6:39:07 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Originally Posted by: gnewhart ...it moves up and is then flush when fully closed... Glenn, It can cause a radiation leakage. It has to be fixed. If you can not do it yourself then hire a pro or replace the microwave. Gene.
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gnewhart		#5 Posted : Sunday, March 8, 2009 11:23:00 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/6/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Thanks, that is what I needed to know. I live in Florida. Any idea how much a repair like this would cost?
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Gene		#6 Posted : Sunday, March 8, 2009 5:36:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		It is very hard to predict. The price depends on a parts involved. Gene.
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