AAAAGH! My microwave just broke on me! Need a new one!

jenniewb

I only have a microwave to heat anything and everything (aside from the kettle boiling water)- its now its broken, its cold food or no food- not good as my heating doesn't really heat my home.

I desperatly need to get a new microwave, but it needs to be cheap- I have a few amazon vouchers but where are the best deals- does anyone have any tips or ideas? Will likely be getting this tomorrow or friday - would rather pick up in a shop then a website as it means I can eat sooner then waiting for a delivery.

Or are there any cheap ways to fix a microwave problem? (turns on fine, heats up for about 20 seconds then cuts out, display still working but not heating anything.)

jenniewb

BTW -Tried my local freexyxle, nothing going, posted a "want" but not holding out for much hope- others have also requested microwaves with no joy in the past few weeks.

Chocmonster7

I tend to buy microwaves from Argos, think their cheapest one is under £30 at the moment.

jenniewb

Thanks- am hoping the sites up and running, will check it out today!


Cheapest from Amazon with any clout is around £50, Littlewoods have a £15 code but their cheapest starts at £50 (other stores sell the same models for £30), not yet been into Tescos, Sainsburys or been into Comet to see any "manager specials"

DrDreee

if you have a few amazon vouchers, use them to buy a new one there :beer:

jenniewb

I would but the prices start at £50, regardless of my vouchers, (which I had been saving for all my christmas presents) I want the best value. Currently have my eye on an 800W microwave in Comet for around the £40 mark. Was going to hold on till the Boxing day sales but am fed up of cold food and its only day two!

Hush-Puppy

Argos have this one for £37.49, which seems to be a bit of a bargain IMO. It might be more than you are willing to pay though!

jenniewb

going to go for the comet one I saw, there are two, a proline 700w for £30 or a prestige 700w half price for £40. There is a Goodmans, 800w for £40, is there such a big deal with the wattage? my last was 1000w before it broke (only 2.5 years old!) hence wanting a CHEAP version, but need to know if there is much difference in wattage.
3.5% cashback from quidco, comet is much closer to me then argos and I will be using public transport so this is important!

haruhi

go tesco direct...

Tesco MM08 Value Microwave

£29.96 with 58 Clubcard points

collect in-store to avoid postage fee

dont forget using cashback site

sinw

seen the one from tesco in store the other day i was think as i past it - gosh thats cheap?

jenniewb

sinw wrote: »

seen the one from tesco in store the other day i was think as i past it - gosh thats cheap?

I went to Tesco- nothing was cheap where I was!! The 800W started at around £50 and the cheapest was around £40! Where's your store? maybe I need to move home outside of London!:rotfl: