Whirlpool Microwave Ovens

My expensive slim, over the range microwave oven doesn't work after just 3 years. At first I thought only the display was faulty, it went black. But the second time I used it without display, the food went on fire sizzling and smoking after 50 seconds. I have a service call scheduled to see if it can be repaired.

The control panel stopped working at 4 yrs old. Whirlpool did NOTHING to remedy the situation. It was the brand our home builder provided. My mom’s 1st microwave (1982) lasted longer than this hunk of junk.

I purchased this microwave from Home Depot. It was a nightmare from the beginning. It took over 2 months to get it installed, because they don't have "real" installers. After only having the microwave installed 4 months, it started sparking, not just once, but on 2 separate occasions. Home Depot would not warranty it, they said it had to be handled through Whirlpool. The first company Whirlpool sent out, they sent out a technician who told us we were not suppose to cook with the "rack" in it. My daughter told him that is why we bought one with a rack, and if we are cooking 2 items, that is when you use the rack! He was screaming at my daughter, who is 35, lied to Whirlpool and his company and just ordered a new rack. Whirlpool sent out another company to deal with my microwave. The new technician told my daughter and I that the cavity should be replaced.

This microwave had been the best I have used for several reasons. One is the modern design that goes with our kitchen. Two: it heats the food very quietly and produced an even temperature through out the food. Three; The inside of the microwave is easy to clean out.

The Microwave on the whole works well but the interior turntable is awful. Always slips and you have to continually reset. I complained and they sent a new device but it’s the same and does not stay in place.

I purchased an over-the-oven microwave in November 2020 (Model # WMH31017HZ). It worked until March 2021 then began tripping breaker. The Safety department at Whirlpool stated that I have to get a dedicated circuit. After spending an enormous sum to get that dedicated circuit the microwave worked until April when just opening the door caused a spark that the electrician and I observed. By now I am sure that I purchased a defective unit but Whirlpool was not believing it. (As as aside, expect to stay on hold for at least 10-30 minutes when you call Whirlpool).

Our over-the-range Whirlpool Microwave (Convection-Type) died 17 DAYS after one-year-warranty expired BUT they're sending a local repair outlet out to fix it. I am very surprised... Thought I'd be stuck with a $700 boat anchor. Thank you Whirlpool for standing-by your product. BTW... My research indicates these microwaves die quickly if you use the convection option very often... So now we know better.

In the middle of the evening the door glass spontaneous shattered with nobody around. It's only a 3 year old microwave builder installed in a new home. I've always heard Whirlpool appliances are garbage but this proves it 100 percent.

In my wildest dreams I wouldn't have expected that changing a burned out light bulb on a 7 month old microwave would put us out of commission for over a month. It's been 30 days now and I'm told it will be more than 2 weeks before the part comes back in stock. Whirlpool had such a good reputation years ago, but that's history. This is a disgrace.

Whirlpool is always my first choice for any appliance. They are of high quality and last a long time. I have never been disappointed with any Whirlpool appliance I have owned over the last fifty years.