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I finally decided

Mindy D — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:02:16 GMT

I finally decided which microwave to buy. It's not an easy decision. Reminds me of voting. I have to go with the lesser of evils. I bought a Sharp. I wanted white, but the whites I saw were either the wrong wattage, size or had too many problem reviews. I read every review on every site I could think of. I checked with online articles about reports. I watched YouTube videos. I went to manufacturer websites. Now I'll just take the size that's larger than I wanted, and a higher wattage. I wanted 1100 Watts. It's also not white. I bought a Sharp 1200 watt countertop model. I'll have to recalculate how long everything I make in it will take. I wish it weighed less and took up less space. I just hope it lasts for two or more years. My brain is fried. 🤪

Re: I finally decided

pitdakota — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:58:43 GMT

Good luck on your purchase & I hope it lasts longer than 2 years for you!

Re: I finally decided

Sage04 — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:08:27 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
I finally decided which microwave to buy. It's not an easy decision. Reminds me of voting. I have to go with the lesser of evils. I bought a Sharp. I wanted white, but the whites I saw were either the wrong wattage, size or had too many problem reviews. I read every review on every site I could think of. I checked with online articles about reports. I watched YouTube videos. I went to manufacturer websites. Now I'll just take the size that's larger than I wanted, and a higher wattage. I wanted 1100 Watts. It's also not white. I bought a Sharp 1200 watt countertop model. I'll have to recalculate how long everything I make in it will take. I wish it weighed less and took up less space. I just hope it lasts for two or more years. My brain is fried. 🤪

Didn't realize you were looking for a microwave. Sharp is a good Brand. Didn't realize there was a 1200 watt. Is it a 30inch? One question. Are you short like me so you can't reach an over the counter microwave? lol. I'm 5'2" and I do not like over the counter.

We flip houses and everybody wants that because it does not take up counter space.

Hope it lasts a long time.

Re: I finally decided

Mindy D — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:24:35 GMT

@Sage04 wrote:
@Mindy D wrote:
I finally decided which microwave to buy. It's not an easy decision. Reminds me of voting. I have to go with the lesser of evils. I bought a Sharp. I wanted white, but the whites I saw were either the wrong wattage, size or had too many problem reviews. I read every review on every site I could think of. I checked with online articles about reports. I watched YouTube videos. I went to manufacturer websites. Now I'll just take the size that's larger than I wanted, and a higher wattage. I wanted 1100 Watts. It's also not white. I bought a Sharp 1200 watt countertop model. I'll have to recalculate how long everything I make in it will take. I wish it weighed less and took up less space. I just hope it lasts for two or more years. My brain is fried. 🤪
Didn't realize you were looking for a microwave. Sharp is a good Brand. Didn't realize there was a 1200 watt. Is it a 30inch? One question. Are you short like me so you can't reach an over the counter microwave? lol. I'm 5'2" and I do not like over the counter.

We flip houses and everybody wants that because it does not take up counter space.

Hope it lasts a long time.

@Sage04 @There's really no such thing as a good brand anymore. It's 24" wide. 19.8 x 24.1 x 13.8 inches.

It's a countertop model, so no reaching over the stove. I'd post the horror photos from reviewers for every brand there is, if I had the space to post them. The best looking microwaves are from Breville. They are expensive and have problems too. If you flip houses, I guess you try to put in the over the stove type and you use models that match the other kitchen appliances. I did not check the longevity of any over the stove models.

Re: I finally decided

chickenbutt — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:35:30 GMT

My current Sharp is a 1,200 watt also. I just shave off a very small amount of time, since more things are based on 1,100. I don't think the diff is that much.

Funny, seeing this, I just did a Marie Callender small turkey pot pie. It said 5 to 6:30 minutes. I did about 6:10-6:15 and it is perfect.

Re: I finally decided

qvcfreak — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:39:27 GMT

I had a Samsung Microwave placed over the stove when I had my house built and it's been 5 years and no issues. I hope your lasts too.

Re: I finally decided

ECBG — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:05:08 GMT

@qvcfreak

Speaking of Samsung. LOVE my new fridge and range from them!

The next microwave which is now Whirlpool will be from Samsung. It's over 15 years old and doing great!

(On a side note, the black is so fresh and pretty. Always thought I'd hate black here in the woods in a country house! Looks really great!).

Re: I finally decided

lynnie61 — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:22:34 GMT

My microwave is from 1990 and is huge, but it will not die. Probably just jinxed myself. I use it for something every day. Not cooking, but water, veggies, reheating. It’s older than the families kids......I have had it for more than half my life. Pretty funny.

Re: I finally decided

Venezia — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:15:08 GMT

I had a Panasonic Inverter and it lasted over 20 years. When it started to act up last year, I replaced it with the same brand and model. I'm hoping it lasts another 20 years. (Ummm...it might outlive me!)

Re: I finally decided

Pearlee — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:32:09 GMT

@Mindy D I had an 1100 watt Sunbeam that lasted for many years. When it finally stopped heating correctly last year. I bought theexact same one because I had such good luck with the first

I also like how the controls work (easy peasy). It only came in black. I've had this one for a year now and am still loving it. The turntable works well too; never comes off its track.Bought both mine at Target.

Good luck with yours.

Re: I finally decided

Venezia — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:33:44 GMT

@ECBG - Do you mind me asking which Samsung fridge you got? My Kitchenaid is now 20 years old, still going strong. But we've replaced everything else in black and the fridge is bisque.

I keep thinking about replacing it, but can't decide what to go with. I've heard so many conflicting reviews and opinions.

It goes against the grain to replace something that isn't broken, but I know I'm going to have to, probably sooner rather than later.

Re: I finally decided

Kachina624 — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:33:51 GMT

@qvcfreak wrote:
I had a Samsung Microwave placed over the stove when I had my house built and it's been 5 years and no issues. I hope your lasts too.

@qvcfreak I have an over-the-range Whirlpool that's 12 years old. My microwaves always last a long time and usually they've been Whirlpools.

Re: I finally decided

Neetgal2 — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:11:13 GMT

I have one this old too! Works fine. I love knobs instead of buttons. I have done some research for when it breaks. I had one catch fire at my friends house. I was right there and put the fire out. It was taken out and now I have an old one from my Dad, with knobs! It is fine but doesn't turn off. I unplugged it so I won't use it. SO...I do have to replace that one. I never leave the kitchen anymore when using a microwave.

Glad I read this so I will remember to buy one.

Re: I finally decided

KarenQVC — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:12:24 GMT

You gals are so studious. I just buy one that fits my space. Then I buy another one when the old one reaches that just before it blows up stage.

Re: I finally decided

Mindy D — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:55:17 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
@Mindy D I had an 1100 watt Sunbeam that lasted for many years. When it finally stopped heating correctly last year. I bought theexact same one because I had such good luck with the first
I also like how the controls work (easy peasy). It only came in black. I've had this one for a year now and am still loving it. The turntable works well too; never comes off its track.Bought both mine at Target.

Good luck with yours.

SUNBEAM @Pearlee

Re: I finally decided

Pearlee — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:15:13 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
@Mindy D I had an 1100 watt Sunbeam that lasted for many years. When it finally stopped heating correctly last year. I bought theexact same one because I had such good luck with the first
I also like how the controls work (easy peasy). It only came in black. I've had this one for a year now and am still loving it. The turntable works well too; never comes off its track.Bought both mine at Target.

Good luck with yours.

SUNBEAM @Pearlee

@Mindy D Well that certainly didn't happen to mine and I used it s heck of a lot more than that person did. I liked my first one and like my second one. As I wrote in my post. A photo someone posted under who-knows-what circumstances doesn't change my mind at all.

Re: I finally decided

qvcfreak — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:22:17 GMT

@ECBG My fridge and stove are Samsung as well. Love them.

Re: I finally decided

Mindy D — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:44:38 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
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@Mindy D wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
@Mindy D I had an 1100 watt Sunbeam that lasted for many years. When it finally stopped heating correctly last year. I bought theexact same one because I had such good luck with the first
I also like how the controls work (easy peasy). It only came in black. I've had this one for a year now and am still loving it. The turntable works well too; never comes off its track.Bought both mine at Target.

Good luck with yours.

SUNBEAM @Pearlee
@Mindy D Well that certainly didn't happen to mine and I used it s heck of a lot more than that person did. I liked my first one and like my second one. As I wrote in my post. A photo someone posted under who-knows-what circumstances doesn't change my mind at all.

@Pearlee @I was seeing this kind of thing for so many brands. It's such a shame how good companies and once great products are just not as great anymore. I'm not trying to diminish the good fortune you've had with yours and I am grateful for your help. I just meant this to illustrate how much things have changed. I wasn't trying to change your mind about your satisfaction with the microwaves you have had. I was just illustrating how much things differ now.

Re: I finally decided

Pearlee — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:58:52 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
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@Mindy D wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
@Mindy D I had an 1100 watt Sunbeam that lasted for many years. When it finally stopped heating correctly last year. I bought theexact same one because I had such good luck with the first
I also like how the controls work (easy peasy). It only came in black. I've had this one for a year now and am still loving it. The turntable works well too; never comes off its track.Bought both mine at Target.

Good luck with yours.

SUNBEAM @Pearlee
@Mindy D Well that certainly didn't happen to mine and I used it s heck of a lot more than that person did. I liked my first one and like my second one. As I wrote in my post. A photo someone posted under who-knows-what circumstances doesn't change my mind at all.
@Pearlee @I was seeing this kind of thing for so many brands. It's such a shame how good companies and once great products are just not as great anymore. I'm not trying to diminish the good fortune you've had with yours and I am grateful for your help. I just meant this to illustrate how much things have changed. I wasn't trying to change your mind about your satisfaction with the microwaves you have had. I was just illustrating howch things differ now.

@Mindy D. You are seeing it for so many brands because in addition to things not being made as well as they used to be which I agree with: (1) There are always a few in every brand that are defective, and (2) people can be idiots so some of those photos result from user errors.

Re: I finally decided

Mindy D — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 03:26:37 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
@Mindy D wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
7
@Mindy D wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
@Mindy D I had an 1100 watt Sunbeam that lasted for many years. When it finally stopped heating correctly last year. I bought theexact same one because I had such good luck with the first
I also like how the controls work (easy peasy). It only came in black. I've had this one for a year now and am still loving it. The turntable works well too; never comes off its track.Bought both mine at Target.

Good luck with yours.

SUNBEAM @Pearlee
@Mindy D Well that certainly didn't happen to mine and I used it s heck of a lot more than that person did. I liked my first one and like my second one. As I wrote in my post. A photo someone posted under who-knows-what circumstances doesn't change my mind at all.
@Pearlee @I was seeing this kind of thing for so many brands. It's such a shame how good companies and once great products are just not as great anymore. I'm not trying to diminish the good fortune you've had with yours and I am grateful for your help. I just meant this to illustrate how much things have changed. I wasn't trying to change your mind about your satisfaction with the microwaves you have had. I was just illustrating howch things differ now.
@Mindy D. You are seeing it for so many brands because in addition to things not being made as well as they used to be which I agree with: (1) There are always a few in every brand that are defective, and (2) people can be idiots so some of those photos result from user errors.

@Pearlee @Agreed.