How to install a microwave (and remove a range hood)
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- Replacing a range hood with an "over the range" microwave. It's a relatively simple DIY project that involves installing an outlet and a microwave into a cabinet that is over the stove.
Be sure to check with your local building codes when doing any kind of electrical work.
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4 years later still helps to see this video... :)
You are a life saver and money saver!!!!!!! Great video!!!
Great video man, thank you for making this!
Thank you so much for this video! My fiancé and I had to do this today & your video helped tremendously ☺️
Glad it helped!
Thanks for the info!
Great video, thank you, this is my project for the day but I couldn’t find a video of how to remove my oven fan only on how to install the microwave, thanks a again
Good luck!
Great video easy to follow along.
Thanks!
Many thanks for the video!! Will be doing this real soon.
Good luck!
You make me feel confident 😊
Good video, excellent instructions. Thank you.😊
Glad it helped!
Excellent video! Very easy to follow ! Great job bro!!! I’m gonna attempt it. Thank you ! 😊
Good luck!
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Very nice!
Thank you sir!
I have similar scenario but power is already done.
Excellent Video!
My issue, I have a tile back splash and I need to figure out stud location. Will I need a diamond drill but so I don't destroy my tile? I need to make sure my stud finder can scan through the tile to see my stud or is it backer board. Having to think about all of this.
You might be able to tell where your studs are based on where the screws are that hold the cabinet to the wall. I'm assuming you have a cabinet above where the microwave is going like I do. Good luck!
Great video. I have a tiled back splash on the wall and behind the original range hood. I am trying to figure out my options. If I can find the studs can I just drill thru the tiles and mount the bracket and the microwave over top of the tile? The issue will be if I can't find the studs, seems like the only option in that case is to remove the tile from the drywall so I can locate the studs. Would you agree?
You can use a diamond bit to drill through tile. If you have a cabinet above where the microwave is going you can find the studs through the cabinet. Alternatively, you could locate studs on opposite side of wall if all else fails. You shouldnt need to remove tile.
Thanks!
You're welcome!
Awesome video. The installing a brand new outlet aspect makes me a lil sketched but you made it look super simple. Appreciate the info.
Thanks! The outlet parts not so tough. Just have to make sure the powers off. I think the most annoying part is getting the templates on the wall perfectly in position. If you decide to take it on good luck!
Do they have vent filters and how does one go about replacing the filters please?
Yea it has filters. To remove you just pull them to the side and then down. They come out pretty easy. The stores usually wont sell replacements tho... you'll probably need to order online
looking for a house now. seeing this is helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Great job
Thanks!
So I installed an outlet prior to removing the vent hood. My question is whether or not it is safe to just cut the wire that was connected to the vent hood and plug my microwave into the newly installed wall outlet?
You shouldn't just leave it there. I'd remove it completely. It's probably tied into the light or something else in these kitchen. As a temporary measure you could terminate it into a junction box... put wire nuts on the hot n neutral so that they cant touch each other. But really that wire should be removed
Did you have to move your cabinets up? Mine are low and i have to raise them about 7 inches
no luckily in my case I already had the minimum required clearance between the bottom of the cabinet and the top of the stove.
I’ve been told I can’t put a microwave above my gas stove as it’s not ventilated. I do have a hood with a fan and light but it’s not ventilated either. Any advice
You'll need to check the building codes in your area to be sure. It's possible that your recirculating vent hood is grandfathered in.
Great. Video
Thank you!
Can you plug it in outside the cabinet?
Not really, since the cord comes out the top. It's designed to be plugged in inside the cabinet
Removing a regular hood and installing a microwave hood, but the distance between the stove top and microwave is not enough. It needs at least 17 inches distance. How do i solve without buying a low profile microwave?
Im assuming theres a cabinet above there stove... if so you would need to move the cabinet up or install a shorter cabinet
Is it not necessary to vent the microwave?
No we're not required to here. Other places may be different though
@@KyleMerl ok thank you, I will have to find out for my state.
So how do you vent the stove
Awesome
thank you
More videos on converting the hardwire to outlet ?
I dont have any but you basically are just installing an outlet, so I'd look for tutorials on that. An important thing to keep in mind is if the outlet is not inside the wall you'll need a metal box, as I did here.
@@KyleMerl heard that, thank you !! 😊
@@KyleMerl just finished wasn’t too hard
Did you check if the hood is dedicated? Per code you would need a dedicated outlet. You sure that hood was not tapped into the lighting?
I was thinking the same exact thing…
@@Raven-fe2ih for example I am remodeling my kitchen and I checked the circuit that the wires for the hood are going. They are tapped into the stove circuit which is a 20 Amp breaker. I should be ok I think only thing if any will be the circuit tripping but per code that is a no no if I am not mistaken. If I ever sell the home I might run into a problem with the inspector more likely not but it is a possibility. It's better to play it safe and give it its own dedicated circuit. Run some romex up in the attic or in the basement run it to the panel add a new circuit bam done. There's plenty of vids on youtube that show how to add a circuit to a panel.
I've never lived in a house where the microwave was on a dedicated circuit. Never had issues with selling/buying a house. If it's just lighting I wouldnt expect you to have any issues. Obviously , it's always best to do it to code though.
Does Range Hoods automatically are wired to 20amps breakers? If mine is wired to a 10amp breaker can I still connect the new range top microwave to it? Great video btw 👌
I'm not an electrician, but I wouldn't be comfortable wiring a microwave to a 10 amp circuit. I think most microwaves want 20 amps. the manufacturer should specify the requirements though.
@@KyleMerl I think I meant 15amps. Usually all the outlets on newer homes has 15amps in kitchens. But what about the cable going to the existing Hood, is that usually 20amp or 15amp circuit? And/dedicated?
I just checked and the Range hood its in a dedicated 20amp breaker. I'm good to go👍
@@aafunmedia awesome! Happy installing then!
@@KyleMerl go 'Nova 😄 👍
So what you’re saying is pay someone to do this
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If you want to waste money
We're the vent that goes in an out of your house
Dont have one... this microwave recirculates the air through filters
Ok good to know thanks