Prices, Promotions, styles, and availability may vary. Our local stores do not honor online pricing. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Lowe's reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted.

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
16451
Review
 4.3 out of 5
16451 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.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
16451 Customer Reviews

Looks Great

Would Recommend

I’ve been using it just for 3 days. My last one was 23 yrs old, both ge. WOW great just as I expected heating excellent. I’m sure the new will last just as long. I have 3 more kitchen appliances to change out are still working. Stove, dishwasher (doesn’t clean as well) both 23 yrs old. My refrigerator is 27 yrs old still working. Only the light bulb is loose. Washer/Dryer ge 10 yrs old. My family and I have all used ge appliances for decades. If I when the gift card, I will purchase the GE 24...

September 25, 2026
From 1.9-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking ( Black ) Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Would Recommend

Easy To install and very económical on price

September 24, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( Stainless Steel ) Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Solid Microwave

Bought no issues. Works well and was able to install ourselves with directions.

September 24, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( Stainless Steel ) Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Not installed yet

Would Recommend

I have not had the microwave installed till next week.

September 24, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( Stainless Steel ) Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Good performance but mounting is not standardized

Would Recommend

This unit replaced a previous 12 year old GE Space Maker over the range microwave. After 2 weeks of installed use, the unit itself is working flawlessly. I do not see why, however, that on the same brand the wall mounting bracket and top support bolts are not in the same standardized position. This is also true of the rear vent, if one wishes to vent it through the outside wall, although it does align sufficiently enough (but not exactly) to do so if that is how you position the internal blower ...

September 24, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

I like the express feature

Would Recommend

I am pleased with the new microwave.

September 23, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( Stainless Steel ) Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Flimsy door, but good microwave

Would Recommend

I bought this microwave to replace the exact same one I had for 10+ years. I’m a little disappointed because it feels more flimsy; like it was made with cheap materials. As for its functions, they work fine. Overall it’s a good microwave.

September 23, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( Stainless Steel ) Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Very Disappointed – Expensive Microwave Stopped

We are extremely disappointed with this microwave. We have a brand-new home with brand-new appliances, so we certainly did not expect to have an issue with such an expensive appliance this soon. The microwave has already stopped heating food, which is completely unacceptable considering its age and price. This has become more than just an inconvenience for our family. We have a disabled son who is very particular about his food, and we depend on the microwave every night to prepare and warm his ...

September 23, 2026

From geappliances.com

works good

September 22, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( Stainless Steel ) Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

junk

Would Not Recommend

Never ending issues with this microwave. Thermal fuse blew first 2 months. Tech couldn't figure it out after coming over 3 times. Used spare parts I had to fix it from my last microwave (just the fuse same rating) and after a year the heating element failed and stopped working. horrible microwave.

Was this Review Helpful ?
Response from GE Answers

Please send us a private message via Facebook, Instagram, or X with your contact information, complete model/serial numbers, and a copy of this revie... Read More

GE AnswersSeptember 23, 2026

GE_Appliances

Broken from the start

I bought this Microwave on August 31st. Got the cabinets in and went to mount it on Sept 21st. Found the nuts for the mounting brackets were loose in the cabinet and dropped inside. Took it back to Lowes. Discovered there is a 48 hour return policy. WHAT a shocker. I have a brand new microwave that can't be mounted. I was told sorry call GE. Never getting an appliance from Lowes again.

Was this Review Helpful ?
Response from GE Answers

We'd like to gather more information regarding the details of your microwave. Please send us a private message via Facebook, Instagram, or X with... Read More

GE AnswersSeptember 25, 2026

GE_Appliances

Everything seems great but the automatic vent fan

Would Recommend

Everything works great.. the automatic fan I really don't like.. It comes on and is impossible to override and turn off. I get that's a "safety feature", but make the thing more quiet!

September 22, 2026
From 1.9-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking ( Stainless Steel ) Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

GE OVER THE STOVE MICROWAVE

Would Recommend

Love this microwave. Our other one was built into the wall and this is much better. The light even has night light or surface light option.

September 22, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( Stainless Steel ) Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Great product at a great price

Would Recommend

Bought this last month, associate was very good at answering our questions, and more importantly it was in stock. Installed it myself in a couple hours including taking old microwave out. Overall a great product at a great price.

September 21, 2026
From 1.6-cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave ( Stainless Steel ) Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Big Disappointment

I bought this to replace old GE microwave, which for us about 25 years and few years before for original house owners. This one we have only 6 years. SENSOR broke after first year. MAGNETRON burn out today. Very disappointed with quality. Also, I had scratch on the door and wanted to replace the door, but as a spare part door cost almost as half price of new unit.

September 21, 2026

From geappliances.com