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| Date Reviewed: 02/16/2007 |
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 GE 1800 XL Strengths: Looks good.
Weaknesses: Not reliable, stainless stell skin came lose.
Summary: I have several GE appliances, this is the worse one I had ever have, the magnetron diode die after 3 month, stainless steel door skin came lose. I finally figured out this oven is made by Samsung and has all Samsung parts.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/08/2007 |
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Terrible Product
Strengths: Looks good
Weaknesses: Fan motor and sensor broke on two different models; terrible product for too much money.
Summary: This is the second that broke in the past two years and it's difficult to swap out since it's a built-in. The first one broke after one year; the second one broke over 1 1/2. We now have the a useless piece of junk screwed into our wall. For the $400 pricetag, it's absolutely the worst product we've ever purchased--do yourself a favor and avoid it like the plague.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/05/2008 |
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Looks sharp functions well when working - Unreliable.
Strengths: Good microwave when it works.
Weaknesses: Stopped cooking after 3 and half years.
Summary: 2008-06-05 13:13:13 When looking for a repair solution it became evident that this is a common problem (Breaking after 2-3 years )with this model along with several other over the range GE microwaves.
If you do a google search for 'GE magnetron failure' you will see that this is not only a common problem for the GE spacemaker but replacing the magnetron usually results in future failure.
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| Date Reviewed: 02/08/2008 |
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Stay away from this microwave oven
Strengths: The defrosting part is metter than my old Panasonic, does not brown meet in defrost.
Weaknesses: Very poor reliability
Summary: 2008-04-04 20:19:21 I had this microwave oven for just one year and 5 months. It must blew out a fuse and totally quit on me. Called GE service, they said it would cost $80 for a service call, and then parts, and labor at ~$130 an hour. I figured out it will take at least an hour of labor, since this is an under cabinet mount oven, so the total cost is around $200.
To my suprise, it went back to operation when I plugged it in the next morning. However, it became loud even with the fan and turn table turned off, plus some kind of high frequency metal rubbing noise. Don't know how long will it last. (now it runs for 5 minutes, and quit for 1 hr)
Totally disappointed with GE.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/28/2006 |
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Unreliable, All GE Profile Appliances
Strengths: Looks good. Good features.
Weaknesses: Reliability Issues.
Summary: I have 3 profile stainless steal appliances(oven, microwave, trash compactor). This microwave is one of them. They have all broke after a couple of years. These appliances should last at least 10 years! If you buy GE you'll be very disappointed.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/11/2008 |
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Arggggg! GE SpaceMaker XL1800
Strengths: Looks; specifically the vent.
Weaknesses: Reliability. Not worth original cost...
Summary: This microwave is similar to Barack Obama; although looks & sounds good at first - once you have some time to disect the facts, this product stinks. The thermostat blew out of this. Only 3 years old!!! I hate GE.
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| Date Reviewed: 10/28/2009 |
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Looks are better than quality
Strengths: looks
Weaknesses: within a few years F3 after numerous beeping and it turns on by itself. Keypad locks constantly.
Summary: I tried resetting it as customer service told me to do. First at the breaker box. Time never changed then I unplugged it for over five minutes and plugged it back in. Then I reset the time. Damn beep over and over finally a F3 code. Same spill of course warranty out and how convinent this is the second microwave from GE in ten years or less. The first they did give a credit for this purchase plus a couple hundred out of pocket. I unplugged it and used a tabletop from Sears I purchased over a decade ago that still works. I did file a complaint with the BBB. I also found that several same issues with other ovens by GE have caught fire and have recalls but not this one thus far.
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| Date Reviewed: 04/08/2009 |
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 Same ol story ... falls apart after 2-3 years Strengths: Large size, excellent controls and features
Weaknesses: Poor reliability, vent allows reverse airflow (ice cold air coming through uWave in winter),
Summary: Actually enjoyed the unit when it was working, but the 1-2 year old unit started making very loud noises ... not disabled yet but sounds like it is not far off. In the first winter we had it (< 1 year old), I noticed that in winter there was ice-cold air coming from the unit ... so the venting is allowing outside air to pour back into the house.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/26/2008 |
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Junk
Strengths: Reminds me of my old FORD Exploder (yes EXPLODEr) - looks good but doesn't run
Weaknesses: What you save at purchase you pay in repairs.
Summary: Paid big money for a piece of junk. Magnetron tube went just after a year. It was under warranty but the service call cost over $200.00. I asked the GE serviceman if this was a common problem with this microwave and he laughed and said, "I plead the fifth". In others words GE made a lemon. Stay away from this model. Better yet, stay away from GE altogether.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/21/2008 |
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Very Disappointed
Strengths: Looks nice
Weaknesses: Poor performance
Summary: Quit working after 4 years. I was never pleased with it's performance, it always seemed to be inconsistent with how it functioned. Replaced with a Whirlpool that had good reviews.
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| Date Reviewed: 04/07/2007 |
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Strengths: 1) Hidden vent which opens up only when microwave is on
2) Very sleek stainless steel design
3) Quiet operation
4) Easy touchpad controls with single button for cooking time increments
Weaknesses: So far, none.
Summary: Overall, I have been very satisfied with this microwave. It is way better than my previous Caloric unit. The unit offers a great hidden vent that only opens when the microwave is used --- it does rattle a bit upon closing but not really a big issue.
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