A microwave’s speed score is based on how fast it heats a 1-liter bowl of room-temperature water. In our lab, we assess how fast and how evenly microwaves heat.
“Make sure to consider the size and placement of the microwave in your kitchen before you buy one.” “Some newer over-the-range microwaves are very squat and might be difficult to reach when you open the door or press buttons,” says Ginny Lui, who oversees Consumer Reports’ microwave testing. And if you’re short, you might find it challenging to remove a piping-hot bowl of soup from a microwave mounted at least 18 inches above your stovetop. Although over-the-range microwaves have a built-in exhaust fan, they don’t vent cooking gases as well as range hoods do. There are some drawbacks worth noting, however. Some retailers, such as Home Depot, offer free installation if the purchase price of your new microwave exceeds a certain amount. An over-the-range microwave oven is a good choice if you have limited counter space and/or prefer a built-in appliance that matches the rest of your kitchen appliance suite.Īnd you can get a new OTR microwave for as little as $200, not including the installation cost, which varies.
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