Most microwaves will last a long time. Except SXXXX. The main trick is to always shut off the microwave before opening the door. NEVER use the door to stop one. ALWAYS use the stop button, pad, whatever.
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Thanks for the advice. I didn't know that.
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The longest lasting Microwave we've ever owned lasted 10 years. So far the current one (a high end model) is just about that age now. I had to repair my Dishwasher pump once, the Toaster Oven gets replaced about every 3 years (just got a new one yesterday) and we never have a fridge much more than 9 years. About the only thing thats been trouble free is the double oven stove combo.
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Our first microwave (Kenmore) last 19 years. We went through many brands after that. A few years ago we finally decided to pay a bit more for a higher quality microwave and bought a Samsung. It is larger and we have the option of being able to turn off the annoying buzzer. So far, so good.
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You are definitely on borrowed time.
My last house I lived in for 40 years.
Changed out the water heater FOUR times.
I know how to change controllers, heating elements, and, flush the tank.
When they went, they went.
Start shopping around.
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To me, a microwave is a giant, $500 clock, stuck over my stove. I'm actually trying to convince the girlfriend to eliminate our microwave when we remodel the kitchen this year. Instead, I want a kick-*** hood fan, since I do spend a lot of time at the stove.
Anyway, just watch your food as it cooks, to avoid any torched munchies.
S.C.
Knock on wood! Our 1,000 Watt Panasonic microwave is 23 years old and going strong. The white case is a bit yellow, but otherwise it's a real go-to appliance. Being small, with a cooking chamber only about 14" wide, it has a big power density and things with instructions that say "cook 7 minutes in a 1,000 watt microwave oven" get done in 4-5 minutes in the mighty mite. Y'all are scaring me about getting anything new.
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That's good to hear. The new one I just bought is a Panasonic.
Having three grandkids under roof this place is the green mile for microwaves and TV remotes.
We moved in this house in the fall of 1989 and we still have the original hot water heater, refrigerator and stove. We had too replace the washing machine this year (2nd or 3rd one) and it doesn't wash a load as fast the old one. I can remember looking forward to getting new things but now it seems the new has a short life and poor performance. Larry
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IMO, new washing machines are a huge step backwards. With all the water saving features, they try to wash a load of clothes with like three eye droppers of water. If you use the "extra dirty" mode, you might get six eye droppers of water.
I remember them ! My sister in law had one that was probably 20 yrs old when she passed away . I think one of her girls has it now .
I remember buying my wife an Amanda Radar Range for her birthday in the fall of 1978. That was a pretty high end appliance in those days. Believe it cost $400 or so at that time. Don't recall how long it lasted. But that cost would be a couple grand in today's dollars. They're a commodity these days.
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Chubbs103
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Drain sediment and keep a good anode in it. She'll last
longer than you
You beat me to it.
If you haven't been changing the anode rod regularly, though, it is not coming out.
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I still have and use the VHS machine I paid 600 bucks for at Sears back in the early to mid 80's. If it works, why fix it?
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