Yest another budget buster-my microwave died - The DIS Discussion Forums

punkin · 11-23-2009, 10:31 AM

It's an over the stove kind so not cheap to replace. Does anyone have suggestions for good models and brand names?

dfchelbay · 11-23-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by punkin

It's an over the stove kind so not cheap to replace. Does anyone have suggestions for good models and brand names?

Is it possible to get a temporary, counter top model? I think you can get one this time of year for really, really cheap. Then, take your time, do your research and when budget and time permits you can do it right, and with knowledge, thought and consideration, instead of being rushed into replacing something that is broken, cause you have no other microwave option....just a thought. Then, you can garage sale or donate the counter top oven on your timetable.

Otherwise, we have the GE Spacemaker. It's great, quiet, has the hood/fan. No problems with ours.

Phil'sFrontier · 11-23-2009, 11:22 AM

I have a Whirlpool model that is pretty nice. I have only had her about 18 months or so.
Don't get something cheap because in the long run you won't be happy with your purchase.

FoundMyPrince · 11-23-2009, 11:44 AM

If it's possible to get a temporary microwave until you save enough for the nicer over the stove kind, check out the WalMart black Friday ad. I think they have a .7 ft microwave for $14. No, it's not a permanent solution, but it might work until you save up the big bucks.

cepmom · 11-23-2009, 11:46 AM

I think Lowes BF ad has a Samsung over the range model for $99. Not sure how good they are, but the price is right. I wish they had the color I need(I need bisque, only comes in white or black), because I'd get one now to have on hand when my GE over the range micorwave dies.

Poohbug · 11-23-2009, 12:46 PM

My advice would be to avoid Sears and the Kenmore Elite models. I have an over the oven microwave that is not even 4 years old. One of the sensors is out and has been for a long time. I cannot cook things over 4 minutes because steam really messes it up and it just stops. I was told to replace the sensor would not be cost effective so I just deal with it.

I have found that local appliance stores will match anyones price and they are much nicer to deal with.

Mickey527 · 11-23-2009, 02:39 PM

Check Home Depot. I just saw a bunch of last years models on clearance. I don't need one now but I can bet that as soon as they sell out mine will break.

akcire · 11-23-2009, 02:56 PM

Sams Club had a stainles over the oven model for between $300-$400. My husband has been nagging me to replace ours because the turntable broke 5 years ago.......I am still shopping

(Everything else on it works fine)

crazed'boutmaryP · 11-23-2009, 03:25 PM

Me too, ours broke Friday, a 3yr old Jenn Air. I started it and it died. They are coming today to look at it, keeping my fingers crossed. This was on top of my HE washing machine breaking 2 weeks ago. Ughh

punkin · 11-23-2009, 03:27 PM

I don't need a stainless steel model. White is good enough for me and they seem to run about $80 cheaper for the exact same model. I saw a GE Spacesaver for $150 or so online. I have to get DH to measure what we need exactly though.

So people like the GE?

Cheap countertop one is definitely out because my counter space is severely limited.

cepmom · 11-23-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punkin

I don't need a stainless steel model. White is good enough for me and they seem to run about $80 cheaper for the exact same model. I saw a GE Spacesaver for $150 or so online. I have to get DH to measure what we need exactly though.

So people like the GE?

Cheap countertop one is definitely out because my counter space is severely limited.

I have a GE and have had the magnatron tube go twice. The first one I got them to cover the labor after fighting with them about it, then the second time I had to pay. I won't buy GE again. Their customer service is the worst

punkin · 11-23-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cepmom

I have a GE and have had the magnatron tube go twice. The first one I got them to cover the labor after fighting with them about it, then the second time I had to pay. I won't buy GE again. Their customer service is the worst

That's too bad. Does anyone like their microwave? Mine was OK and it lasted for 7 years. It was a very sinple model with no bells and whistles.

trip · 11-23-2009, 06:54 PM

My first GE spacemaker lasted 15 years. We replaced it 5 years ago when we re-did the kitchen with stainless steel. The magnatron went out last week. It cost me $165 to repair it. I probably should have replaced the whole oven but I just didn't want to hurry around researching info to buy a new one right now.

11-23-2009, 10:31 AM	#1
punkin Went through pain just to look like a lopsided Whoopi Goldberg Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,747	Yest another budget buster-my microwave died It's an over the stove kind so not cheap to replace. Does anyone have suggestions for good models and brand names?

11-23-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
Phil'sFrontier Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Yukon Posts: 368	I have a Whirlpool model that is pretty nice. I have only had her about 18 months or so. Don't get something cheap because in the long run you won't be happy with your purchase. __________________

11-23-2009, 11:44 AM	#4
FoundMyPrince DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: 1,179 miles from the Happiest Place on Earth Posts: 1,099	If it's possible to get a temporary microwave until you save enough for the nicer over the stove kind, check out the WalMart black Friday ad. I think they have a .7 ft microwave for $14. No, it's not a permanent solution, but it might work until you save up the big bucks. __________________ DH Me DD10 DS7 DD4 Check out our family blog: http://adamsfam5.blogspot.com/

11-23-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
cepmom Mine are painted too My kids call me a "trash picker" Who wouldn't choose Chachi over a skunk? I hate finding burning butts in my mulch! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MA Posts: 5,068	I think Lowes BF ad has a Samsung over the range model for $99. Not sure how good they are, but the price is right. I wish they had the color I need(I need bisque, only comes in white or black), because I'd get one now to have on hand when my GE over the range micorwave dies. __________________ lots of offsite trips growing up3/1995 offsite11/2002 Wilderness Lodge8/2005 Polynesian~4 night DCL~Royal Pacific8/2006 10th anniversary 3 night DCL1/2007 SURPRISE 7 night Western DCL2/2007 Caribbean Beach~Nationals Competition8/2007 Girls Only Trip~Pop Century8/2008 Port Orleans Riverside12/2008 DH's Big 4-0 Birthday Celebration~Pop Century9/2009 My Big 4-0 Birthday Celebration~Pop Century* Coming Up ~ 8/2010 family trip to California and Disneyland!

11-23-2009, 12:46 PM	#6
Poohbug What the schnitzel! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,113	My advice would be to avoid Sears and the Kenmore Elite models. I have an over the oven microwave that is not even 4 years old. One of the sensors is out and has been for a long time. I cannot cook things over 4 minutes because steam really messes it up and it just stops. I was told to replace the sensor would not be cost effective so I just deal with it. I have found that local appliance stores will match anyones price and they are much nicer to deal with. __________________ Dea , DH , Sean- DS(10), Star Wars Fanatic, Collin- DS(6)Lovable Trouble and Aidan- DS(2)Don't tell me what to do. 2010

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11-23-2009, 02:39 PM	#7
Mickey527 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bridgeport, CT USA Posts: 4,033	Check Home Depot. I just saw a bunch of last years models on clearance. I don't need one now but I can bet that as soon as they sell out mine will break. __________________ My mother named me Margaret, but I answer to "Fiesta Margarita" 55 is not so old after all. Cancer really makes you realize how important life is

11-23-2009, 02:56 PM	#8
akcire Mouse expert, computer challenged I am flushing myself to Disney Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naperville Posts: 335	Sams Club had a stainles over the oven model for between $300-$400. My husband has been nagging me to replace ours because the turntable broke 5 years ago.......I am still shopping (Everything else on it works fine)

11-23-2009, 03:25 PM	#9
crazed'boutmaryP Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 302	Me too, ours broke Friday, a 3yr old Jenn Air. I started it and it died. They are coming today to look at it, keeping my fingers crossed. This was on top of my HE washing machine breaking 2 weeks ago. Ughh __________________ Me DH: DD14 DS10: DD8 Trips to WDW 1978-Polynesian first trip!!! 1995-Carribean Beach, 1996-Carribean Beach, 1997-Coronado Springs, 2000-Boardwalk Villas 2003-Polynesian,2003-Hilton DTD, 2004-Yacht Club/AKL, 2005-Dolphin 2006-Gaylord Palms, 2006-Sheraton Vistana Villages 2008-Poly/4/19 Western Magic

11-23-2009, 03:27 PM	#10
punkin Went through pain just to look like a lopsided Whoopi Goldberg Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,747	I don't need a stainless steel model. White is good enough for me and they seem to run about $80 cheaper for the exact same model. I saw a GE Spacesaver for $150 or so online. I have to get DH to measure what we need exactly though. So people like the GE? Cheap countertop one is definitely out because my counter space is severely limited.

11-23-2009, 06:54 PM	#13
trip family trip planner Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 2,060	My first GE spacemaker lasted 15 years. We replaced it 5 years ago when we re-did the kitchen with stainless steel. The magnatron went out last week. It cost me $165 to repair it. I probably should have replaced the whole oven but I just didn't want to hurry around researching info to buy a new one right now.

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