Installing Above Range Microwave

You will though probably need a helper as an extra set of hands is essential.

Installing above range microwave.

Installing an over the range microwave oven is often easier than you think. If you are simply replacing an existing vent hood or older microwave with a new oven you can install it easily enough with common tools. Contractor said that venting would have to be through overhead cabinet and run on top of cabinet to external wall with hole punched to exhaust to side. Mount the microwave in place using a template and bracket and a few simple tools.

We ll walk you through the steps you should follow to install an over the range microwave. I have an interior wall range with microwave hood. An over the range microwave oven makes efficient use of space in your kitchen while also incorporating lighting and ventilation. We wanted to have a replacement microwave hood dropped lower by 1 1 2 inches and have it vented.

If you already have a built in microwave replacing it with a new one is quick and easy. The typical recommendation is to have 30 inches from the top of the range to the bottom of the cabinet and at least 13 1 2 inches from the top of the range to the bottom of the microwave. Local codes and the manufacturer s directions will indicate the required height for the new microwave above the range. Installing an over the range microwave is a good way to save space in the kitchen since the microwave will not take up counter space.