Customers have good things to say about the ease of use, installation, and performance of this 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave. Many appreciate its size, price, and the various features it offers, along with its attractive appearance and quiet operation. However, some customers have noted concerns about the door's sturdiness and the control panel's ease of use and susceptibility to scratches. A few also mentioned issues with fingerprint smudging and the microwave's light.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
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.
Page 13 Showing 241-260 of 1,994 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice wave
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This microwave works fine, looks good and was recommended as number one by Wirecutter, so I am hoping it keeps up the good work.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far very happy with this purchase looks great and works great
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Replacement microwave
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchase was easy, item ready on time. I was helped into my car with the very large box, thank you. Man who helped me was very courteous, which was lovely. The microwave is almost the same as the one being replaced, so no learning curve. Me other lasted 17 years so that’s super.
Hi, Thanks for sharing! We're glad you're enjoying your new microwave oven and we'd like to welcome you to the GE family. It's a pleasure having your business and if any questions come up let us know. Have a wonderful day! -Sylvia@GEA
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Replacement
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to install as a replacement Price was good for item
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good product, looks good and works good. If you are replacing your older model microwave, like I did, that was only 4 yrs old, which was this same model just obviously older, the mounting bracket is different and so are the top mounting holes. Which was kind of a pain having to mount the back plate, which of course has different mounting hole locations than the other newer model, and same with the top mounting holes, they have shifted forward about a inch and a half, and if you have a top cabinet that is a bit shallow it will be a bit more difficult to drill the new holes.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this microwave to replace a GE microwave I have had for sixteen years. Installed easily. Bought the black finish to match my other appliances. Took protective front sticky plastic off and found scratches/abrasive marks directly next to the GE logo/badge. Beyond frustrated, all I see are these scratches/abrasions. The units I replaced was also a black plastic finish and over its life did not show scratches like this. The control pad section to the right of the door is also loose so when I press a button it moves slightly and squeaks, there is no way to tighten it. Very disappointed with the out of the box deliverable.
Hi - We regret to hear about the issues you are having with your new microwave and not only understand your frustration and disappointment, we apologize as well. We recommend calling GE service at 1-800-432-2737 to schedule an appointment to have this unit checked under the warranty. We are confident GE service will be able to remedy these issues for you. Kind regards - Vikki@GEA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love it
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s the best purchase I love it, it warms everything up really fast
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've been waiting a while to find a good deal to upgrade to an over the range microwave from my countertop microwave and Best Buy had this on sale for $213 which was a great deal compared to what over the range sensor cooking microwaves usually sell for. I did change the fan to the re-circulation direction which was very simple to do. I'm very happy with the microwave so far.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was looking for a replacement over the stove microwave to fit in the space where the old had been so we had specific dimension requirement. Also, did not want to spend thousands of dollars. This microwave is the exact size that we needed, I love the clean lines and look of this microwave, it has some nice features, and feels very sturdy. Some other lower priced microwaves feel flimsy and cheap and you can tell they are not going to last, but this one feels sturdy and we are very pleased.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We have always purchased GE appliances, they last a lot longer than other brands (our last GE OTC microwave was with us for 18+ years) with no constant service needs like other brands.
We love the look and feel (it matches our new GE refrigerator), works flawlessly by heating the food evenly, runs a lot quieter than our old one and the fan, light and user interface is all very intuitive. If we had another kitchen I would buy a second one!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GE Microwave
|
|
Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Installation was easy. After 3 weeks, we've had no issues. cooking time is shorter, as it has more power than our last microwave.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The oven works fine as did the last GE microwave. It's not the engineers who are the problem. First problem: the oven uses two incandescent bulbs for the cooktop light. EACH COSTS $24 TO REPLACE. We've had our oven a year and a half and one just died, so they don't last long. In 2020 LEDs should have been used of course, but clearly GE decided to go for cash flow... from YOU :)
(There are no "generics" for this bulb).
Second problem: in anything but bright light the keypad is illegible. In fact in low light you can hardly tell it has writing on it. Bring a flashlight or candle.
Third problem: The user interface is awkward: the buttons are not logically laid out. However I notice GE has changed that since we bought the oven, so maybe that's better now.
So GE: residual income = lousy review. It's a trade off.
Hello bulbscost24, we are sincerely sorry you have not been pleased with the features and functionality of your microwave. We understand how purchasing replacement parts would be frustrating, along with the other issues you discussed. The type and part number for the bulbs are as follows: 125V, 30W; WB36X10328. If you are having difficulty locating these bulbs, we recommend you check out our website. If you would like to reach out to us about your issues with this microwave further, please don’t hesitate to do so via the “Contact Us” link on our website. Thanks for choosing GE Appliances! -Chris@GEA
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
GE Over Range Microwave Oven
|
|
Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy Installation but GE changed mounting bracket design. Originally purchased to replace older GE thinking mounting was same. Works great, all works as advertised. Best Buy obtained this unit 2 weeks faster than big box stores could in a large metro market.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This microwave is easy to use, has a lot of automatic functions, and was fairly easy to install.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A decent replacement microwave
|
|
Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Considering I paid less than $300 for this, it's very good. I don't need it to do a ton of things, but it's very easy to work with and came completely "pre-loaded" with settings for a variety of items. So far, it's doing just fine. When you select the Express Cook option, it does seem like it's taking a little bit of time for the brain to kick in to figure out wht it's doing. It sorta freaks me out because I keep wondering if it's going to crash and burn. Brains are touchy you know!!