How to Choose a Microwave Oven

If you need a new microwave oven, you have plenty of brands and options from which to choose. A microwave oven is a staple in many American homes, a highly convenient machine for warming up leftovers, cooking frozen foods, and much more. Here’s how to choose a microwave oven the smartest way possible.

Choosing a Microwave Oven in Three Steps

Pick a Size

One simple way to narrow down your choices is to determine the size, type, and features you need. Microwave ovens can range greatly in size, some being nearly miniature, self-serve models, and others having a massive size large enough for sizable families. The size you choose depends on your typical serving size, your typical microwave oven usage, and your available space. 

Pick a Type

The next step is to choose a microwave oven type. This can be a relatively straightforward decision, unless you are remodeling your kitchen. The types are 1) countertop, 2) over-the-range, and 3) built-in. A built-in microwave oven will be the most complex and potentially costly to install and repair, but its convenience and streamlined look can be worth it.

Select Features

Today’s microwave ovens have different features you might enjoy, such as different cooking functions like convection, steam cooking, and air frying. They can also have fingerprint-resistant surfaces and tap-touch controls. 

Setting a Budget

Countertop models are the most affordable, while built-in models are the most expensive. All in all, a microwave oven can cost anywhere between $50 to $2,000 in 2024. Set your budget to what makes the most sense for you and limited to what you need.

Staying Flexible

Different microwave oven brands have different strengths and weaknesses, but you never know when one brand will come out with something great. Our advice at Landers Appliance is to be flexible concerning brands, not limiting yourself to buy from only one.

Getting the Best Advice

While it is a great idea to research for yourself, it is also wise to get advice from experts in the industry. Landers Appliance in Baltimore supplies, installs, and repairs microwave ovens; we know all about them as repairmen and are happy to recommend the best while saving you the most.

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