Hamilton Beach Microwaves Reviews

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.

A locking door on a microwave has got to be one of the dumbest ideas yet. Wow. Makes me wanna throw it away and go get another one. For the price you pay and for the wattage you want, the locking door is a complete joke.

Second HB microwave in two years with peeling paint inside. This is a health hazard and with metal showing, a safety hazard. Perhaps a lawsuit of some sort is in order to cover any future sickness that myself, my family, my pets, and others may incur from this paint issue. I don’t know, but will never buy another one again.