{"id":6140,"date":"2022-06-11T14:22:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-11T14:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.housejunkie.co.uk\/?p=6140"},"modified":"2023-01-10T04:16:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T04:16:14","slug":"when-was-the-microwave-invented","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homesguide.co.uk\/when-was-the-microwave-invented\/","title":{"rendered":"When Was the Microwave Invented? The Story Behind Your Quick, Hot Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unlike other traditional methods of heating food, a microwave is a kitchen appliance that heats meals evenly and quite fast. In about 3\u20135 minutes, a microwave can heat your food, making light work of meal preparation.<\/p>\n

Ever since it was introduced, it has become quite popular. It is used in restaurants, aeroplanes, cruise ships, you name it. At the moment, a microwave<\/a> is an appliance that’s considered a must-have in every home.<\/p>\n

Have you ever wondered when was the microwave invented and what is the history behind it? We are here to delve into the history behind the microwave oven and how it came to be in our kitchens today.<\/p>\n

Microwave Ovens: A Brief History<\/h2>\n

The microwave oven was invented by accident. But who invented the microwave oven?<\/p>\n

Perry Spencer<\/h3>\n

The microwave oven<\/a> was invented by a man named Percy Spencer. He was a brilliant engineer who had a knack for science. When World War I ended, Percy Spencer joined an American company that designed and produced different appliances.<\/p>\n

Electromagnetic Waves<\/h4>\n

In 1925, the company was rebranded and changed its name to Raytheon manufacturing. While it’s an old company based in the United States, it is still alive and produces military equipment like electronic warfare products, missiles, military training systems, and missiles.<\/p>\n