GE Spacemaker Microwave Ovens Reviews

While cooking, my General Electric microwave H VM 1540 DM 1 WW started smoking from what looked like a button or a screw from the top of the inside of the microwave.

I have a GE Spacemaker XL1800 microwave. I have owned it for 9 years now and it worked very well. It recently quit heating. I googled repairs online and it was amazing the number of hits out there with the same problem. One site said that the magnetron GE uses is known for failures. Several post said to call GE parts dept. and they will ship out a new magnetron, because there is a 10 year warranty on the part and this part fixed their ovens. I pulled out my manual and sure enough, the magnetron has a 10 year warranty.

GE microwave (GVM1540DM5WW) installed today does not heat - Brand new, fresh out of the box microwave did not heat food. I believe zero quality control at GE. Also, it is a space maker and I had no outside vent to install to, but because it had to be vent-less, I had to take the top apart and reposition the vents to point forward (instruction not clear on this so I was not sure I had been given the proper microwave). It also requires a filter ($25) so it can clean the air as it vents; the directions say it should have been included but it was not included, and Home Depot had to mail it to my home. The GE Profile (expensive) that I replaced with this new GE broke down 3 times. The repair was $300 each time and I had hoped that GE had fixed their microwaves, but I guess they're able to sell them to us suckers, so they have no motivation. Next time I'm buying a $30 countertop Hotpoint!

I bought my home a GE Spacemaker over range microwave. Like many microwaves, it was working fine. Now the door handle and frame that holds the door handle has completely fallen apart. I'm furious! I am a small person and cannot believe how this could have happened. Now, I got to figure out to get this repaired..

First the refrigerator, when it was about three years old I had to replace the motherboard. I paid over $300.00 to replace it. Second, the icemaker stopped recently along with the water dispenser. I called about the water dispenser after I had purchased a new filter, thinking that was problem. It wasn't. I have a warranty type agreement with a local company (not GE). Serviceman said the water line was frozen and said the refrigerator door did not have a good deal of insulation. Then the icemaker went a week later. In addition, the fridge has rust on it, as well as my dishwasher, and microwave. My microwave was recently repaired as well. GE is not going to get any more of my business.

I purchased the first GE SpacemakerJEM31SF on 8/13/05 and had to replace it because the interior lining was peeling. The second one was purchased on 5/19/10. The interior lining is peeling in the exact spots that the first one peeled - on the top and the side next to the light. GE offered a $150 goodwill offer and I want them to replace it 100% (cost is $249).

Endurance of product construction - The frame of my microwave cracked and the light went out, which is difficult to change. I cannot find how many watts the microwave is for cooking purposes.

Poor design of the door/handle of GE Spacemaker microwave - The frame around the door cracked (bottom side) and the handle is broken at the base where it screws in. This is a poor design for the way the door is opened as this causes too much stress on the handle. This microwave was in the house when I bought the house and a previous house that we rented had the same microwave and the same problem. So the bottom line is, I really need a whole new door not just the handle. I think the operation to open the door of the microwave should be redesigned to have a push button that ejects the door open.

I purchased a GE JES140DN1WW model microwave 8 months ago and have noticed the paint is starting to come off the inside badly. On review of this problem, I found that it is not safe to even use this microwave in this condition and I have found a lot of reviews that have the same trouble, but GE did not do a recall. My microwave was manufactured in January 2010.

I moved into a new house in 11/2007. The GE Profile/Spacemaker XL1800 over-the-range microwave died on 4/2012! First, it stopped heating then the lights went out! It was not even 5 years old! I used it only for reheating things! GE customer service quoted me about $1,300 to replace (I did not think that was the correct price, but the microwave came with the house). She told me if it would be too costly to repair and I buy a GE replacement, I would get a $100.00 rebate certificate from the repair person. The GE tech (who was rude) came out to my house and told me it would cost about $400.00 to repair! I told him about the GE service rep who said how much it cost, and he assured me that was not the price of this microwave and that I just happened to get a lemon (since it was less than 5 years old)!

Microwave just stopped working after 2 years. It doesn’t heat anything up at all. I have to buy a new one.

I purchased my OTR GE Microwave on 2/20/2009 and on 3/9/2012, it stopped working. I'm very dissatisfied!

This microwave was paid $469.95 (plus installation fee) and installed on 05/08/2008. It has been used exclusively to make popcorn and to warm up foods. It is already all cracked inside, the magnetron has already died and the top part is already coming off. The technician (GE authorized), who came to see it, told me, "This is a piece of junk, a real lemon". I am very dissatisfied with this product.

When the door closed, the unit turned "off". The magnetron stays on, heating the inside of the oven. Obviously, the inside gets very hot and the unit emits an electrical burning smell.

Model: JVM1850 DM4WW; Built January 2011, Serial # AV913601B. A fire began within the wall of the unit directly behind the control panel. No mistake, misuse or error on my part at all, it simply burst into flames! I did research on the matter, there are many similar scenarios around the country. Do not buy!

I have had my GE Spacemaker for 2 years and went to change the underneath light bulb. The bulb separated from its base and fried the whole microwave.

I bought microwave on Dec 10 and it got so hot I couldn’t use it. I’m scared of fire. I didn’t save the receipt. I bought it at Lowe’s in Weymouth, MA.

I bought a GE microwave (model hvm1540dn1ww) in 2009. It stopped working today January 25, 2012. It lasted 2 years. I will not buy GE brand.

I became the owner of a GE jvm1320bb 01 over the range microwave oven when I bought my house. The door handle was broken and it cost $40.00 to replace. Give me a "break". $40.00 for a cheap piece of plastic! It should not have cost more than $10.00 and I will be very careful in the future to not buy any microwave ovens with this type of door design.

I had the magnetron in my GE Spacemaker replaced 1 1/2 years after it was purchased. The replacement date was 9-4-08. The service tech told me I had a 5 year warranty on the replacement. On 12-27-11, the magnetron is bad again. GE said that they have no record of that transaction and that the company that did the service has been sold and GE doesn't use them anymore. I have been reading the numerous complaints from people about this problem, so I have the feeling that GE is being less than cooperative.

I bought my new house in 2008 and I got a microwave installed along with the other appliances. The Magnotron on my GE profile microwave part# OM75P(10) made by Samsung failed withing one and a half year of use. GE won't cover warranty. They also give the runaround and this was a very expensive product. To everybody, don't buy any microwaves until they fix this problem.

I bought my house in 2004 with a GE Spacemaker microwave oven already installed. The entire kitchen had been remodeled less than 5 years prior. The magnetron failed in 2006 and I replaced the microwave with the same model since the cutout was the same. The magnetron in the new Spacemaker just failed again two days ago. This appears to be a manufacturing defect with the GE Spacemaker and I am not happy about buying a third microwave (the part is too expensive to replace).

My Magnetron got broken after 7 years. It cost a lot of money to replace it, since the warranty does not include labor.

I purchased my home in March 2001 with a GE Spacemaker Microwave. The magnetron failed in January 2006. I took it to a certified repair shop who had it for 6 months because they couldn't get the part in. The part was under warranty but I paid $55 in labor. The magnetron has failed again in September 2011, but they say the replaced part is not under warranty. The part alone is $177!

Brand new kitchen, purchased the microwave to go over my stove to save space and vent. After about 10 months, I noticed stress fractures all around the facing of the oven. After a very little research, I found that the company had been aware of this problem since 1999! The plastic can't take the steam from a stove. After many stressful conversations with many levels at GE, they finally agreed to supply the replacement parts, if I paid for the labor. They would not answer my question as to the quality of the material used in the replacement parts. Guess what? My door handle is loose from the cracking in the plastic again. So after12 years of using inferior materials and knowing about it, they continue to rip off the public! Buyer beware!

We moved into our house last year and it already had a GE Spacemarker Microwave. I cannot say that I have ever had any major issue with it until yesterday. The GE Spacemarker on its own turned on and started heating but without the turntable moving. The microwave was hot to touch and would not respond to keypad. My spouse unplugged and we left it unplugged. After a night, we plugged it in this morning, similar issues, the light was on inside and you could see the unit power surging. I am so glad we were home. I really think it could have caught the house on fire.

I bought a premium GE Profile Microwave Convection for $700 in 2008, replacing a GE Spacemaker that had lasted eleven years. It was fixed once, under warranty, within the first year. Last month, it stopped working and I called their factory service and eventually Consumer Relations toll-free.

I just want to make a correction on a previous complaint. Earlier in the day, I sent a complaint on my Spacesaver microwave. I should have written Spacemaker, and not Spacesaver. There was a small fire above the control panel, but no physical damage on my microwave.

I purchased a Spacemaker Microwave with model number HVM1540DN1WW several years ago. It seemed a nice addition to my new kitchen. I purchased all GE, so that everything would match. Well, the control PNL failed.

I have a General Electric Spacemaker Microwave Oven and have had to replace the handle three times in six years. Since it's an installation, it's expensive to find and install a replacement. The plastic handle costs $30+ dollars and the same thing happens over and over: the bottom plastic breaks where the screw shallowly goes in.

The GE Spacemaker Microwave Oven was purchased for the home we purchased 4 years ago. The frame around the window of the door is completely gone and the glass is about to fall out. It started a long time ago and just was annoyed by its appearance. Now I'm afraid to open the door to use it.

I purchased a GE Spacemaker microwave and it barely lasted a year. It started making a noise when you turned it on like it was cutting on and off. Then it stopped working altogether. No light, fan, clock—nothing. This is supposed to be one of their best over the range microwave to the tune of over $300. This is a heap of junk if you ask me. I have never had any microwave do this, even the cheap models lasted me years. Never again will I purchase anything GE! There’s no damage, but I just wasted my money on a microwave that was supposed to be top notch.

I see repair can be expensive.

Surprise! Surprise! My husband and I remodeled our kitchen during the Christmas holidays of 2006. We purchased all GE Profile appliances. We spent around $8,000 on a range, dishwasher,(2)refrigerators and the same 2.0 Spacemaker microwave (JVM2070) that seems to have a problem shorting out. The problem with our microwave started 13 months after purchased. One month past the warranty. As most consumers do, we called GE's service department and of course recieved the same information as the other consumers.

We have been in our home for over 2 years and have been having problems with our GE Spacemaker microwave oven for the past two weeks. First the circuit board fried and then magnetron two weeks later. If Ge is putting out this type of product, we will never purchase another GE product again

My Spacemaker microwave quit without any warning. When I called the GE Help Desk to inquire about the location of the fuse, their response was that "they did not know", and that I would have to call a technician. Based upon their response, what is the purpose of their "Help-less Desk"!

I have a GE profile Spacemaker microwave and the magnetron tube is no good it will not heat up.I called GE and there is no recall on this model jvm1660ab005.I see that ther are alot of complaints about the magnetron tube going bad. Is there anything that can be done. If not its ok. I will never buy G.E. appliances again.

I have a three-year-old (new) home in which the builder installed all GE appliances. It turned out being a nightmare!

We purchased a new home in 2001 in which the GE Spacemaker JVM1631 was installed. The microwave was manufactured on Dec. 2000. By mid 2003 our microwave stopped working. It ran but with no heating taking place. Inside it posted a one year warranty. I am surprised that there has not been a recall since I know of at least two other homes in my neighborhood that have had their GE Spacemaker microwave come to an early demise.

I have a 1999 GE Spacemaker Microwave that today just quit heating, but rather, started burning up its insides. I ran a "reheat" setting, and the microwave fan came on, turntable turned, light was on, and I started smelling something like burned rubber or burned electronics. I stopped the microwave and found that the food inside was still cold.