• sigmaklimgrindset@sopuli.xyz
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    17 hours ago

    I’m in Canada!

    I could probably get a $40 no-name microwave from Walmart or something, but I don’t know if it’ll last more than a couple of years and I don’t really want to create more e-waste (hence “a decent one” in my og comment). I’ve been looking at Panasonic ones because those seem to be the ones people recommend for longevity.

    Additionally, it’s the combo air fryer/microwave that’s troublesome to find under $250 here. I don’t really have the counter or storage space currently to have multiple appliances, so my previous appliance was a huge convenience.

    If any Canadians have any input or recommendations, I’d be happy to hear it!

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      17 hours ago

      You don’t have to worry about a No Name microwave because literally all microwaves are the same microwave. There’s only one company that makes the inverters and everybody else just slaps their brand on it

      https://youtu.be/YSrVG74Emyk

      *edit naturally I’m sure there’s at least a couple other companies but the point is that no matter what you buy you’re probably getting a midea

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        15 hours ago

        This is so helpful, thank you!

        edit: Of course Half As Interesting would have a video about microwave manufacturing lol. Time to pull them up on Nebula.

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      16 hours ago

      You could check resale/thrift shops for both, especially for a microwave, and get them on the cheap. Do you have Goodwill in Canada?

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        15 hours ago

        I’ve been checking local thrift shops, they’re just very sparse regarding electronics where I live, and the good/working ones usually get snapped up easily. Not willing to make a FB account just for marketplace, so I’ve resigned to buying new. Thank you though!