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Steve B

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2020

25 May 2026, 09:02

Defy Microwave allowing ants in - radioactivity risk?

Horrific lack of service from Defy. I bought a Defy microwave on 25/9/2025. Ants are getting into the microwave when it isn't in use - to get to food stored therein. These are not infestations (as claimed by Defy) - the ants aren't living in there they only go in looking for food. My major concern is that if the ants are getting in, what radiation etc. is escaping when the microwave is in use? Defy says that it isn't covered by the warranty "infestation is not covered under warranty, you will be charged a standard call out fee of R690 and spare parts will be charged separately." The unit is clearly defective and under warranty so should be sorted out by Defy at no cost to the customer. My first e-mail went to them in April - they've been ignoring my e-mails since then - maybe waiting for the warranty to expire!

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Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances's reply25 May 2026, 09:15
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Good day Cheryl Bouwer
We apologise for the inconvenience you have experienced and the lack of prompt action to address the problem. 

The service team will be in touch. 
 
Warm Regards,
Defy Customer Care 

SB
Steve B's update25 May 2026, 09:35
Reviewer Update
Had a phone call from Defy. Don't ever buy a Defy microwave. The warranty does not cover anything other than electronics. They are not interested that ants and getting into the microwave. And if ants are getting in, what radiation is escaping? Nothing should be getting into the unit. Goodbye Defy - the clearly defective, under warranty, 7 month old when Defy was advised of the fault, microwave will go to the dump (can't risk it endangering anyones lives), and I'll buy another brand for the replacement.