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Life expectancy: 9 years. Replacement cost: From $50 for a compact countertop model to $2,000 for a built-in convection microwave. Negative reviews for uneven cooking and possible, hidden health hazards have done little to discourage the popularity of microwave ovens. They provide the ultimate cooking convenience.
A well manufactured machine that lasted, with an average life of 17-19 years. The machine was very simple, operating with knobs, buttons, belts and they were easily serviced. Appliances now last about half that time for a variety of reasons. First is energy efficiency. In the 1980s, California initiated the first energy efficiency laws. In order for products to be sold, they would meet certain requirements. That program would morph into todays national EnergyStar program.