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Customer Reviews for Frigidaire 30 in. W 1.7 cu. ft. Over the Range Microwave in Silver Mist with Sensor Cooking-DISCONTINUED

Internet #203539244

Model #FGMV174KM

Store SKU #237642

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  • 3.6
    out of 144 reviews
  • 65% recommend this product
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Good feature to price value
This product has great features for the price paid but like all other products available, the quality is lower than the one it replaced. Only owned it month now and hoping it will last many years like the one it replaced.
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I made it to the 5 year mark - not working
After looking at all the reviews I guess I was lucky to get 5 years out of the microwave. I had checked my manual and it said to check the website for assistance and tips because I was having some of the same issues as other folks strange noises and then no longer heating the food. Very saddened to see how many problems were documented on this product. I purchased the whole series; Fridge, DW, Oven & Micro in 2013. Appears I will be replacing as they die off. I would think with so many people complaining a better solution or total recall of the product should have been provided. I am usually a brand loyal buyer, I will definitely have to do better research on my future purchases.
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Response from Online Outreach SpecialistJul 10, 2018
I hate to hear about your microwave experience, Colabccj. We strive to provide our consumers with quality products and your feedback will certainly help us to improve to meet you and other consumers’ needs. Kindly, Courtney
    Capacitor fried after 4 years
    The capacitor on our oven burned out after 4 years. Because of the way it's made, what should be an easy repair is not worth the cost and trouble, according to our appliance repair.
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    Response from Online Outreach SpecialistJun 11, 2018
    Frustrated Gallery Owner, thank you for your time and willingness to share your opinion. Your feedback will help us understand our strengths and identify areas for growth. We'd like to learn more about your experience to see what options may be available to resolve your concerns. Please feel free to contact us directly at 1-888-203-1389 Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm and Sat 9am to 6pm EST if you should have any additional concerns. –Jennifer
      Stopped working after only 4 years
      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this OTR as part of a kitchen update. Bought the entire gallery series. The microwave just stopped working. NOTHING. No lights, no fan, no power. I am very unhappy because this is an expensive unit and it turns out that it is very unreliable. I will never buy another frigidaire appliance.
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      Response from Online Outreach SpecialistFeb 14, 2018
      Hey frankgary, thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. Please contact us directly, we'd like to learn more about your experience.
        Door doesn’t stay closed.
        My microwave is a Gallery by Frigidaire and is five years old. The door will not stay closed and ergo you can’t heat any food. I ordered a new latch for the door but after reading other reviews I'll buy a new one. I won’t buy Frigidaire.
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        Response from Online Outreach SpecialistNov 9, 2017
        Yikes! Troll, I regret to hear of your microwave experience. My research using your email failed to locate any consumer account, recent contact, or service request, pertaining to your matter. So that we are able to gain more insight and assist you properly, please reconnect with us directly for assistance. Your friendly Frigidaire lady, Ruth
          Microwave seems plastic
          I bought this microwaveable convection oven three years ago when my stove broke on Thanksgiving Day. Now the the top of the panel has pulled from the units Appears to be plastic and the tip has somehow broken off inside. The convection only cooks on one side of the oven. I am not sure I can celebrate this brand any longer.
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          Response from Online Outreach SpecialistOct 31, 2017
          I hate to hear about your microwave experience, SoniaF. Please take a moment to reconnect with us. We would like to review your account and see what assistance might be available. Thank you, Courtney
            Frigidaire gallery disappoints
            Completely renovated my apartment a few years back complete with frigidaire gallery microwave, dishwasher and gas range. microwave broke, door doesn't latch, doesn't heat up. The dishwasher stopped cleaning after a year and the range fails to ignite, the rubber fell off those metal things the pots go on. Overall very disappointed, need to completely replace 3 critical appliances in my kitchen in only a few years. Do not recommend
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            Response from Online Outreach SpecialistOct 31, 2017
            I hate to hear about your recent experience, Denis m. Please take a moment to reconnect with us. We would like to review your account and see what assistance might be available. Thank you, Courtney
              3 year failure
              I purchased the full line gallery, refrigerator, stove oven and micro. I am very disappointed to hear so many other people have the same issues with the microwave, it is only three years old, door spring broke fixed it and now the control board doesn't work, and the unit has power? Go figure I wanted to get it fixed but now I may just be looking for another brand, hopefully my other appliances will last longer than that before I bought this my old Fridge, Oven and Micro were all about 12 to 13 years old and working.
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              Response from Online Outreach SpecialistSep 13, 2017
              Oh no! LTupset, I am dismayed to hear of your microwave experience. If the light and clock portions are working, and the buttons are not responding; some microwaves require an electrical connection with 240V. The light and clock portions only require 115V. Check the serial tag to see the voltage requirements. The clock and light working may indicate an electrical circuit breaker supplying the microwave is tripped or a fuse is blown. Confirm the dedicated microwave circuit is correct, and the microwave is plugged in correctly to a non GFI outlet. I hope this helps! Your friendly Frigidaire lady, Ruth
                Stopped working!
                Just moved into this house last fall. in the last 6 months the Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher and now the microwave has stopped working. The microwave makes a loud noise and doesn't heat. The repair cost is as much as a new microwave! Need to buy some new appliances and they won't be Frigidaire that is for sure........
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                Response from Online Outreach SpecialistSep 1, 2017
                Thanks for your review, Steve78964. We certainly apologize for your recent inconvenience and would like to see if we can help. Please contact us at 1-800-374-4432 to discuss your situation further. -Jennifer
                  Suddenly Quit
                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Microwave was installed in the house when I bought it along with the entire line of frigidaire gallery products. Microwave suddenly quit today after 4 years. Looks like I'll have to go somewhere else to find a replacement to last awhile longer.
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                    Unhappy Customer
                    After three years my microwave just blew out. A total waste of my money. I updated my kitchen and switched to Frigidaire Gallery appliances and having to replace my microwave so fast has me wondering what is next to go out.
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                    Response from Online Outreach SpecialistMar 29, 2017
                    I hate to hear about your microwave experience, ATown. Please take a moment to contact us directly at 1-888-203-1389; Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm and Saturday from 9am to 6pm EST. We would like to review your account and see what assistance might be available. Thank you, Courtney
                      Microwave no longer heats up
                      I've been in this new house now for going on 5 years my heating unit has gone out. Magically when the warranty has expired.
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                      Response from Online Outreach SpecialistJan 12, 2017
                      Mark22, We are sorry to hear that your microwave is not working properly. We would recommend you contact an authorized servicer to get a proper diagnosis. Please visit http://www.frigidaire.com/Owner-Center/Locate-Service--Parts/ and fill in the required fields to locate a servicer in your area. Kindly, Maggie
                        Disappointed........
                        am also having the same issue with the "plastic hinges" in the door - it's going to cost me MORE THAN HALF OF THE PRICE OF A NEW REPLACEMENT to fix this CHEAPLY MADE PRODUCT.....I purchased the entire GALLERY SERIES (microwave, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher) when we remodeled our kitchen.....my previous microwave was 10 years old AND STILL WORKED.......now it only makes sense to REPLACE instead of REPAIR but I'm questioning purchasing ANOTHER FRIGIDAIRE product..........very disappointed with the product......
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                        Response from Online Outreach SpecialistNov 9, 2016
                        Lisa C, I am sorry to hear about your disappointment with the microwave. I want to personally thank you for sharing your important quality and design concerns. Your voice matters to us as we constantly strive to be the best home appliance company in North America. We thank you for your willingness to share your opinions and for your personal contribution in helping us to better understand and meet our customer needs going forward. Quality tests are continually conducted to provide the consumer with the best appliance possible in the industry. Each consumer may choose from a wide variety of appliances, each built to provide a quality product and various features to best suit their needs. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reconnect with us directly. Your friendly Frigidaire lady, Ruth
                          Made with Poorly Engineered Plastic Parts
                          I bought this about 2 years ago and one day the door wouldn't close and found that a plastic part which held the spring that controlled levers that hold the door closed broke. Clearly if this was metal, it wouldn't have broke. The cost to replace and repair the door was half the original cost. Note to self-Never buy Frigidaire...
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                          Response from Online Outreach RepresentativeJan 10, 2016
                          Hi, Jeff_6023! Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts and concerns on your Frigidaire Over-the-Range Microwave. I want to personally thank you for sharing your important quality and design concerns. Your comments are greatly appreciated and fundamental in improving our quality and design. I am confident our Frigidaire Specialists will be able to offer the best possible solution for your door. Please contact us directly for any further assistance. Thanks again for being a part of the Frigidaire family! -Kind Regards, Derrick
                            This came with the house, had begged the builder to install a range hood instead....its good as a microwave but worse when it comes to exhaust! Covers only the back burners and suction is horrible...and so is the Noise! My cabinets above are all destroyed and kitchen cabinet tops is a nightmare when comes to cleaning. Will have to replace the cabinets because of its poor functioning.
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                              One year
                              Bought this lil over a year and the heating unit went out getting a replacement, funny how the unit stops working just after the manufacturing warranty expires.
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                              Response from Online Outreach SpecialistDec 4, 2015
                              Hi Frigidaire Shopper. We regret to hear you are having some concerns with your microwave. Please look for an email from Frigidaire as we have reached out to you directly. Kindly, Anna
                                It melted.
                                So at the appropriate height above the gas range it melted. The push button panel is warped due to heat. Now after a day of lots of cooking the lower door hitch is melted strait. I cannot believe it. If it were not for those things the microwave is great. The matching oven and range panel is warped from heat as well. Really??
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                                Response from Online Outreach SpecialistNov 23, 2015
                                Good Afternoon Webs! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. In reviewing your microwave, model FGMV174KF, it is recommend for your appliance to be installed at least 30 inches or more above your range's cooking surface. I have initiated a conversation with you through e-mail and look forward to hearing from you very soon! -Kindly, Theresa
                                  poor product
                                  I just purchased this product and it has went out on me the company stated it was the heating source will never purchase items from this company again
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                                    Worked for a couple of years...then died
                                    The microwave worked fine for 24 months, then died. I'm replacing it with another brand, will not buy Frigidaire again. I thought I could get at least 5 years out of it - Nope.
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                                      Micro
                                      Good, easy to use
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                                        • Recommended
                                        ok not awesome
                                        I purchased a home with all Frigidaire appliances. I needed to replace the existing fan with a microwave/fan combo. Because I wanted all of the appliances to match I stuck with the Frigidaire brand. I was a week away from the 1 year warranty expiring and the heating unit went out..... I have never had a microwave with issues before, NEVER!!!!!
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                                          Fantastic
                                          I really love the sensor cook setting, it is amazing.
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                                            Not user friendly
                                            Too many buttons to push to change power levels. Not enough choices for other auto cook or warm options. Popcorn option doesn't allow sufficient time to pop the majority of kernels in the bag.
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                                              Disappointed
                                              Microwave is great but I have the second one as the first one "died" two weeks after the one year warranty expired. Hope this one does better.
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                                                Gallery Series
                                                A Microwave is a Microwave!
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                                                  • Recommended
                                                  Love it
                                                  Love our new microwave, it looks good, and functions are great
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                                                    Unsatisfactory Service
                                                    Approximately two or three months of owning this product it broke. According to the technician several parts broke. It took approximately three weeks to receive the parts and another week for the technician to come install the parts. The service I received from The Old Guys was less than exemplary. I had to call them for a status on the repair. I was not afforded the courtesy of a phone call to let me know they were waiting on parts and that it would take as long as it did to receive them. I call Frigidaire to check on the part and to my surprise it was in stock. I called The Old Guys and informed them the parts were in-stock. After they received the parts, it was approximately a week to get the technician over to install the parts. The day he was scheduled to come I received a phone call from their office to let me know the technician's truck had broken down and would have to schedule me for the next day, a Friday. Somone stayed at my home to wait for the technician on Friday, but he never showed up and again, not even the courtesy of a phone call. I called the company, but they were closed and I never received a phone call to apologize for not showing up on Friday as I was told. This service is unacceptable!
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                                                      Not Working
                                                      My microwave just stopped working and I am in the middle of waiting to have it fixed
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                                                        microwave
                                                        great features with this one
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                                                          • Recommended
                                                          Great Product
                                                          Heats food evenly and fast
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