Pros: Good interior space and power for the wattage, excellent cooking performance, reliable compared to others.
Cons: Haven't found any.
The Bottom Line: The Amana microwave does the job it should. And it's given me no reason to believe it's an electronic hazard some microwaves have proven to be.
elliewriter's Full Review: Amana AMC5143 1100 Watts Microwave Oven
I was thrilled to find Home Depot sells this microwave (with free shipping, yea!) as I may soon need to buy another one. I ordered this microwave online a couple years ago from A.J. Madison in New York to replace a cheapie I insisted my boyfriend use. (Price was decent but shipping was steep).
Between our two homes, this is the fifth microwave my boyfriend and I have gone through in the past three years and it's the best I've found.
He had a very old one that was leaking light and probably radiation. After pitching that one (at my request), it was replaced with a cheapie that leaked puddles of water onto the counter every time he cooked rice. Within months it began peeling paint and the interior looked disgusting. Because it was my bright idea for him to get rid of the first one, I bought him this as a "sort of" gift after lots of research.
It's been fabulous. No leaking of water, light or radiation. He's a great cook and uses it for lots of things--steaming whole artichokes, cooking rice, reheating tender pulled pork, etc. He has it set so there are no annoying beeps when you push the button, and loves the 1-minute feature (you just push a button to get one minute worth of cooking).
It seems to work a little faster than weaker models and has a good-sized interior but takes up a reasonable amount of space on his countertop. But it doesn't draw so much electricity that he has to worry about blowing a fuse, which is especially helpful since it shares an outlet with his coffeepot. It's also easy to clean.
I don't take its reliability lightly. With tons of companies "going green," it's pretty disgusting to have to throw out four microwaves between the two of us. I'm much less concerned about whether their packaging is recyclable than the fact that four appliances are being sent to a landfill.
My own microwave is a replacement for another fairly new one that died. My second one was permanently unplugged after I realized its wiring was burning. I'm so thankful it didn't happen when my young teen was home alone using it.
When I get around to replacing the burned-out microwave at my house, you betcha it's going to be with an Amana.
If you're debating between an Amana and another model, I'd definitely recommend the Amana. I wouldn't even consider any other junk models I've seen on the market--it's not worth it to risk my family's well being or burn down my home.
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