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Plus: 7 tips to instantly improve the performance of any microwave
In years of hands-on testing to find the best microwaves, writer Rachel Wharton has become somewhat of a master microwaver. “I can make anything, in any microwave, come out less dry, less soggy, and more evenly cooked — and without splatter to clean up afterwards,” she says. Her seven tips, including starting at a lower power level and letting your food rest for a minute with the door closed, can elevate your next batch of leftovers.
One last thing: The real reason your appliances die young
It’s frustrating to spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on a new household appliance only to have it break after just a few years — especially if you have a memory of some ancient, avocado-green refrigerator chugging along for decades at your grandparents’ house.
But is it true that modern appliances simply aren’t as durable as their vintage counterparts? Our appliance expert went on a six-month-long investigation to find out.
