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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.
Average Lifespan. Microwave ovens have one of the shortest lifespans of among common appliances, about nine years, according to a study by the National Association of Homebuilders. There are a number of parts that can cause a microwave to temporarily malfunction, most commonly, the fuse.But it is the lifespan of the magnetron or transformer, the two devices that regulate the amount of radiation flow for cooking, that impact the longevity of a microwave.here are a number of parts that can cause a microwave to temporarily malfunction, most commonly, the fuse. But it is the lifespan of the magnetron or transformer, the two devices that regulate the amount of radiation flow for cooking, that impact the longevity of a microwave.