A few years ago when I started a cake business, I was surprised to see how many different orders came in at the same time. It was frustrating for everyone, including my family, because I was storing ingredients in the family fridge. Pretty soon, my husband told me that we needed to invest in some larger appliances, but I didn't know how to start the search. We visited several different stores that had a huge number of options, and I was able to whittle down the appliances that would work for us. This blog is all about finding appliances that are large enough for the things you need to store every day.
Finding Appliances That Are Large Enough
Is It Really Worth It To Repair A Microwave?
Mikael Manni
Microwaves have become very affordable, with some costing under $50 and even less if they're on sale. Buying a new one when your current one breaks down is very easy, and it's likely easier in terms of scheduling and keeping a working microwave in the kitchen than repairing might be.
But repairing a microwave has its advantages and may be the better choice in several cases. Society is used to throwing out items now, part of planned obsolescence, so people don't really think about getting a microwave repaired when it breaks. That leads to a lot of waste, which could be prevented through repairs instead. If you have a microwave that no longer works properly, take a few minutes to consider whether repairing it might be the right path to take this time.
When It Has a Rare Feature
You can find microwaves with just about any feature now, but some are definitely more common than others. It's very easy to find a microwave with a rotating turntable-style plate. It's not as common to find microwaves with mute or "sound off" features, where you can turn off the beeps. And that's just looking at all microwaves and not taking the overall quality of the microwave into account. If you have a microwave that has a feature that's not so easy to find, repairing it so you have access to the same features is the better choice.
When You Want to Conserve Resources
When you dispose of a microwave, you end up with waste. Yes, electronic recycling laws and companies make the amount of waste that actually goes into a landfill a lot smaller than it used to be, but you still end up with materials that can't be used elsewhere. If you repair the microwave, any waste generated is going to be very small in amount. If you want to avoid sending more materials to landfills, and you want to reduce the new materials you use up, then repair is the right way to go.
When the Problem Is Very Small
If the problem is tiny, repair it. Why spend $50 on a new microwave when the one you have just needs a little mechanical tweaking? After all, if the glass turntable plate broke, you'd buy a replacement. With other repairs, you're merely handing the microwave over to someone else to handle the problem.
Take the microwave in for an estimate and make your decision from there. You may be surprised at how affordable the repair is and how quickly it can be done. Look for someone near you who offers microwave repair services to learn more.
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