I had a microwave-air fryer combo that broke last week. It’s been agony trying to replace it because I bought it for $150, and now they’re going for like…$300-$400. Even a solo microwave is like $180 for a decent one.
Yeah I inherited a built-in microwave with the house I purchased. The microwave model was from like 2009 but it still worked so I just kept using it. Then recently it died - turns out it is some obscure form factor that is no longer made, so if I want to replace it I have to either find “new old stock” from 2009 or I have to tear out half my kitchen. Awesome.
I think it’s the air-fryer part that makes it substantially more. I agree that a microwave can be bought for $40 in USA. My partner asked for an air fryer two years ago and I probably spent $120 getting one of the best ones on Amazon, but there were cheaper ones for sure. I don’t know anything about prices above that or prices today.
I could probably get a $40 no-name microwave from Walmart or something, but I don’t know if it’ll last more than a couple of years and I don’t really want to create more e-waste (hence “a decent one” in my og comment). I’ve been looking at Panasonic ones because those seem to be the ones people recommend for longevity.
Additionally, it’s the combo air fryer/microwave that’s troublesome to find under $250 here. I don’t really have the counter or storage space currently to have multiple appliances, so my previous appliance was a huge convenience.
If any Canadians have any input or recommendations, I’d be happy to hear it!
I’ve been checking local thrift shops, they’re just very sparse regarding electronics where I live, and the good/working ones usually get snapped up easily. Not willing to make a FB account just for marketplace, so I’ve resigned to buying new. Thank you though!
You don’t have to worry about a No Name microwave because literally all microwaves are the same microwave. There’s only one company that makes the inverters and everybody else just slaps their brand on it
When households started having 3+ children who won’t bother cooking.
Idk if is a generational thing, but I’ve noticed most people my age won’t even bother to learn how to cook SMH.
I had a microwave-air fryer combo that broke last week. It’s been agony trying to replace it because I bought it for $150, and now they’re going for like…$300-$400. Even a solo microwave is like $180 for a decent one.
When did microwaves get so expensive?
Yeah I inherited a built-in microwave with the house I purchased. The microwave model was from like 2009 but it still worked so I just kept using it. Then recently it died - turns out it is some obscure form factor that is no longer made, so if I want to replace it I have to either find “new old stock” from 2009 or I have to tear out half my kitchen. Awesome.
A temporary solution can often be found for cheap or free in local classifieds like Craigslist or at a thrift store like Goodwill.
Edit: whoops, didn’t see the reply. My b.
No problem, I appreciate the sentiment all the same!
I’m curious what part of the world you live in, a basic microwave can still be had for like $40 in my area
I think it’s the air-fryer part that makes it substantially more. I agree that a microwave can be bought for $40 in USA. My partner asked for an air fryer two years ago and I probably spent $120 getting one of the best ones on Amazon, but there were cheaper ones for sure. I don’t know anything about prices above that or prices today.
I really don’t understand. Airfryers are convection ovens, not microwaves. Does that microwave also toast bread?
I’m in Canada!
I could probably get a $40 no-name microwave from Walmart or something, but I don’t know if it’ll last more than a couple of years and I don’t really want to create more e-waste (hence “a decent one” in my og comment). I’ve been looking at Panasonic ones because those seem to be the ones people recommend for longevity.
Additionally, it’s the combo air fryer/microwave that’s troublesome to find under $250 here. I don’t really have the counter or storage space currently to have multiple appliances, so my previous appliance was a huge convenience.
If any Canadians have any input or recommendations, I’d be happy to hear it!
You could check resale/thrift shops for both, especially for a microwave, and get them on the cheap. Do you have Goodwill in Canada?
I’ve been checking local thrift shops, they’re just very sparse regarding electronics where I live, and the good/working ones usually get snapped up easily. Not willing to make a FB account just for marketplace, so I’ve resigned to buying new. Thank you though!
You don’t have to worry about a No Name microwave because literally all microwaves are the same microwave. There’s only one company that makes the inverters and everybody else just slaps their brand on it
https://youtu.be/YSrVG74Emyk
*edit naturally I’m sure there’s at least a couple other companies but the point is that no matter what you buy you’re probably getting a midea
This is so helpful, thank you!
edit: Of course Half As Interesting would have a video about microwave manufacturing lol. Time to pull them up on Nebula.
When households started having 3+ children who won’t bother cooking. Idk if is a generational thing, but I’ve noticed most people my age won’t even bother to learn how to cook SMH.
Why do you think you can’t cook with a microwave? 😭
Should…shouldn’t that make it cheaper?
We DON’T live in a supply side utopia?? 😱