March 17, 20205 yr Ours crapped out (not great timing with four of us stuck at home) and it’s 19 years old, so I figure it’s probably not worth fixing. It’s a 30” built-in (not over the stove). Has microwave technology changed much in 20 years? Any features I should look for, brands to avoid, etc?
March 18, 20205 yr Too bad you don't need over the range. Walmart has a RCA 1.7 ft stainless steel microwave/convection combo online for $225. That's about $200 cheaper than any other micro/convection combo OTR. They listed the wrong dimensions at the manufacturer. It's a regular 30" but it's listed as a 20" and I guess they priced it as a 20". Only way I found out it was wrong was a complaint left by someone that wanted a small one. Can't give you a review yet because I still have to install the damn thing. It weighs a ton and none of the old mounts match up. Edited March 18, 20205 yr by RPM
March 18, 20205 yr 51 minutes ago, RPM said: Too bad you don't need over the range. Walmart has a RCA 1.7 ft stainless steel microwave/convection combo online for $225. That's about $200 cheaper than any other micro/convection combo OTR. They listed the wrong dimensions at the manufacturer. It's a regular 30" but it's listed as a 20" and I guess they priced it as a 20". Only way I found out it was wrong was a complaint left by someone that wanted a small one. Can't give you a review yet because I still have to install the damn thing. It weighs a ton and none of the old mounts match up. It's worth pulling the range out, assuming it's a free-standing. Leaning over the range to install the mounts, and lift the heavy mofo sucks. If you can get a shoulder under it when you install, it's a lot easier. And besides, it's fucking filthy under your range and you need to clean.
March 18, 20205 yr Author Listen to Gill. I have done this. Luckily the one I’m replacing this time is a built in off to the side. The old one lasted 19 years, so there’s that.
March 18, 20205 yr 31 minutes ago, Gil Bang said: And besides, it's fucking filthy under your range and you need to clean. But it matches the decor.
March 18, 20205 yr Microwave's are only built to last a few years these days unless you are getting a high end (~$800) one. When mine went out we wasted some money trying to fix but finally got a new one. I went with a JennAir that doubles as a convection oven for those times that we are looking a lot of things and needed a second oven.
March 18, 20205 yr https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/microwaves/over-the-range/me21k7010dg-2-1-cu-ft-over-the-range-microwave-with-powergrill-and-ceramic-enamel-interior-me21k7010dg-aa/ thank me later - the powergrill and/or microwave+grill setting is amazing.
March 18, 20205 yr I like the one I bought years ago, that has both microwave and convection cooking options. We don't use the convection very much because we have a double oven, but we do use it during holidays and parties as a third conventional oven to time the food perfectly with a lot of dishes. if it's a low build in I might opt for the drawer variety.
March 19, 20205 yr 5 hours ago, Gil Bang said: So, these convection-micro combos...do they require 220/240 volts? They don't. I have one that isn't otr that has convection, microwave and grill (basically a broiler) it's honestly the best 400 dollar appliance I've ever bought. It's fucking awesome being able to microwave foil too.
March 19, 20205 yr 14 hours ago, immamac said: They don't. I have one that isn't otr that has convection, microwave and grill (basically a broiler) it's honestly the best 400 dollar appliance I've ever bought. It's fucking awesome being able to microwave foil too. I have the Samsung Duo. We love the features. Convection, grill, microwave, toaster, all in one. 110 volts. I believe convection on high is 1800 watts.
March 23, 20205 yr Author https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/microwaves/over-the-range/me21k7010dg-2-1-cu-ft-over-the-range-microwave-with-powergrill-and-ceramic-enamel-interior-me21k7010dg-aa/ thank me later - the powergrill and/or microwave+grill setting is amazing. Thanks I’ll have to see if they make a built-in model vs over the range.
September 26, 20223 yr Bump. Our over the range... kenmore or whatever it is needs to be replaced. Looking around it seems that GE and Whirlpool may be well reviewed - i'm not gonna buy a GE so I'm thinking Whirlpool. Somewhat intrigued by the samsung immamac linked, although we have a breville smart oven in addition to an... oven and really if the microwave is easy to use for regular microwave things and won't break immediately, that's great. If it's decent at clearing smoke, that's a good bonus.
October 9, 20223 yr On 3/19/2020 at 10:57 AM, Alex Karev said: I have the Samsung Duo. We love the features. Convection, grill, microwave, toaster, all in one. 110 volts. I believe convection on high is 1800 watts. This was posted 2 1/2 years ago. How’s it holding up? Do you think you’ll get another 2 1/2 years out of it? For Samsung products, in my experience, that would be a win.
October 9, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, WhatTheBuck said: This was posted 2 1/2 years ago. How’s it holding up? Do you think you’ll get another 2 1/2 years out of it? For Samsung products, in my experience, that would be a win. It's still going strong. Has a little noise from time to time. It has been a with horse though.
October 9, 20223 yr 10 minutes ago, Alex Karev said: It's still going strong. Has a little noise from time to time. It has been a work horse though.
October 20, 20223 yr The wife says our current countertop unit is going out. I don't agree, but... whatever. Any current recs? Not adverse to Amazon, Target, etc.
October 20, 20223 yr if it's a run-of-the-mill microwave, whatever walmart or target has will cook you popcorn and heat your leftovers.
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