Which microwave is good and cheap (less than $150)?

Ldaptal on 18/06/2012 - 15:09

Hi,

I have had no luck with micro wave.

I had a homebrand microwave which lasted for approx 1.5 year and died
then came the sanyo microwave which lasted approx the same time as the previous one.

Now time to buy a new one. which brand is good? any good deals in the market ?

I read in one of the similar posts people commenting about microwaves lasting for 2 decades and just feel that may be the older models had superior quality compared to the new ones in the market.

please provide your feedback based on your personal experience.

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • _Bruce_ on 18/06/2012 - 15:21

    My parents have a microwave they purchased second hand in 1989, still using it.

    I bought an $80 microwave (not home, can't remember brand) 6 years ago, never had a problem.

    Do you know what failed on the microwaves?

    • daptal on 18/06/2012 - 16:04

      frankly i didnot bother trying to get it fixed. but i guess the magnetron was damaged.

  • retiredfeline on 18/06/2012 - 15:35

    Why would you want a microwave to last 2 decades anyway? A few years is probably good and by then something will fail that will cost more to replace than buying a new one. Bad e-waste-wise but that's the way it is. Most like a moving part rather than the electronics.

    Confession: I actually have one that is 20 years old, a Sharp. Unfortunately the turntable motor failed early on so I've been using it like that since.

    But you want some idea, maybe look for a recent Choice survey for reliable manufacturers, or do a web search for reviews.

    • daptal on 18/06/2012 - 16:05

      you are right. i am not expecting it to last two decades. frankly i would be more than happy if it lasts for 5 years with out any problem. i guess 2 years is way too short to replace an appliance ;)

  • kingsville on 18/06/2012 - 16:09
    +1

    I bought this yesterday:
    http://www.masters.com.au/product/100244176/panasonic-32l-mi…

    Was $151 after the 10% of EDR card holders.

    good reviews on brand and model, and has inverter so reheats better

  • c64 on 18/06/2012 - 20:55

    it probably lasts 2 decades because they only use it once a couple of times a year

  • altomic on 18/06/2012 - 21:01
    +1

    i bought a NEC microwave off ebay for $1 a year ago. still going strong.

    replaced the whirlpool microwave that died 4 months out of warranty.

  • [Deactivated] on 19/06/2012 - 08:11
    -4

    Why would you want a microwave? They destroy all nutrients in the food not to mention most of them leak microwaves into the room, its like having 20 mobile phones strapped to your head. Just use a hot plate or regular oven!! Got rid of mine in 1999, never looked back.

    • c64 on 19/06/2012 - 08:38
      +5

      nonsense. wear a tinfoil hat during use and you will be fine

  • hello007 on 19/06/2012 - 09:32

    Removed

  • Geewhizz on 19/06/2012 - 12:09

    If you can get a Panasonic Inverter of a suitable size that fits your budget I'd highly recommend it

  • twofeet on 19/06/2012 - 14:44

    Yup Panasonic Inverter are the best ones. Try to get one on eBay perhaps. I bought a sharp one on eBay last year for $10. Works perfectly. Most important thing to check is how many Watts it is. Try to get 1000 or higher. Anything less and they are just too slow.

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