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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 8747 reviews

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the product's overall performance, its convenient size, and its ease of use. Many also appreciate its manageable noise level, appealing design, and good power, especially considering the price. However, a notable concern among some customers is the door lock feature.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    erroneous information

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product specifications from Best Buy site say 10 power levels. This microwave does not have variable power levels. When I could not find out how to set lower power levels I called GE who confirmed that it has only high power and defrost. The GE specifications say "Power Level -10, Note the singular. This oven must go back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE_Answers
      Posted .

      Hello Irish,

      This is Megan at GE. I am sorry to hear about this experience. Please be sure to contact us with any questions you have before your next purchase. You can visit our web site or call 1-800-626-2005. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Looks good, but loud.

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You get what you pay for. It looks good, but is loud when in use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    it's Blue did not order blue

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is blue, or I can not remove film it does not look like film at all this thing is blue ? It's not worth returning the box does not say blue....

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Defective out of box

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beeps constantly unless you unplug it. Door sticks closed constantly. Door latches are poor quality/loose/and will not release when you press the open button. Returning to Best Buy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
      Posted .

      We are so sorry to hear you've had these issues with your new microwave. It is our hope you were able to exchange this for another microwave and it is working well. Please know that we will share your feedback with our team. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst Microwave Ever

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worst microwave ever!!! Need more light for buttons. Sometimes press buttons and nothing happens. Just overall cannot express how much I hate it. I threw the box away when I received it because I did not expect to have problems with a microwave.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
      Posted .

      We're glad you reached out! We recommend you take advantage of the one year limited warranty. In order to make a warranty claim, please contact GE Appliances Services by calling: 1-800 432-2737. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works average

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works ok. Just priced a bit higher than any other microwave.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
      Posted .

      Hello WorksAverage, thank you for your review. We are sincerely sorry you have not been pleased with the price point of your microwave. We have passed your comments along to our microwave design and development team for further review. Thank you for your feedback. -Chris@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stopped heating after 2 years!

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked great at first but literally after 2 years (bought it in Nov 2022), it stopped heating! Tried to get a repair scheduled through GE support but there’s a $145 trip charge plus whatever costs to repair it! Now I’m at Target trying to find a new one before Christmas!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
      Posted .

      Thanks for letting us know what happend. We recommend you follow the troubleshooting tips in the support article on the GE Appliances website titled:"Microwave - Runs But Does Not Heat." We appreciate you being part of the GE Appliances family. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It's okay but still having the same issue...

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this on Black Friday as a gift & my old one died on Christmas Eve so I started using it. At first, it seemed okay but then I would put something in it like a cup of tea & press 2 & it would say "FOOD"! I kept trying different numbers but kept getting "FOOD"! So I decided to buy a different company & one was supposed to be a genius setting so I put a cup of water in & it was in there for about 5 minutes. So I stopped it & went to touch the handle & it almost burned my hand! I had to use an oven mitt to take it out. Then I went to return it & they said they would order this unit again thinking I had a dud. So once I got it, it worked okay for a few days & now its gone back to saying "FOOD"! So I just unplug it open the door plug it back in & press a number to make it work. It's a real pain but what can I do? UGH!!!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Started making strange vibration after warranty

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for the office on April 28th, 2016. Today, May 3rd, 2017 it started making a strange vibration, right after the 1 year warranty ran out. Seems like it is on its way out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
      Posted .

      Hello Stephen - we are sorry to hear that your microwave started making a strange vibration noise. Some normal operating noises that a microwave makes includes a dull thumping sound or hum while cooking at power levels other than high. When using a power level other than HIGH or 10, the magnetron tube cycles on and off to obtain the lower power. This cycling of the magnetron tube causes this dull thumping, pulsating, or humming noise. We hope this helps! NANCYatGEA GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Defective door

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After a year and a half of use the door stopped working. Up til now it has worked fine. Past the 1 year limited warranty. Unfortunate.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
      Posted .

      Hi there, we're so sorry to hear that your microwave door stopped working just after a year and a half. We understand how disappointing this would be for you and we never want that for our consumers. If you would message us on social media, we'd be happy to look into this for you. All the best. - Guy@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Question

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can I use this microwave like built in?, which one trim kit can i use?.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE_Answers
      Posted .

      Hello Ligia - this is Nancy at GE. This microwave is not approved to be built into a cabinet. It does not offer an optional compatible trim kit. We offer other models from which to choose that can be built in, such as the PEM31SFSS. I hope is helpful! GE_Appliances

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Issues with microwave

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not enough power. It makes a rubbing noise when the glass inside the microwave spins

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Mr Bill Worthington

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    control panel very hard to operate. Would like to exchange this item for another one...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    This is Junk. Don’t Buy GE.

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In Less than 3 Years the Door Switch is broken the Black plastic part is broken. I expect the Microwave to work for at least 5 years Very disappointed. The only option is to throw away the Microwave Just because I can’t open the Door. How silly is the Quality department at GE. Model: JES1145SH1SS Serial FR25XXXXA.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Microwave works after 4 years, but the inner lining has been peeling off with rusting that fall from ceiling of unit.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not the best...

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upon delivery, the bottom of the box was soaked and after opening, the top side of the microwave has a ding.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
      Posted .

      To best address your concern, please reach out to Best Buy support by calling 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) or by visiting the Support Center at the Best Buy website. They can either address your concern or direct you to your local store for further assistance. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great price and high quality microwave. I looked at a few different stores and Best Buy the best deal

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    not so great

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    suggest you buy another brand. Hard to see the menu, doesn't vent at all, planning to trash this one & get a new one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
      Posted .

      We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review and hate to hear that you have not been pleased with your new microwave's design and quality. It's not what we would expect to happen and we apologize for any inconvenience or frustration this may have caused you. We take this kind of feedback seriously and have passed it along to our microwave design and development team for future improvement and consideration. We truly value you as a customer and hope that you will give us the opportunity to earn your trust back in the future. -Chris@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Expensive defective item.

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought brand new, but is defective. Best Buy won’t accept a return past 15 days and GE doesn’t carry replacements parts for it, so I have to contact a separate number to get help.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't Buy! Interior Paint Bubbles and Peels!

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Save your money and buy something that will hold up. The interior roof has several large spots where the paint is bubbling and peeling on the protuding points and several smaller spots doing same on the flat portion of the roof after only a few years of limited/normal use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend