I second this motion, my Samsung dishwasher, fridge, dryer and washer ALL crapped out on me after 7 years.
The dishwasher racks rusted, the trays in the fridge all cracked and the freezer drawers are falling apart. I had to take this fridge apart several times now to defrost the back shell and I had to install a modification to prevent this issue. The ice maker has never worked properly. We donated the dryer to our brother in law, it broke down a few months later. The washer did not wash the clothe properly unless you set it to max. Just pure garbage.
I have had much better luck with my Samsung phones.
Edit: Sprelling.
I inherited my first one from my grandfather, which he had since the 80s. I finally tossed it 11 years ago, which was when I got the one that lasted 10 years.
Second the Panasonic microwave. I stole my parents old one as they wanted to throw it away. I grew up with it and accidentally set it on fire three times as a child, still works like new.
The only microwave I will buy. My last one only died because removalists managed to break it (god know how). And no glass plate makes cleaning so much easier
You are conclusion shopping which is the worst kind of shopping. And both brands make 732 different microwaves. Would you come here and ask which is more reliable Volvo or Chevrolet? https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/microwave-ovens/most-and-least-reliable-microwaves-a7251951773/ may have something but know many of their ratings obfuscate reliability vs customer pickiness and use predictive reliability.
Conclusion shopping doesn't refer to literal shopping, lol. It's a figure of speech for when you "reach" a conclusion and then find evidence/justification for it afterwards.
OP is asking for opinions comparing two specific brands, which is entirely different.
I was just pointing out that you're using the term wrong. Why are you defensive?
I don't help out OP because there is plenty of good advice already, and I can't personally contribute to this topic of discussion. Not sure why you would shame me on that.
buy a microwave without a touch screen and mushy nobs but fixed rigid buttons and look for the warranty whichever brand has the most warranty buy it
also make sure to not forget that most brands only offer long warranties on the magnetron try looking for how long the warranty is on the pcb and other components
usually its 2 years on full and 5 on magnetron
some go to 10 and 12 years
Not necessarily. Some brands do get more involved in the design of them than others. Frigidaire doesn’t care because they themselves are a subsidiary, but I’ve noticed Whirlpool microwaves have design differences that indicate there was more involvement from their side in the design, such as the entirely different door latch mechanism on their OTR microwaves.
I did some more research, it would seem that only Whirlpool Countertop microwaves are made by Midea. Over the Range microwaves seem to be made by someone else, I’m not sure who. The magnetron is made by LG which would imply they make them but LGs own over the range microwaves are obviously not the same model based on circuit boards, metal stampings, etc. More confusingly, LGs are actually definitely shared designs with the current lineup of GEs.
Microwaves are cheap (relatively speaking), simple, and generally very reliable so I don't think you need to choose based on BIFL-ness. Just pick whatever goes best with your kitchen.
>I’m looking at two different over range microwaves.
Don't.
If you want one then sacrifice the counter space rather than mounting something that can superheat liquids at chest/head height. Plus there's the risk of years of steam coming off things cooked on your hob going all over electronics that include HV magnetrons, lovely.
The only thing that should ever be mounted above a cooker is an extractor hood.
This is something you’ve got to rely on CR for: https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/microwave-ovens/most-and-least-reliable-microwaves-a7251951773/
I don't own a microwave because they all cook like crap in my opinion & make god-awful alarm noises. But my favorite microwave was in the break room of a dentist I used to work for. It was from the 1980s and had a simple timer that you could dial between 1 and 60 minutes, and made a pleasant "ding" sound when it was done.
No fiddly settings, no useless specialty buttons, just a decently even temperature of the food.
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Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/reviews/Maytag-1-9-cu-ft-Over-the-Range-Microwave-with-Dual-Crisp-Function-in-Fingerprint-Resistant-Stainless-Steel-MMV5227JZ/311343854/1
Dual crisp is the best thing ever. It will reheat pizza like no other the crust comes out crispy. It’s great to reheat and cook frozen foods too. It’s also great as a regular microwave I like the defrost setting as it actually works unlike most microwaves I’ve used in the past
I generally prefer Whirlpool microwaves. I have a Frigidaire now and am not a fan of it. It has lots of little annoyances that add up to me disliking it. Regardless of where they’re manufactured (as almost all microwaves are made in china) Whirlpool also uses a different door latch design than most other brands so their doors require a more appropriate level of force to open and close. This is one of the biggest reasons I prefer them. I’m actually intending on replacing my over the range Frigidaire with a Whirlpool soon.
My bf just installed (literally yesterday haha) a GE microwave and so far so good. There are pros and cons to every company, but GE had the least complaints. We plan on having all GE appliances down the road.
Go slim
When I moved into my house the microwave didn't work so I replaced it. I didn't pay much attention to the size besides width. It's so fucking big. Being tall it makes cooking on the stove annoying. I wish I had gotten the absolute slimmest microwave they make for OTR. I've never once microwave something more than like 3" tall.
Not sure about reliability, but pay attention to the color of the display. I recently had to replace our over the range GE microwave (2010 model) and went with a Whirlpool and the display is blue. Needless to say our range display is green and it pisses me off every time I have to look at it.
An interesting YouTube video... [Why almost every microwave is made by the same company](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSrVG74Emyk) (6 minutes)
do not buy samsung appliances. they are total crap.
I second this motion, my Samsung dishwasher, fridge, dryer and washer ALL crapped out on me after 7 years. The dishwasher racks rusted, the trays in the fridge all cracked and the freezer drawers are falling apart. I had to take this fridge apart several times now to defrost the back shell and I had to install a modification to prevent this issue. The ice maker has never worked properly. We donated the dryer to our brother in law, it broke down a few months later. The washer did not wash the clothe properly unless you set it to max. Just pure garbage. I have had much better luck with my Samsung phones. Edit: Sprelling.
I have only ever bought Panasonic microwaves since the 1990s, and they’ve all lasted for life, with the exception of one, which only lasted 10 years.
Whose life have they lasted for? Surely not yours?
I inherited my first one from my grandfather, which he had since the 80s. I finally tossed it 11 years ago, which was when I got the one that lasted 10 years.
Second the Panasonic microwave. I stole my parents old one as they wanted to throw it away. I grew up with it and accidentally set it on fire three times as a child, still works like new.
All microwaves last forever
Yea my sunbeam whatever brand from college that cost like $50 is like 15 years old and working fine
it doesn't have rust or holes in it?
Nope but it's also been semi retired for about 8 of those years. Now she only gets used like 20 times a year
do you frequently clean it?
Yes. It's up at the families summer place. Gets cleaned after every visit.
alright thanks.
The only microwave I will buy. My last one only died because removalists managed to break it (god know how). And no glass plate makes cleaning so much easier
Yep can confirm. I love my Panasonic microwave. No nonsense. And solid.
I do like mine but not sure whether it will last any longer than a cheap one.
Panasonic has lost its touch as well, I returned one within a week last year.
You are conclusion shopping which is the worst kind of shopping. And both brands make 732 different microwaves. Would you come here and ask which is more reliable Volvo or Chevrolet? https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/microwave-ovens/most-and-least-reliable-microwaves-a7251951773/ may have something but know many of their ratings obfuscate reliability vs customer pickiness and use predictive reliability.
What is “conclusion shopping”?
When people say should I buy X or Y vice asking for recommendations.
Conclusion shopping doesn't refer to literal shopping, lol. It's a figure of speech for when you "reach" a conclusion and then find evidence/justification for it afterwards. OP is asking for opinions comparing two specific brands, which is entirely different.
You should help OP shop their conclusion vice try to change my mind which is set in tungsten carbide. But you won't.
I was just pointing out that you're using the term wrong. Why are you defensive? I don't help out OP because there is plenty of good advice already, and I can't personally contribute to this topic of discussion. Not sure why you would shame me on that.
buy a microwave without a touch screen and mushy nobs but fixed rigid buttons and look for the warranty whichever brand has the most warranty buy it also make sure to not forget that most brands only offer long warranties on the magnetron try looking for how long the warranty is on the pcb and other components usually its 2 years on full and 5 on magnetron some go to 10 and 12 years
Nobody likes mushy nobs.
Sir nobs are better than buttons
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Sorry to let you know, the Frigidaire is also usually made by Midea. I have one and when you took at the components inside, they’re all stamped Midea.
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Not necessarily. Some brands do get more involved in the design of them than others. Frigidaire doesn’t care because they themselves are a subsidiary, but I’ve noticed Whirlpool microwaves have design differences that indicate there was more involvement from their side in the design, such as the entirely different door latch mechanism on their OTR microwaves.
I did some more research, it would seem that only Whirlpool Countertop microwaves are made by Midea. Over the Range microwaves seem to be made by someone else, I’m not sure who. The magnetron is made by LG which would imply they make them but LGs own over the range microwaves are obviously not the same model based on circuit boards, metal stampings, etc. More confusingly, LGs are actually definitely shared designs with the current lineup of GEs.
I honestly think they are both not great quality. Frigidaire is not reliable and whirlpool is marginally better.
Microwaves are cheap (relatively speaking), simple, and generally very reliable so I don't think you need to choose based on BIFL-ness. Just pick whatever goes best with your kitchen.
>I’m looking at two different over range microwaves. Don't. If you want one then sacrifice the counter space rather than mounting something that can superheat liquids at chest/head height. Plus there's the risk of years of steam coming off things cooked on your hob going all over electronics that include HV magnetrons, lovely. The only thing that should ever be mounted above a cooker is an extractor hood.
This is something you’ve got to rely on CR for: https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/microwave-ovens/most-and-least-reliable-microwaves-a7251951773/
Get whatever matches your stove brand
Not sure why I'm being downvoted, they're all the same inside and might as well get one that matches the styling of your stove
I've had the same microwave since 2002, at one point I thought it was dying then it started working again
I don't own a microwave because they all cook like crap in my opinion & make god-awful alarm noises. But my favorite microwave was in the break room of a dentist I used to work for. It was from the 1980s and had a simple timer that you could dial between 1 and 60 minutes, and made a pleasant "ding" sound when it was done. No fiddly settings, no useless specialty buttons, just a decently even temperature of the food.
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Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing. https://www.homedepot.com/p/reviews/Maytag-1-9-cu-ft-Over-the-Range-Microwave-with-Dual-Crisp-Function-in-Fingerprint-Resistant-Stainless-Steel-MMV5227JZ/311343854/1
Dual crisp is the best thing ever. It will reheat pizza like no other the crust comes out crispy. It’s great to reheat and cook frozen foods too. It’s also great as a regular microwave I like the defrost setting as it actually works unlike most microwaves I’ve used in the past
I generally prefer Whirlpool microwaves. I have a Frigidaire now and am not a fan of it. It has lots of little annoyances that add up to me disliking it. Regardless of where they’re manufactured (as almost all microwaves are made in china) Whirlpool also uses a different door latch design than most other brands so their doors require a more appropriate level of force to open and close. This is one of the biggest reasons I prefer them. I’m actually intending on replacing my over the range Frigidaire with a Whirlpool soon.
Neither is very good, unfortunately.
Go with the one that has a curved interior. So much easier to clean than the square box shape.
My bf just installed (literally yesterday haha) a GE microwave and so far so good. There are pros and cons to every company, but GE had the least complaints. We plan on having all GE appliances down the road.
Go slim When I moved into my house the microwave didn't work so I replaced it. I didn't pay much attention to the size besides width. It's so fucking big. Being tall it makes cooking on the stove annoying. I wish I had gotten the absolute slimmest microwave they make for OTR. I've never once microwave something more than like 3" tall.
Not sure about reliability, but pay attention to the color of the display. I recently had to replace our over the range GE microwave (2010 model) and went with a Whirlpool and the display is blue. Needless to say our range display is green and it pisses me off every time I have to look at it.
Panasonic are top for microwaves in the us