One of the biggest fears or problems with microwaves is that they leak radiation. Can your microwave actually leak radiation? And if so, is there anything you can do about microwave leaks?
Microwave Leaks
A faulty door seal on a microwave can cause some radiation to leak. Don’t worry, these leaks will not cause you to become radioactive. However, microwave leaks can create extreme heat, and it’s not something you want to take lightly. If you notice a problem with your door seal or any other issues with your microwave, you definitely do not want to take it lightly. These are issues that can lead to serious problems.
If you have reason to believe that your microwave door isn’t closing properly or isn’t providing a proper seal, you should have it repaired immediately.
This should be done by an experienced microwave repair person and is not something that should be attempted as a DIY repair.
If you suspect that your microwave has a problem, you should definitely get it fixed, but you don’t need to worry about getting hurt. Injuries from microwave radiation are very rare. Microwave ovens use electromagnetic radiation, which is waves of energy that move through the air. There are different types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, visible light, s-rays, and gamma rays.
The radiation in a microwave is known as non-ionizing, and they don’t have the power to damage DNA in cells. In other words, you won’t get cancer from standing in front of a leaky microwave. But it’s still not a good idea.
In very rare cases, a gap in the seal can lead to skin burns. But you are far more likely to injure yourself from touching a hot dish inside the microwave.
Regardless of the chance for injury, a leaky microwave should definitely not be used. Instead, have it repaired.
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