What is a Convection Microwave?

12.20.21

So, you are in the market for a microwave, but you don’t know if it should be convection or traditional? You might not even know what a convection microwave is and how it is different from a traditional microwave. In this article, we will discuss what you need to know about a convection microwave.

What Does a Convection Mean?

There are two different types of appliances when it comes to microwaves and oven: convection and traditional. A convection oven is preferred by professional chefs and bakers because the food is cooked evenly and cooks quicker than traditional ovens.

Basically, in convection ovens there is a fan in the back of the oven that pushes the heat around. The fan is the reason that the food can cook evenly and quicker.

Learning About Convection Microwaves

Not only are there ovens that are convection, but there are also microwaves that can also be convection. A convection microwave allows the consumer to warm up food like a traditional microwave, but can bake food like an oven, combining both a microwave and oven together.

Benefits of Purchasing a Convection Microwave

You might be in the market for a new microwave but aren’t entirely sure if you should purchase a convection microwave or a traditional microwave.

Here are some of the benefits of purchasing a convection microwave.

• Perfect for Small Spaces: Many customers live in trailers, tiny homes, or RV’s where there isn’t much room for a traditional oven. Therefore, people might want to purchase a convection microwave that doubles as a microwave and oven.

• More Places to Cook: Especially for big dinners, customers might benefit from having an extra place to cook their food. If you have multiple dishes that need to be cooked at the same time, then you can throw a couple in your oven and then one into the microwave.

• Less Expensive: Convection microwaves are cheaper than an oven so if you want to have a microwave instead of an oven then you can easily do so.

• Cooks Evenly: When you warm up something in a microwave it does not cook things evenly. Sometimes when you bite into your food you can hit a really hot section and then a cold section - using the convection will eliminate this problem.

Drawbacks of a Convection Microwave

Ultimately, there are not big drawbacks with purchasing a convection microwave over a traditional microwave. A convection does everything that a traditional microwave does but also can bake.

The only drawback is the price. Convection ovens, due to their capabilities, cost more than a traditional microwave.

Should I Purchase a Traditional Microwave or a Convection Microwave?

So, you might be convinced that you need to get a convection oven. Before you make that choice, it is important to ponder some thoughts to help you with your decision.

• Budget: Definitely know your budget before looking into a convection microwave. A traditional microwave will cost far less than a traditional microwave.

• Aesthetics: Check to see if any of the convection ovens that you like match the appearance that you would like in your kitchen.

• Size: Make sure that the space where your microwave will go will fit the size of the convection microwave you would like. For over the range or oven microwaves there are specific dimensions that the microwave needs to meet. If the microwave doesn’t meet those specifications, then it will not work for your kitchen.

Takeaways

There are many convection ovens to choose from and the best way to make your decision is by seeing them in person. If you are located in Salem, Corvallis, or Eugene Oregon then come on into one of our Kelly's Appliance Stores. One of our trained staff can help you make your decision.