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8/12/2016 9:41:47 AM EDT
Welp - Microwave took a shit - partially by a mess up of mine.

I wanted to reach out to the hive because ratings are worthless now everything is 4-5 stars which is BS then almost everyone has someone saying their microwave has had 5 service calls in a year.

Any real world input? Any input on brands to stay away from or gravitate toward? I have been looking GE and Whirlpool


I dont need something cheap but I am not talking Wolf either.
8/12/2016 9:50:22 AM EDT
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Are there any features you want?

I just went to Lowe's and picked out one that looked nice. It's a GE and makes stuff hot.
8/12/2016 10:41:27 AM EDT
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Are there any features you want?

I just went to Lowe's and picked out one that looked nice. It's a GE and makes stuff hot.
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Thats about what I am going for. We really dont use one that often so if it makes stuff hot I am happy. I just keep reading about all sorts of issues with the boards in them freaking out and stuff.

I was eyeballing the GE
8/12/2016 11:11:48 AM EDT
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I have a Panasonic that I like

Simple to use and is rated at 1300 Watts, so it has lots of cooking power


8/12/2016 11:19:00 AM EDT
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Microwaves are old school and phased out.  Fiber is the new communication standard.

No idea about what to do for warming food up, though.

8/12/2016 11:20:38 AM EDT
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Well, they all do a pretty good job of heating up Hot Pockets. Not much to it really.
8/12/2016 11:25:07 AM EDT
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I'm a huge fan of the GE advantium ovens.  Microwave and oven as well using lightbulbs.  You'll probably need to run new power for it though but we loved ours.
8/12/2016 11:34:21 AM EDT
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I have a Panasonic that I like

Simple to use and is rated at 1300 Watts, so it has lots of cooking power


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I had a countertop panasonic at one point I really liked as well - Ill have to see if they have over the range.
8/12/2016 11:35:11 AM EDT
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I'm a huge fan of the GE advantium ovens.  Microwave and oven as well using lightbulbs.  You'll probably need to run new power for it though but we loved ours.
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It sounds like GE is the going brand.I read a bit on the kitchen aid stuff and they seem to have terrible reviews. GE seems to have good reviews across most sites I just didn't know if it was sheer numbers or what
8/12/2016 11:37:08 AM EDT
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Welp - Microwave took a shit - partially by a mess up of mine.



I wanted to reach out to the hive because ratings are worthless now everything is 4-5 stars which is BS then almost everyone has someone saying their microwave has had 5 service calls in a year.



Any real world input? Any input on brands to stay away from or gravitate toward? I have been looking GE and Whirlpool





I dont need something cheap but I am not talking Wolf either.
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Wall mounted or stand-alone/countertop?

 



Either way I'd be looking for a unit that has convection capabilities built in.
8/12/2016 11:41:18 AM EDT
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It sounds like GE is the going brand.I read a bit on the kitchen aid stuff and they seem to have terrible reviews. GE seems to have good reviews across most sites I just didn't know if it was sheer numbers or what
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I'm a huge fan of the GE advantium ovens.  Microwave and oven as well using lightbulbs.  You'll probably need to run new power for it though but we loved ours.



It sounds like GE is the going brand.I read a bit on the kitchen aid stuff and they seem to have terrible reviews. GE seems to have good reviews across most sites I just didn't know if it was sheer numbers or what


Just make sure it's over 1000 watts and has a reheat sensor/function and good rotating tray.  They're pretty much commodity items outside of the Advantium I mentioned, which if you want to spend big bucks on a microwave that does 10 times what a regular microwave does then go for it.

http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-specs/PSA9240SFSS
8/12/2016 11:46:49 AM EDT
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Wall mounted or stand-alone/countertop?  

Either way I'd be looking for a unit that has convection capabilities built in.
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Welp - Microwave took a shit - partially by a mess up of mine.

I wanted to reach out to the hive because ratings are worthless now everything is 4-5 stars which is BS then almost everyone has someone saying their microwave has had 5 service calls in a year.

Any real world input? Any input on brands to stay away from or gravitate toward? I have been looking GE and Whirlpool


I dont need something cheap but I am not talking Wolf either.
Wall mounted or stand-alone/countertop?  

Either way I'd be looking for a unit that has convection capabilities built in.


Over the range - I think thats the one thing I would want
8/12/2016 11:50:40 AM EDT
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Just make sure it's over 1000 watts and has a reheat sensor/function and good rotating tray.  They're pretty much commodity items outside of the Advantium I mentioned, which if you want to spend big bucks on a microwave that does 10 times what a regular microwave does then go for it.

http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-specs/PSA9240SFSS
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I'm a huge fan of the GE advantium ovens.  Microwave and oven as well using lightbulbs.  You'll probably need to run new power for it though but we loved ours.



It sounds like GE is the going brand.I read a bit on the kitchen aid stuff and they seem to have terrible reviews. GE seems to have good reviews across most sites I just didn't know if it was sheer numbers or what


Just make sure it's over 1000 watts and has a reheat sensor/function and good rotating tray.  They're pretty much commodity items outside of the Advantium I mentioned, which if you want to spend big bucks on a microwave that does 10 times what a regular microwave does then go for it.

http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-specs/PSA9240SFSS



So is it somewhere between an oven and Microwave? Or is it both?

The Cafe series shows 120V capabilities but good god they are heavy hahaha
8/12/2016 11:55:16 AM EDT
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I have a Panasonic that I like

Simple to use and is rated at 1300 Watts, so it has lots of cooking power


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me too
8/12/2016 11:59:41 AM EDT
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We have a built in Panasonic microwave that has been pretty damn solid.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XHE4AHU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1471017538&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=panasonic+built-in+microwave&dpPl=1&dpID=31SB7XIKy8L&ref=plSrch
8/12/2016 12:09:40 PM EDT
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LG

Plus, does not have that cardboard shield that disintegrates

Con's Light not bright enough to shine through door shield.
8/12/2016 12:12:51 PM EDT
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cut off the plug  and strip a few inches to bare wire   and plug it into the 220 of the dryer or oven......it will be good for one more re-heat