Microwave Ovens - About twenty-five years ago, 1 in 4 homes in the U.S. had a microwave oven; today it is estimated that more than 90% of all homes have one. They have truly become ubiquitous in the American kitchen. If you are planning a kitchen remodel and will be upgrading your appliances, it is nearly a certainty that you will be shopping for a microwave oven too. Unlike conventional ovens, microwave ovens are still seeing continual improvements all the time; so your new microwave will likely have improvements and features that your old one did not.

Their are five basic categories of microwave ovens on the market: Countertop, Over the Range, Built-In, Drawer models and then any of these with the addition of a convection cooking feature. Learn more about the different models and their features, their Pro's and Con's and our recommendations, select by oven type from the links below.

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Microwaves by Manufacturer Microwaves by Type Major Retailers

Amana $129 - $599 Bosch $419 - $949 Dacor $ Not Available Electrolux $649 - $1,499 Fisher & Paykel $ Not Available Frigidaire $59 - $499 Gaggenau $ Not Available General Electric $74 - $2,499 Jenn-Air $ Not Available Kenmore $59 - $899 KitchenAid $409 - $1,749 LG $169 - $629 Maytag $269 - $619 Miele $ Not Available Monogram $ Not Available Panasonic $ Not Available Samsung $199 - $599 Sharp $ Not Available Thermador $ Not Available Viking $ Not Available Whirlpool $139 - $1,069 Wolf $ Not Available

Microwave + Convection Heating Built-in Model Countertop Model Over the Range Model Drawer Model

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