How long does a microwave oven last?
Typical lifespan
6–11 yr
A countertop or built-in oven that heats food with 2.45 GHz microwaves from a magnetron.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Microwave oven against things of a similar time.
Cheetah 8–17 yr
Dishwasher 7–13 yr
Sofa 7–20 yr
Green anaconda 10–30 yr
Microwave oven 6–11 yr
Lawn mower 6–15 yr
Capybara 6–12 yr
Defibrillator 7–12 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.111 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1.1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3.3 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a microwave oven
- How much does a microwave oven weigh? 9–36 kg
- How much does a microwave oven cost? 60–600 $
- Microwave oven vs Espresso machine Side by side
- Microwave oven vs Stand mixer Side by side
- Microwave oven vs Dishwasher Side by side
- Microwave oven vs Vacuum cleaner Side by side
- Microwave oven vs Sewing machine Side by side
- Microwave oven vs Air fryer Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a microwave oven last?
- A microwave oven lasts 6–11 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a microwave oven weigh? 9–36 kg
- How much does a microwave oven cost? 60–600 $
- How long does a refrigerator last? 10–17 yr
- How long does a washing machine last? 8–14 yr
- How long does a air conditioner last? 8–20 yr
- How long does a dishwasher last? 7–13 yr
- How long does a oven last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a vacuum cleaner last? 5–12 yr
- How long does a clothes dryer last? 10–16 yr
- How long does a water heater last? 8–15 yr
- How long does a freezer last? 11–20 yr
- How long does a coffee machine last? 3–8 yr
- Microwave oven vs Espresso machine Side by side
- Microwave oven vs Stand mixer Side by side
- Microwave oven vs Dishwasher Side by side
- Microwave oven vs Vacuum cleaner Side by side
- Microwave oven vs Sewing machine Side by side
- Microwave oven vs Air fryer Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place