Never buy a Bosch microwave ever again!
Vijai
11/10/2021
Conked out twice in 2 years. Bought in 2019, conked out in Feb 2020, Got a replacement as it was in warranty and even the replacement conked out today Nov 10, 2021 and we are out of warranty as it is only for 1 year. All but used for 30-40 minutes in a day! Worthless piece of junk.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Microwave
PJ Cole
11/10/2021
Excellent product one issue which was corrected immediately
Originally posted on Bosch.com
Yes, I recommend this product
Bosch over the stove microwave
Ron C
10/20/2021
Great for Popcorn
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Yes, I recommend this product
Needs improvement
Thomas
10/20/2021
The only complaints are that grease escapes out the top/front vent even though I had it set up and installed for air out the wall. Also, there is no automatic night light schedule option. Only manual on and off.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Great Product for the Price
real
10/15/2021
The size is perfect and the features all that you would ever need and works great. I gave it four stars instead of five due to the interior light. The light comes through a perforated screen so that the inside is sort of a dotted light. Would have been better to have the light with a clear screen. Also the light is behind this perforated screen so no idea how you would ever access should the light have to be changed or fixed.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Great!
Sondra
10/14/2021
Excellent streamlined appliance, great look and functions.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Great microwave
Evelyn
10/14/2021
Easy to use and good selection of presets. Easy to clean
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Yes, I recommend this product
Nice !
Lkr58
10/5/2021
I've only had this microwave for a few weeks but so far so good. I am still learning all the functions but it has so many. It's quick and quiet which I like!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Bosch 500 series review
DrBro
9/27/2021
Excellent.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Flimsy product
Our Barndominium Kitchen
9/12/2021
This microwave feels "flimsy" when you open the door and using it ..... I expected a well built appliance, but my whirlpool in the RV felt tighter and was better built feeling. The touchpad has to be pushed hard to make it register a number and it is out of alignment with the door, twice I have mentioned it to the technician and he has said that's just the way it is. The door feels flimsy when opened or closed and this appliance is also very noisy.
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No, I do not recommend this product
HMV5053U
Bhom
8/23/2021
Have it for less than 2 years. Stopped working. No service. Paid service call will cost more than new one. Will never buy again
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No, I do not recommend this product
Remodel
Lakehouse
8/22/2021
Heats fast - vent fan is great, huge inside.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Garbage
Rusty
8/11/2021
We rehabed a home and bought Bosch appliances- dishwasher, stove and microwave.
Less than 5 years old and the microwave is dead. Appliances are only used 5 months per year. Thought Bosch was a quality product. IT IS NOT
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No, I do not recommend this product
Bosch 500 Series OTR
8/11/2021
Unit installed 2/13/20. Unit stopped working on 1/25/21 no power. Wall plug was alive. Went to Terry's Appliance to report Micro not working. On 2/1/21 serviceman replaced fuse and unit worked for 2 weeks and lost power again. On 2/14/21 called Terry's to report unit lost power again. Called and went to Terry's a number of times begging for service or at least a call back as to when we might see a serviceman. Never heard back. Finally we were told they were ordering a switch and it should be in between 1 - 2 weeks. On 4/12 a serviceman arrived at 4:45 PM and got the unit working. However, whatever he did, to open the door to the unit one had to use two hands and pull very hard, not like prior to his service call. Also, the sensor cook or defrost modes mentioned inside the door did not work. On 7/29/21 Micro lost power again. Went to Terry's that morning to report situation. Never heard back. Have gone there at least 6 times begging for service and being told they would get back to us. Never heard anything from them and today is Aug. 11,2021. I find it very hard to even give the above rating of 1 star after the fiasco this unit has caused. And to think this was our second Bosch Microwave in 12 years since when our house was built we purchased Bosch Stove, Microwave and Dishwasher at that time. We look forward to hearing from you as to how this situation might get resolved.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Microwave
Carol
7/28/2021
This is our 2nd one. When we moved we replaced the old one with this product
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Yes, I recommend this product
Perfect microwave!
Nannyof9
7/26/2021
I love this microwave. It has a wonderful bright light for my stovetop, a fan with 4 settings, easy to use settings and a rack!!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Over the range microwave
Suzanne
7/8/2021
I love my new microwave it has been wonderful it is quite and works perfectly it looks beautiful in my kitchen
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Yes, I recommend this product
Very good product
dean
7/2/2021
This has been an excellent appliance.
After 2 years, started to waver, keeps tripping the breaker.
Looks to be switch (door) related.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Over Range Microwave
Josie
7/1/2021
This was a replacement for a similar 6 yr old Bosch microwave we had and the handle broke off, so hope this one lasts longer. The updates include easier fast button for 30 seconds. Love the LED lighting. Number buttons are still a bit tiny, but ok. So far, no real complaints!
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Yes, I recommend this product
So Happy!
Jan Z
6/29/2021
We are so satisfied/happy with our new Bosch microwave. Simple to use. Easy to see the panel. Easy to see clock (clear, crisp lighting). Simple, sleek look.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Microwave and fan
Justin
6/26/2021
Nice microwave. I wonder about the logic in having a metal rack that if it is not set correctly will fry the unit. Other than that we have been impressed with the oven. The fan is a huge upgrade from our previous one as well.
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Yes, I recommend this product
microwave
jimm
6/23/2021
overall pleased with the microwave. design is large. could be more compact.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Microwave
Micro
6/10/2021
Cooks food to perfection. Door closes quietly.
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Yes, I recommend this product
love it
loves to cook
6/5/2021
Has many more features than any other brand I checked. Very sturdy door . Easy to use. Looks good.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Broke after 24 months-Microwave worked fine until.
Angus MacCloud
6/3/2021
Broke after 24 months-Microwave worked fine until the unit broke suddenly. Hood exhaust could be stronger, doesn't provide much hood exhaust air flow. Very hard to clean, and got greasy quickly due to poor hood exhaust flow.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Love the new microwave!
Smith
5/17/2021
We are enjoying our new Bosch microwave. The fan is a little louder than it was in the store but otherwise we love it
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Yes, I recommend this product
Very Good Microwave
Gene
5/10/2021
We recently purchased this microwave. Thelast wone we had lasted us over 30 years. We hope that thisone will do the same. The fan noise is a little louder than the last one, but still quite quiet. Ithas many options that are presetsand work very well.
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Yes, I recommend this product
VERY Disappointed
Homeowner
5/2/2021
We have a Bosch HMV5053U microwave that's 3 years old. It stopped working. it trips the breaker almost everytime we try to use it. We thought Bosch made quality products. I guess not. They charge for a quality product though. From the other reviews, this is very common, and the fix costs almost as much as replacing it with another brand of microwave.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Bosch 500 Series Microwave HMV5053U
Robert
4/20/2021
Our GE unit quit working after 2 years so we thought we would opt for a higher quality micrfowave this time and bought the Bosch. It is a very solid machine with the touhpad on the left side which eliminates the concern about moving wires in the door. I would have liked to see some "quick" keys for common settings like coffee, popcorn, and even minutes like 1,2,and 5 min. The LED lights are great for over the stove and in the box. It was a very quick retrofit installation which only took a few minutes since the mounting holes matched up with the GE unit.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Bosch Microwave
Debi
3/30/2021
Love this item. Cooks perfectly. I have not burned the popcorn yet.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Great product
Gigi
3/3/2021
Very well made. Works great.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Prior Review Update
Greg
2/19/2021
Here is my prior one star review, followed by an update.
We did a kitchen remodel in 2018 and installed the HMV5053U/01 microwave along with a Bosch oven, cooktop and dishwasher. We also have a Bosch front load washer that we have been using for a number of years. We started using the microwave in August of 2018, 22 months ago, and it has failed. We had the Bosch service person out today and the cost to fix the $500 unit will be $300. The door latch assembly and micro-switches have apparently failed which tripped the electrical cabinet circuit breaker and blew a fuse in the unit. The fuse can only be reached by removing the entire unit from the wall and taking it apart. This is truly a poor design. This has soured me on Bosch and I just hope the rest of our two year old appliances hold up better.
Update:
Unit was repaired and bac in service on July 24, 2020. Repair cost $314.13. On Feb. 2, 2021 the unit failed again. Service person will return on March 10th. The unit wasv purchased on Feb. 25, 2018 and was installed and in use on June 30, 2018. It worked for 23 months before it failed. After repair it worked for six months. We had to buy a GE counter top unit to use while the Bosch is broken. This will be a period of at least three months if the unit is repaired on the 10th of March. This is simply unacceptable. ZERO stars.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Bosch
Chris
2/10/2021
The handle broke 2 weeks after the warranty ended. I bought a Bosch thinking I was getting good quality. I guess I know better now.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Excellent product
Mosh
2/4/2021
Great replacement for our kitchen aid
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Yes, I recommend this product
BOSCH 500 Series Over-The-Range Microwave
santambrogio
1/27/2021
All good so far, minor installation problems.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Ok -- Expected better from BOSCH
Buy better
1/27/2021
LOUD...could benefit from a backlit panel
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No, I do not recommend this product
Microwave
Newkirk
1/26/2021
Great selections. I like venting system that pulls excess steam from microwave
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Yes, I recommend this product
Love it !
Marcy
1/22/2021
I love my Bosch microwave with turntable. Heats evenly and quickly. The exhaust fan has 5 settings and i like the very low setting for some of my cooking. Would buy again !
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Yes, I recommend this product
Disappointed Consumer
Microwave
1/21/2021
Apparently like many others, we purchased this microwave because of Bosch's reputation as a high end appliance manufacturer. After two and a half years, the microwave is dead and we have had to have the repair service out twice within a week to attempt repairs. Finally, the repair service said it would require expensive service and parts to fix; if they would be able to fix it at all. My wife called Bosch customer service this morning and was on hold for 45 minutes before someone answered. She spoke with a woman who quickly put her back on hold saying "let me see what we can do," and then hung up on my wife. I am extremely disappointed with Bosch and will not buy another Bosch product.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Variety of features
SueH
1/11/2021
I like my new microwave. It took a while to move from one brand to another without having to think about which button to push next!
But it has multiple features that are easy to use,e.g.melting butter without having it splatter all over the place
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Yes, I recommend this product
Disappointed after 2.5 years
disappointed
12/28/2020
Worked fine UNTIL it didn't. Now consistently blows circuirtbreaker as soon as it is plugged in. tried numerous circuits, same problem. It is DEAD. No help from Bosh customer service. Bought this more expensive brand assuming it would be worth the cost. Wrong.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Not up to other Bosch appliance standards
Deborah
12/25/2020
We purchase this 500 series microwave two and a half years ago as part of a full kitchen remodel. The microwave, the last applicance installed lasted 2 years, 2 months. That's it...After reading many other reviews, you either love this product, or are severly dissappoined with Bosch's committment to design integrity. Have to seriously rethink about replacing this with another Bosch microwave, as I have serious concerns for this product.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Attractive but not reliable
Bridget
12/23/2020
Bought this microwave less than two years ago as part of a package of Bosch kitchen appliances during a kitchen remodel. I bought Bosch because I wanted to buy something reliable without spending a fortune. Big mistake. After 18 months, it stopped heating food. Bosch serviceman quoted me $200 over the original purchase price to repair it. Big disappointment.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Beautiful and efficient
Jimmy
12/21/2020
Love our new Microwave. Powerful and efficient controls, complements our new range nicely.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Beautiful
Chris
12/18/2020
This microwave is beautiful and is very roomy, fits what ever I need to warm up or cook. We love how the controls work with easy programing and the timer works great.
The only down side: The fan is extremely noisy, no sneaking a warm snack in the night.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Great
Peggy
12/17/2020
Love the microwave but took the metal tray out.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Defective Door Switch Renders Microwave Unusable
disapponted
11/15/2020
We purchased a full set of Bosch kitchen appliances for our last house and loved them. So, when we purchased a new home 2 1/2 years ago and did a kitchen remodel we bought another set of Bosch appliances without thinking twice about it. The HMV5053U/01 microwave we installed however, has already failed. When opening or closing the door the circuit breaker is tripped. I replaced the breaker to no avail. Researching the issue, it seems this is a recurring problem with the door interlock switch for this microwave. Reading another review on this thread for the same problem, it was noted the repair cost to fix this $500 unit will be about $300. If the design is faulty, as it appears to be, it makes no sense to throw good money at a problem that looks like it could easily occur again. I really expected more from Bosch and since this appears to be a design issue they should stand behind their product.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Don't buy it
Natalia Ferrer
11/11/2020
This is the second time that I buy a BOSCH over the range nicrowave and the second time that the two plastic pieces that hold the grill from the top break by itself! The grill is a part of the microwave that you don't even touch! so the quality of it must be super cheap. In order to repace these tiny plastic pieces you have to buy the entire grill and it costs about $93.
Never again!
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No, I do not recommend this product
Great microwave
Skay
10/21/2020
Was quite easy to install; very nice looking appliance. Lots of options I haven't used yet so very versatile
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Yes, I recommend this product
Poor quality
Tommy
9/16/2020
How many decades old microwaves have you used in your life? I've used planty that are 10 or 20+ years old. My *Less than 2 year old* Bosch hmv3053u/01 has no power and apparently not covered under warranty. Can't believe I spent over $500 on this garbage and will have to spend hundreds more to repair or replace. Never buying Bosch again...
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No, I do not recommend this product
