Amana AMC5143A Review

Amana AMC5143A reviews are strong and point to this model's quiet operation, power, and range of functions. In Amana AMC5143A reviews on AJ Madison, users comment on the thorough and fast heating (one reports that three cups of water come to a boil in four minutes on 80% power) and say the variable power levels and sensor cooking produce good results. The sensor won't do you wrong, asserts an Amana AMC5143A reviewer, and another notes it saves you the inconvenience of stopping a cycle part-way to adjust whatever is heating up inside. A few Amana AMC5143A reviews contend that reading the manual is essential to figuring out how everything works, although one post on Amazon says even technophobes quickly get the hang of it. Users also appreciate being able to adjust the volume of the beep, change it to play a tune, or just shut it off entirely -- a big plus, according to one Amana AMC5143A review, when trying to warm up a midnight snack without waking up a slumbering household.

With 1.4 cubic feet inside and 1100 watts of power, the Amana AMC5143A is right-sized for heating up family-sized casseroles. There are sensors for seven food types (pizza, popcorn, potato, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen dinner, and frozen breakfast), rapid defrost, melting/ softening function, recessed turntable, and child safety lock. This model measures 22"Wx18.5"Dx12.3"H; unlike the other budget microwaves we researched, the Amana AMC5143A can be built into a cabinet.

Users mostly say you get value for the money, given its feature set and performance. At its starting price of $169, the Amana AMC5143A sits just outside our price niche. Your call if this model suits your thrifty ways.