Microwaves

Microwaves in Canada: prices, warranty and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

A microwave in Canada costs roughly CA$70 to CA$330 for a countertop model in November 2026, and built-in over-the-range models start near CA$230. The quickest way to see current offers for your kitchen is to send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Warranty and what it covers

Warranty terms differ by brand and some clearly exclude microwaves. Panasonic lists 2 years of in-home service on some models, with 3 more years on the magnetron part only. Hamilton Beach's 5-year warranty excludes microwaves altogether. Ask the seller which cover applies to the exact model and keep your proof of purchase.

Safety and energy rules

Microwaves in Canada fall under the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016, and must meet the energy efficiency standard when tested by the CSA procedures. Safety standards for household microwave ovens cover models rated up to 250 V, and leakage must stay within the limits set by Health Canada's regulation. These rules apply to every model sold here, so ask a seller to confirm a model's compliance if the listing does not say.

Season and demand

Winter runs from December to February and summer from June to August, and microwaves are bought all year, so the season changes the price less than the model does. Check the price again close to the date of purchase, because listings move. Over-the-range units need space above the cooktop, so measure before you order.

Delivery and specifications

Capacity is given in cubic feet in the listings, so a 0.7 cu ft unit is about 20 litres and a 1.1 cu ft unit about 31 litres. Power is given in watts, for example 700 W or 900 W. Ask the seller whether delivery reaches Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa, and whether the quoted price includes tax and delivery.

What to put in your request

Say whether you need a built-in or freestanding microwave, the capacity in litres, and whether you want a new or used one. Add the features you need (inverter, sensor cooking, a stainless steel finish), the colour, the warranty you expect, your delivery city and your budget in CA$. Clear details help sellers reply with a fitting offer.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. You describe the microwave in your own words in a chat, and a photo can be added. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price and delivery terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide whom to share them with. For related appliances see cooker hoods, or create a request.