Years ago if you were to buy a cheap microwave oven, you really would be taking your life into your own hands. These days however, you can get a cracking microwave for the price of a family meal out.

The top brands all do budget range microwave ovens, so even if you are particularly fussy about a branded oven, there is something out there for you.

Microwave ovens in the budget bracket are great even if you use yours on a daily basis. If they don’t last that long, just get rid of it and buy another. Though I must say, I have had many a cheap microwave that have lasted many a year!