I just purchased my third one. My first one was a Tappan many years ago, it was eventually struck by lightening. I had my second a good while and then it went out completely. Someone gave me my third one and then it went out. I have had this one about a month and so far everything seems o.k. I was smart this time and purchased the insurance from Sears. It is a Kenmore. It seems that appliances don't last very long these days. Mine have all been countertop microwave ovens. Good luck with making a choice.