Things To Consider when Buying a Microwave Oven

When it comes to popular and must-have home appliances, microwave ovens are one of them. It is responsible for defrosting the frozen food items, heating the meals, and more; therefore, it is important to opt for the one that best suits your requirements. With multiple brands offering a variety of products, making the right choice can be a daunting task. Well! Not anymore. In this blog, let’s explore some of the factors that you need to consider when buying a microwave oven in Pakistan. 

Size of the Microwave

The first and most important factor to consider is the right size of the microwave. If you have a big family or you often host people, you need a bigger microwave oven. Whereas, if you have a few people at home, means smaller size would work for you. 

Besides this, you also need to consider the space of your kitchen countertop. If you have less space, opting for a bigger microwave oven might make your kitchen appear cluttered. 

Easier To Use

The right microwave oven will offer multiple features, which is why it needs to be easier to use as well. Now, by this I mean an easier-to-use control panel, either a touch screen feature or tactile buttons. 

Now you might be wondering which of these are the suitable ones. Both come with their own benefits and drawbacks. Tactile buttons are more durable, whereas the touch screen panel can be vulnerable to kitchen conditions such as water or oil splatters. Besides this, the touch screen panel of the microwave gives a sleek and modern appearance, whereas the tactile buttons give it a traditional look.

Energy Consumption 

Before you get the microwave over, it is important to know its power consumption. This will help you understand how much electricity is required for its operation. The wattages of microwave ovens may range from 700 watts to 1200 watts. In simple words, the higher the wattages consumed, the higher the electricity bill. 

Select the Right Type of Microwave

The microwave comes in different types; therefore, when purchasing, make sure you are aware of what you are in need of. The following are some of them: 

Solo Microwave Oven

This type of microwave comes with basic functionality such as defrosting, cooking and reheating of the food items. If you do not require a microwave for heavy cooking or grilling, this is the option for you. Furthermore, it is also a suitable option as it is the cheapest among all the types and can be opted for by small families. 

Grill Microwave Oven

As the name suggests, this type of microwave oven comes with the feature of grilling the food, other to the basic function of defrosting and reheating the food. It is more expensive than the solo microwave oven and also comes with a grilling tray. 

Convection Microwave Oven

Here comes another type of microwave that is more advanced than the others. It combines the functions of a solo microwave oven and a grill microwave oven, but it has to offer something more to its users. It has baking, cooking, grilling, and air-frying options to boost your cooking experience in the kitchen. Furthermore, it can be a suitable option for those with large families, but know that it is the most expensive option. 

Look For the Advanced Features

With the increase in technological advancements, there are multiple modern features that the right home appliance may offer. For instance, when looking for a microwave oven, see which one has more features, such as auto cooking, child lock, and more. 

Brand and Warranty

In Pakistan, multiple brands are offering a variety of products. Always opt for the brand that is known for its reliability and feature-rich options. Dawlance, LG, Haier, and Anex, etc, are some of the brands available in Pakistan. 

Conclusion

To sum up, who would not want a kitchen appliance that works for a longer time and best suits your requirements? For this purpose, there are some important factors that you need to consider when buying a microwave oven, such as the energy consumption, the size of the microwave, features and more.