Hamilton Beach Microwaves Reviews

Replaces a 15 year old Oster. Operates as expected.. I am 84 years old and sight impaired, AMD, I use buttons to feel to feel the choices. Can hardly see the screen at all. Had to make a photo and enlarge enough to place my buttons. White button is to start, red buttons sit on number 5 and 0. Little white button on top is CLOCK set. All in all, worked for me. Purchased at Walmart, $90.

I purchased this microwave because the one I had prior wore out. I had already heard this is a great brand. I always clean my microwave and follow instructions and there are no kids in my home to just throw things in the microwave. It is used around 3 times a week. The issues is all the paint inside is peeling off like rusting and now can’t even wipe it down because it keeps peeling!!! Would Not purchase again!!

Upon opening the box, the brand new microwave had instruction stickers all over it (including a huge one on the front) that left sticky adhesive residue everywhere. It was impossible to remove and had me considering just returning it and finding something different if it wasn’t Christmas Eve. All of the information on the stickers was stuff that could’ve easily just been in the paper instructions on the inside. Manufacturers should know better than to put super annoying crap like that all over their appliances. Do better.

I have always followed protocol for a clean microwave and condensation. This microwaves started paint bubbling in the corners and under turntable even though I cover all food so there is usually no issues with food. I wiped condensation and leave the door open but after the first year. Definitely not a proper paint job.

I've had 4 Hamilton Beach 700W microwaves in the last 10 years. All, after a year or less, the coating on the inside started bubbling and chipping. I wipe and dry know them out after each use but it doesn't help. I just noticed on the last one that there is a hole now in the back where the coating has bubbled and chipped off. Scared to use now and can't afford a new one. Don't know if it's just the 700 watts that do this or if it's just Hamilton Beach, period. I'm not happy about this at all but grateful that I noticed the hole and it didn't explode!

We have only had the microwave since September 2025, it is now November.. Today I was cooking a frozen dinner. For 3 minutes it shut off. No power. Unplugged it. The top was very hot to the touch. When it cooled off I plugged it back in and it turned on. I finished cooking the dinner for my husband. We have it unplugged.. I'm worried about leaving it plugged in.

My 3 yr old Hamilton Beach countertop Microwave started peeling on the interior roof. It looks like the elements on the top is burned. I still use it but am so afraid it will catch on fire that I don’t leave the kitchen while it is in use. I see this is a common problem with this model and wonder why there is not a recall or a replacement. I have always kept it clean inside and only use it to warm up coffee, etc. not for cooking. This is caused by arcing and burning.

They don't last but maybe a year if you're lucky. Low quality. Bought 2 and both went out after not more than a year. Better off getting another brand. May cost a little more but in the long run it is worth it. But Hamilton Beach is economical but you get what you pay for

I bought it in 2023, Sparking and smelling of burnt plastic. I opened it and found the Thermal Fuse KSD201 180° Temperature Control Thermostat burnt. I contacted Hamilton Beach for the part. They don't have it. No help. Told their Customer Service I will not buy their product again.

I have a 900 watt Hamilton Beach microwave. When I first got it, I would have easily given it 5 stars. It is very attractive, affordable, heated well and easy to use. However, I have had it 22 months now and the circuit board is going. I did buy the 3 year warranty and got my purchase price back. I would have preferred an exchange, which the company did not do.