Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WMH31017HS
- |
- SKU:
- 5900311
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 4235 reviews
(4,235 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Performance4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Cook Settings4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave for its ease of use, performance, and reasonable price. Many find the size superior to other models and praise its simple installation and attractive appearance. However, some customers have noted issues with the interior light, turntable functionality, limited features, and susceptibility to fingerprints, while others have reported problems with the door mechanism.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The advantage is that it's cheap. I don't think I can use it for a long time. Think of it as changing every four years.
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Missing features
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Two things I miss about this microwave: no express cook feature and no manual defrost option (that I can find).
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Low rumbling sound after only 10 months of use
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased 10 months ago. Seemed to work fine until a week ago. There is a low, rumbling sound happening when we use it. I doesn't matter what power level it is on. We paid quite a bit for this microwave ($269) so it should not be having issues so soon. It is still under warranty, so I will call service but I am very disappointed that it couldn't even last a year.
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from WhirlpoolTeam
Posted .Thank you for sharing your insights with us, MAGR. It's hard for us to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to do our best to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare so we can look into this matter further for you. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good for lighter use
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Small and light. Good quality for the price, especially one-two person use.
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It’s okay
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The microwave and stove oven set isn't really any different from other brand appliances. The setup is a little inconvenient to use since the labels are kind of hard to read and a little obscur
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Microwave instillation
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was not vary pleased That could not call my store and talk to the person, that sold us our Microwave. The instillation Scheduling was not good.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Better than nothing.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I thought because of the name "Whirlpool" it would be great but it doesn't have the options the GE had. It's very loud when it's on also. I'm very disappointed in the name brand but it does work (loudly).
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Meh
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Installed microwave and it would not work. Called Whirlpool and set up an appointment for a tech to come to house and check on the problem. Had to wait 10 days for an appointment. Tech came and had to order parts. Was another 10 days until next appointment. Had to replace the magnetron and the associated capacitor. All is well now, but I was without a working microwave for 3 weeks.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from WhirlpoolTeam
Posted .Hey gcleve, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your appliance. Please reach out to us directly at 1-800-253-1301, via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
I will never buy an open-box item
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I will never buy an open-box item from Best Buy again. I purchased an open-box Whirlpool 1.7 Cu. Ft. over-the-range microwave from a local Best Buy store. After hiring a handyman to install it, he discovered that the wall support frame and the core knob were missing. It was evident that these essential parts had not been checked before Best Buy resold the item. The $50 discount ended up being a complete nightmare. From now on, I will avoid purchasing open-box items altogether. Maybe NEVER.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from WhirlpoolTeam
Posted .Hello! We are sorry to hear about this concern with your Microwave. Please reach out to Best Buy Customer Care at 1-888-237-8289 for further assistance. We hope this helps.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
microwave
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.noisy unit. when we turn it on it makes a humming noise.
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gift for a family member. They are very happy with it after a couple months. Good value it seems
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Defective magnetron from day 1
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Defective from day 1. Unfortunately I wasn't sure as what it does is cut out after a couple of minutes. It still ran, but I noticed it got quieter. Then noticed it stopped heating at that point. The magnetron was cutting out. Best but won't do anything so now have to go through manufacturer.
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from WhirlpoolTeam
Posted .Thank you for sharing your insights with us, SamC. It's hard for us to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to do our best to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook bit.ly/3EmnJE5 or Instagram bit.ly/45Urm02 so we can look into this matter further for you. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
- Pros mentioned:Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Completed kitchen set
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought for a spec house, so can't comment on performance. Purchased a whole kitchen set for a great price and it looked great in the house.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 3 out of 5 stars
U get what u pay for
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is actually a replacement microwave. First one lasted more than a year and I had to get whirlpool again so it matched the other appliances. Hopefully, this one works for longer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
burns up in a year
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased 2/8/24 and on 5/29/25 sparks came out of the top and it made a metal grinding sound before putting out an electric burn smell. This was a replacement for one we purchased in 2021 that did the same thing but at least it lasted 3 almost 3 years before dying.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from WhirlpoolTeam
Posted .Thank you for sharing your insights with us. We're sorry to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook bit.ly/3EmnJE5 or Instagram bit.ly/45Urm02 so we can investigate this further. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Extended warranty 2 weeks or more waiting time.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this microwave a little bit under 5 years ago. Actually 10 days. Before extended warranty expires. Right now, it's in the process of being repaired. Which I don't want repaired. I want a new one. We'll see what happens.
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from WhirlpoolTeam
Posted .We are very sorry for the continued frustrations with your appliance, . Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with any additional support. Any further concerns would need to be addressed through your Extended Service Plan Provider.
- Cons mentioned:Light
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
underhood light
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the light on the bottom of microwave will not go off and the button on control panel does not work for light
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from WhirlpoolTeam
Posted .Hey jd19543, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your appliance. Please reach out to us directly at 1-800-253-1301, via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Programs aren't my favorite
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This works perfectly and looks great. But the popcorn and defrost programming are difficult to navigate.
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
I hope it works well. The appearance is dull.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The appearance is very dull and lacks attraction. I hope it works. It is so basic one thinks it’s worth $30.00.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from WhirlpoolTeam
Posted .Hey None, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your Microwave. Please reach out to us directly at 1-800-253-1301, via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa/ or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good so far
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only used a few times. I don’t have any complaints. It’s not hard to use. It’s heats evenly fast no more warming twice.
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