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How old is your microwave?

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MicrowaveAge · 05/06/2025 13:26

I have just scared myself by looking at the sticker on the back of my microwave and realising that it was made in 1993. Assuming I bought it the same year it was made (quite possibly as so old can't remember), it is 32 years old. I read online, that you are meant to replace microwaves after 10 years.
Question is, will we have been poisoning ourselves with this ancient microwave? I have ordered a new one from Amazon, which is coming tomorrow.

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iggleoggle · 05/06/2025 13:29

My parents use the one we used to have. In turn that was given to DH when he first set up home in 2002 and was his parents old one, so I imagine it’s early 90s. Everyone is still alive!

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 05/06/2025 13:33

Whoa, 32 years - I'm 33! That's amazing it lasted that long though. I'm sure it hasn't harmed yo x

Mine was 5 years old and was on its last legs, so i just replaced it. I even felt lucky it lasted that long 😄

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