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1.7-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking ( Black )

Ratings & Reviews for GE 1.7-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking ( Black )

4.3
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 4.3 out of 5
16457 Reviews


84% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the microwave for reliable heating, attractive design, and intuitive controls. Most highlight quick, even heating with powerful output and effective sensor cooking. Many appreciate the sleek appearance in slate and stainless steel finishes, straightforward installation, and user-friendly features like the add 30 seconds button and quiet operation. Some note strong brand loyalty from long-lasting previous models. However, a small group reports premature failures, loud fans, or door handle breakage within months, raising durability concerns among longtime users. Overall, most customers consider it a dependable, well-designed choice.

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16457 Customer Reviews

GE Microwave was a dud.

Microwave worked for 5 days and failed to heat.

August 29, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( Black ) Verified Purchaser
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We'd like to assist with your microwave not heating. Please make sure the Timer function is not being unintentionally used. The Timer indicator w... Read More

GE AnswersAugust 31, 2026

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Bad service from Lowes

Would Not Recommend

Purchased a microwave on August 9th and still don’t have it/they delivered absent on and still waiting for the correct one to be delivered it will be 1 month on sept 10th when we will finally get it.I am very disappointed in the whole process.

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For assistance with delivery or installation, please reach out to Lowe's Customer Care at 1-800-445-6937 or send a text to 84109.

GE AnswersAugust 31, 2026

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Would Recommend

They didn’t take long He carried the Microwave Oven inside n set in was fast n very good I would recommend Lowe’s anytime

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So far ,so good

Would Recommend

So far very pleased with the microwave. Got 15 plus years out of my last GE microwave. The installation guys were very good.

August 27, 2026
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Do not buy!

This microwave lasted for 15 months of light use. Died three months after the warranty expired. Buyer beware!

August 26, 2026

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We want to help you with your microwave not working. We are going to reach out via email to gather more information, please reply at your earliest con... Read More

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Would Not Recommend

Didn’t work after drilling Mount holes in my brand new 9,000.00 cabinets and cutting a hole in the side to run the cord through to an outlet

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2nd one that’s broken. 6mo life

Would Not Recommend

This is the second and last piece of crap I will buy from GE. Second one failed at 6mos.

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Would Recommend

Bought this microwave less than a month ago, and everything seem to be working just great. It matches my GE glass top electric range I bought last December. Glad I purchased both products.

August 24, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( Stainless Steel ) Verified Purchaser
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Would Recommend

Happy with both refrigerator and microwave! Good service.

August 24, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( White ) Verified Purchaser
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reliable

Would Recommend

Replaced old GE model which I had great success with

August 22, 2026

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Would Not Recommend

The original GE microwave in my house (16 years old) finally went out, the keypad shorted it said. I bought this model because it is pretty much a newer version of the other one. This one is not made to last just as so many other things these days. If you intend to vent yours out the back just know that you will most likely have the same issue I did in that the door, between the 2 panes of glass could fog up as well as possibly create condensation on the actual inside of the microwave on hot, hu...

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We’re glad to assist with the operation of your microwave. When you notice moisture between the door’s glass panels, leave the microwave door open fo... Read More

GE AnswersAugust 24, 2026

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I bought ge microwave that quit heating after 2 and use..now I'm on wait for month for repairman to look at unit..very sad

August 21, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( White ) Verified Purchaser
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We’d be happy to help with your microwave no longer heating. Please make sure the Timer function wasn’t accidentally selected. Also, check that the m... Read More

GE AnswersAugust 24, 2026

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