Putting the microwave above the stove was—and still is—a common layout in kitchens. "But it’s awkward and unsafe, especially for shorter users or kids," Hayslett says.

After our old Sharp microwave decided to say it had had enough we bought an LG LMC2075ST 2.0 cu/ft model. Well 2 months from the day a year ago the magnetron has decided it doesn't want to play.