blew up the microwave again

[LFOD]

Put a mug of water in to heat up, turned it on, 3 seconds later BUZZZZZZZZAP! and smoke started coming out.

This is the 3rd or 4th one we've blown up in less than 10 years.

I swear I don't put anything metal in there.

Do these things die all the time for you guys or am I doing something wrong?

 

[sofc]

ours have lasted 10 years or so of daily regular use.

Just replaced an old one just for style.

 

[JG358]

The one in my office still works like a champ after 12 years of heavy use.

 

[bigbill72]

never burned one out either

 

[Hoshneer]

Never burned one out but did catch one on fire once...

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[JordanDrew]

The newer microwaves seem to last about 3-4 years in my experience. Cheap crap can't hold up. Our microwave at work is close to 20 years old and still chugs away!

 

[daleo8803]

Lol never blown up a microwave but I did set my toaster oven on fire a few days ago! Lol

 

[hakoomay]

I've blown up a microwave before.
Wanted to see if putting aluminum foil would spark in there. It did.

I dont recommend it lol, this happened pre internet/youtube days.

 

[ChuckMejia]

I've blown up...

Bruh....

 

[hakoomay]

Bruh....

of course you'd narrow down on that lmao
but alas, I am still alive lol

 

[LFOD]

Interesting.

I've blown up a microwave before.
Wanted to see if putting aluminum foil would spark in there. It did.

I dont recommend it lol, this happened pre internet/youtube days.

I did that when we got our first microwave back in the 80's except i put silverware in it. It did this:

i shut it off and did not play with the microwave again.

 

[Schramalam77]

I'm not an electrician but it sounds like you may have an electrical issue. Maybe too many watts/volts going to the microwave? No clue

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[LFOD]

Yeah good point, Schramalam... dirty power source (surges, voltage variation etc) could explain that, although I haven't had any problems with other appliances in the house. Maybe I'll put the next one on a surge suppressor.

 

[Schramalam77]

Yeah good point, Schramalam... dirty power source (surges, voltage variation etc) could explain that, although I haven't had any problems with other appliances in the house. Maybe I'll put the next one on a surge suppressor.

I bet the fuse on your panel is too big. My fuse blows about once a week or anytime I run my microwave and ANYTHING else. At least it's just the breaker though and not the microwave.

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[ZippoGeek]

I've been through about 4 MWs in 20 years. In my book, a 5 year average lifespan = a disposable item. Kind of sucks...

 

[ZippoGeek]

Interesting.

I did that when we got our first microwave back in the 80's except i put silverware in it. It did this:

i shut it off and did not play with the microwave again.

Thanks for my first solid "LOL" of the day...

 

[Cigary43]

For some it's different appliances....we have a microwave that just works and works but when it comes to washing machines.....they have ears and eyes. If I talk about it...it will up and die so we don't talk around it.

 

[ZippoGeek]

For some it's different appliances....we have a microwave that just works and works but when it comes to washing machines.....they have ears and eyes. If I talk about it...it will up and die so we don't talk around it.

I go through washing machines like it's my freakin' job or something! I finally broke down and bought the $200 extended service contract on the last one. And of course it's running like a champ...

 

[jasonsbeer]

Our whirlpool blew up after 2 years.

 

[Cigary43]

I go through washing machines like it's my freakin' job or something! I finally broke down and bought the $200 extended service contract on the last one. And of course it's running like a champ...

Yep...BTDT...appliances are the Devils minions and warranties are condoms with little holes in em.