Microwaves are the unsung workhorse of your kitchen and typically the first cooking appliance any of us learn to use. It is not pretty and very rarely do you get compliments on your ability to use it. When cooking for family or guests, it isn’t the first appliance that’s going to “steal the show.” Microwaves are the appliance that gets to do the day to day cooking essential for a modern family. It is impossible to live without it in our busy lives. We heat the coffee in the morning in it, pop the popcorn before family movie night and whip up a quick snack for the kids after school.
When customers come into one of our Don’s Appliances locations, many are not aware of the different options available in microwaves. Your first thought when buying a new one is to just go with the old standard countertop microwave but after seeing options such as microwave drawers and built-In microwaves that thought it out of the question. After talking with your sales associate and telling them what you like and don’t like and seeing various products, you ask the big question Microwave Drawers vs. built-in microwaves.
There are many differences between each product and in choosing which version you like best will all depend on the location of the microwave. Here are some options of both microwave drawers and built-in microwaves.
Microwave Drawers:
Sharp SMD2480CS:
This top-of-the-line Microwave Drawer features Easy Wave Open for touchless operation. Simply wave up-and-down near the motion sensor and Microwave Drawer will glide open. With the touch of a button or a gentle nudge, the Easy Touch Automatic Drawer System smoothly closes the oven to avoid messy spills. It even stays closed when you walk by, so children and pets won’t accidentally open it. The concealed, Touch Glass Control panel is easy-to-see and operates at a convenient 45° angle, keeping all of the controls at your fingertips when you need them, and completely out of sight when you don’t. The modern, edge-to-edge, black glass and stainless steel design with bright, LED interior lighting and stylish floor pattern compliments your kitchen and pairs beautifully with other stainless steel appliances. With all these features comes a cost. This product ranges from generally $1400.00-$1600.00.
Give your kitchen more room for creativity with an ingenious top-loading microwave oven drawer that installs in your wall or island, saving you valuable countertop space for food preparation. Opening and closing the drawer are one-touch simple. Sensor cooking functions deliver precise control. 950 watt cooking power and 1.2 cu. ft. capacity handle a variety of foods with ease. This product ranges from $1400.00-$1600.00.
With a custom cook time setting, and one-touch, cook your favorite dish just the way you like. Glass touch controls offer a sleek console that is both easy to use and clean. Using convection cooking is perfect when baking or browning is desired. This microwave also has a steam sensor that allows you to perfectly prepare your steamed favorites. This product ranges from about $1600.00-$1800.00.
This microwave has 1.6 cu. ft. of large cooking interior, adding the flexibility for a variety of meal options. Built For Speed and Convenience, with 950 Watts of Microwave Cooking Power your meals will cook faster and more efficiently. To ensure great results every time, convenient automatic sensor programs will simplify cooking. This product ranges from $1100.00-$1300.00.
This convection microwave oven can quickly and thoroughly defrost, melt or cook your favorite foods. The EasyConvect Conversion System takes the guesswork out of convection cooking, ensuring exceptional results. And its chrome inlaid frame, satin cross-hatched handles, stainless steel oven cooking cavity, and touch controls are the perfect balance of elegance and functionality. This product generally ranges from $1900.00-$2200.00.
To see more on Microwave Drawers and Built-In Microwaves, stop into any one of our 9 locations. One of our salespeople would love to find the microwave that best fits your style, kitchen, and needs.