In the summers, I would work perhaps 3 partial days in the entire week. But I also worked every day in October, November, and December, as Christmas approached. What is the best month to buy a microwave? Snag small appliances such as microwaves, coffee makers, and toaster ovens during November and … Read full review
Our survey results suggest you might consider repairing a broken microwave in that price range if it’s still on warranty, and consider a repair if it’s two years old or less, but you’ll definitely want to replace it if it’s three years old or older. Are microwaves worth repairing? Consider a … Read full review
Most microwaves last 1500 to 2000 hours but some low-quality microwaves last only 500 hours. One problem with a low-quality microwave is you will have to run it longer to heat up your food. The more you use the microwave, the shorter its lifespan – and the more likely it is … Read full review
What foods spark in the microwave? Dense vegetables such as green beans, carrots, spinach, and green peppers contain a higher amount of minerals in them than other types of food. These minerals – which include iron, magnesium, and selenium – act like tiny pieces of metal and create what is known … Read full review
Another way putting metal in the microwave can kill the magnetron is when enough of the generated microwaves don’t get absorbed, which might happen if the food is wrapped in aluminum foil or mostly enclosed in a metal container. What causes a microwave magnetron to go bad? If the microwave is … Read full review