jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Our microwaves last five or six years, which isn't great, considering the cost. Our current Farberware doesn't want to stop running, so it's time for a new one. The choices are overwhelming, and most companies offer too many models, so it's hard to find a review of one that's actually available. I'll read reviews of a recommended model, but that model is no longer available. Between the testing and the publishing, the manufacturer changed models. Is a $500 KitchenAid better than a $70 Comfee? I want one with 1000W, 1.1 Cu ft, 12" turntable. Breville seems to be the best brand, but it's not easy to find at reasonable prices.

Well, I've decided that I can't buy a microwave. They're either not reliable, don't heat well, or are too expensive. I'll just have to continue eating ice cream.

https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/microwave-ovens/toshiba-ml2-em31pass/m402662/

As a side note, most microwaves are made in a single factory in China. "The Midea Group has manufactured the majority of countertop microwave ovens sold in the United States since 2020."

BebuLamar

I don't know. I bought a number of microwave ovens over the years but I don't have any that was broken. My first one was made by Litton and I still like that one. I gave it to my brother I think. When I moved I didn't bring the microwave with me. The house I live in now was built in 2003 and the microwave is the same age.
I have good luck with machinery except cars. I can never keep my car running well for very long. Other stuff I have no problem. I still have the Marrelli fan my father bought when I was born and it's still working.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Wow.
When we moved, we got rid of our 25 year old Toshiba microwave.
It was a boat anchor from about 1980-81.

Our recent GE knows when veggies are done, there's a fresh or frozen choice for cooking them.
'Cept lima beans in mixed veggies, they kinda get over-done.

armymsg

Our new house in 1995 came with a GE over the stove microwave with no turntable. We sold the house in 2022 and it was working just fine at 27 years old.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I now have three broken microwaves that I have to bring to a special place to dispose of. I'll have to check and see when they are open.


I've had great luck with cars - well over 100k miles on several. I've had forty-two cars since I started driving in 1960. Back then, cars were cheap, so I could buy a new one every few years. For example, I had Fords in '65, '67, and '69.

1937 LaSalle
1962 MG Midget
1958 English Ford
1952 Chevy
1957 Oldsmobile
1965 Comet
1965 Galaxy 427
1967 Galaxy
1963 International Pickup
1967 Cortina
1967 VW Camper
1969 Jeep
1969 Ford Torino Cobra 429
1944 Jeep
1970 F-150 white
1978 F-150 black
1990 F-150 blue
1970 Mercury Capri
1983 Bronco II blue
1987 Bronco II black
1965 Mercedes gray
1969 Mercedes maroon
1952 MG TD
1949 MG TC
1969 MG Midget
1967 Jaguar E-Type
1983 Volvo sedan
1984 Volvo wagon
1985 Volvo wagon
1987 Volvo sedan, black
1980 Honda Civic
1997 Honda Civic
1987 Ford Escort red
1999 Ford Escort silver
1998 Expedition
1999 Nissan Maxima
2002 Buick LeSabre
2009 Nissan Cube
2015 Honda Fit silver
2015 Honda Fit black
2019 Honda Fit black
2020 Honda Fit blue

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Our Whirlpool Gold was purchased and installed in 2005. We bought the condo in 2012. The Whirlpool is still humming as is the dishwasher, washer and dryer. also Whirlpool Gold.
Mark

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Wow, We don't change cars that often (used unless indicated):
1972ish Ford Maverick
1973 Opel Manta Rally (new)
1979 Impala wagon
1985 E-150 van (fully customized)
1995 F-150 Eddie Bauer version super cab
1995 Isuzu Rodeo (new)
2011 Hyundai Sonata (current)
2014 Buick Encore (current)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Well, I'm covering 64 years.

dustie Loc: Nose to the grindstone

If you set aside, oh, say 7% of your ice cream budget each week, could you save up enough for that nice microwave you'd really like, in time for 4th of July?
😊 😁
Can you kick that much ice cream habit for a few weeks?
😲 🤔

ecblackiii Loc: Maryland

My microwaves have all lasted at least 20 years each. The current one is 24 years old. I've noticed that you seem to have an extraordinarily high failure rate with electronic equipment. Maybe it's your buying choices.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I was looking at the year spacing between cars......
We hang on to ours longer.

dbjazz Loc: Long Island, NY

There's no real NEED for a microwave. What did you do before you had one? Do that from now on.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Need? probably not. We took more time on the stove/in the oven.
Time and pot saver- convenience
Not using the stove oven to heat things, time and $

Stouffer's lunches - 5 minutes in the microwave or 45 minutes in the oven.

Yup, definitely one's personal choice.
I choose to go with the microwave.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

I have been happy with top end large Panasonic MWs.

Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

a 1k watts is 2 much , 600 2 800 should be right, i'll find out from the wife what ours is, GE which we've had 4 years now