How to Install an Over the Stove Microwave Beginner's Tutorial

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@opensage01 5 лет назад

It is because of great tutorials like this one that I love RU-vid so much. God bless Leah and thanks for posting.

@littlefootinalaska6253 5 лет назад

I love you Leah! You show me how to not be afraid to tackle the jobs I have never done. I am sharing this video with my sister and together we will install hers!!!! Thank you my wonderful teacher!

@palebeachbum 5 лет назад

We will be installing an over-the-range microwave in a few weeks. Perfect timing!

@larryharrison9807 4 года назад

Nice knowledge of how to do it the easy way to something that may seems difficult to accomplish'' thank you 👌

@patriciaeversole3106 3 года назад

I've learned so much from your videos. I've remodeled 2 bedrooms and a bath from the studs to running electric outlets to the molding and new doors. Done everything. It's all new. And it's thanks to you. I'm so glad I found you. Now I'm putting my new Microwave over my Range. Thank you so so much. Who said a women can't do it. Yes we can .

@KT-xd9yt 5 лет назад

I love this woman, she makes me feel confident to try things

@drummergirl14216 3 года назад

I was so nervous to install one I didn't think it could really be that easy! Thank you for the great tutorial and encouragement!

@gigtaxservices 5 лет назад

You must be reading my mind. I brought an microwave from a yard sale new. It has everything but that toggle thing you just talked about. Thanks now I should be able to get it installed.😊

@mclem4u 5 лет назад

I took out my microwave oven that vented outside and replaced it with a stainless steel hood unit. Luckily, the vents lined up together. The job was pretty easy.Happy New Year Leah

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

Happy New Year!

@tinamorris8030 2 года назад

I have learned so much from you, watching various tutorials. Your pace and clarity is absolutely amazing!

@landesnorm 5 лет назад

Happy New Year, Leah and your support staff. Please have a healthful new year.

@esterixis 5 лет назад

Thanks for the great video, Leah! Planning on renovating the kitchen in my rental property this year (with help). Added this to My Favorites, for future reference. Thanks again!

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

Good luck with your future project

@cindydixon4019 4 года назад

Need a new microwave and was hesitant to install on my own. You gave me hope! Thanks

@CrankyPantss 5 лет назад

That was very clearly explained. Thank you, Leah. I hope you had a very nice holiday time and that you and your family are all well.

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

I did have a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year to you!

@wyattsdad8561 5 лет назад

Great vid Leah! I do about 10 of these a year and they’re a pain in the ass 😅 Especially doing it alone.

@blindkimberly1360 3 года назад

I’m so glad you posted this. It never occurred to me how high the microwave would be. Hubby is only 5’5”. I have strength issues. As in lack thereof. This is not a good idea for us. I’ll have to rehome this brand new just never installed whirlpool microwave. Thank you so much!

@lindamarsden8024 5 лет назад

Leah, you are an example to us all. Thank you for empowering so many people. It was a lucky day when I found your channel many years ago. You never disappoint because you have a genuine heart. Wishing you the very best and a Happy New Year.

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

Thank you

@terichampion1165 3 года назад

I just love her! She makes things so easy to understand

@georgefeliz7875 Год назад

You are the best Jane! Thanks for this wonderful knowledgeable video!

@liamdempsey6648 5 лет назад

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎉🥳

@tracierendell4422 5 лет назад

I'm not doing this task and may never will. I enjoyed warching it all the same. Totally love all that you do. A big thank you and Happy New Year from Australia

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

Happy New Year!

@samuelbeasley2301 5 лет назад

The best video on an OTR microwave I have seen. Keep up the good work and thanks.

@alliphil1 3 года назад

Ok I was just about to pay someone $150 to install a microwave. Then I came to RU-vid. Watched a few other videos but didn’t feel I could do it myself. Watched this one and was like... I can do this!

@lcook0825 5 лет назад

Happy New Year to you and family Jane.

@tbok75 5 лет назад

I have recently watched a few other videos on putting in an OTR microwave but this was THE most complete tutorial... Funny because I came looking up what a Rotozip was and this was the next video in autoplay, so ironic your next video was something I was looking for last week even. LOL color me subscribed!

@markkimmerling4251 5 лет назад

This is timely. Two days ago I spent 5 hours putting one in for the first time. Bolt broke half way into wall, no wall template in box, instructions said to make blocking for recessed cabinet, blocking blocked the cord, then modified blocking, still didn’t work, had to drill through wall bracket as holes didn’t align with studs, removed blocking as it had hanging bolts with close proximity to support of cabinet, and then it all worked! I feel like I can do it blindfolded now lol. Now I find your video which I’m sure is excellent.

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

Sounds like your diy skills were certainly challenged and in the end you prevailed.

@nadarawortham2901 5 лет назад

Thank you, for giving me and other people the courage and knowledge to do things ourself.

@magicrobharv 5 лет назад

Great video Leah! My over the stove microwave broke and this is one of our to do projects for the new year. Thanks!

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

good luck with the project

@PaulPeck 5 лет назад

Great video Leah!👍🏻 I hope you have a Happy, Healthy and Successful 2019 my friend!💥🎊😎

@dawnbaker9274 5 лет назад

Thanks for making home improvements look doable for the ordinary person. 👍💖

@PopotoPoto 5 лет назад

Very clear and concise tutorial! It hit all the important parts I wasn’t sure of like hitting the stud

@carolynkinnard6372 5 лет назад

Awesome video! We have an above the stove microwave and now I am confident that if something happens, I can replace it!! Thanks! Happy New Year!!!

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

Happy new year to you too

@zthang 5 лет назад

You were made to make videos. You make them very interesting and have a great speaking voice.

@mdshoeb1982 5 лет назад

Hi, Leah good to see you again, I have to admit that I have learned a lot from you, like the toggle screw which I didnot know here in India, great video by the way, God bless you

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

Happy New Year to you

@marius71godofwar 2 года назад

I just bought a new gas stove and a new low profile microwave that will replace my hardwired hood range. Never did anything like this kinda scary but I'm going to see your videos and learn as well as asking gas and electric technicians.

@subversivevegan 5 лет назад

Another great video! And if you are installing a new microwave, do yourself a favor and change out the bulbs to LEDs...saves a huge headache in future since bulbs can blow and be difficult to remove.

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

thanks for sharing this idea with others

@davidkendall6801 5 месяцев назад

Very clear instructions.

@teamboval8342 5 лет назад

Thanks Leah and happy New Year

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

Happy New Year😊

@mimip5410 2 года назад

Cheers for a very informative vid. funny I got a GE microwave oven but the back bracket is exactly the same as yours but yours is an LG It helped me e lot because I had the same issue except I had to use 2 toggle screws. Now I can proceed to finish my project , Again cheers,

@andreas333bb8 4 года назад

Very, very good instructional video. Thank you very much. Helped me a lot!

@catherinecarillo1077 5 лет назад

Thank you so very much. I was thinking that it was much more complicated than it really is. God Bless you.. for all your help. xoxoxo Eric's mom

@d.m.4815 Год назад

Thank you Jane!

@HAMRADIOJOE4178 5 лет назад

NICE VIDEO LEAH.

@8ismagic 5 лет назад

Thank you and Happy Nrw Year Many blessinhs

@gbaylin5409 5 лет назад

Great video. Happy New Year. Love all your videos. You are an excellent teacher

@r.k.2544 4 года назад

Excellent. Thank you!

@annie-centrepiecefurniture 5 лет назад

Happy New Year Leah :) ....Always enjoy your videos very educational I learn so much from you !

@jorgecabrera9417 4 года назад

Thanks Leah I was able to install the microwave in our new house !

@denisetaylor8279 2 года назад

Great video, thank you.

@JLM165 5 лет назад

Forget about, I'm moving to Seattle. HAPPY NEW YEAR LEAH.

@TiamatJ 4 года назад

Great video ma'am. Now I'm not nervous at all.

@kimchee94112 5 лет назад

I'm on my third one. You could mount it all by yourself with a strong box on the bottom with some 2x4s and 2x1s to make the height difference for attaching the mounting screws in the cabinet above. PIA to align perfectly, extra help would be nice but not necessary - just don't drop it. The transition from the microwave top exhaust to the existing round stove exhaust pipe could be a challenge when it's off center.

@ken4080 5 лет назад

Great video thanks for the step by step instructions

@rwind656 5 лет назад

Leah, can you please elaborate on venting to the outside? Transitioning from those two rectangular vents in the microwave to a duct in the cabinet above ( I assume?) and cutting thru the upper cabinet floor for that. Type and size of vent, anything else? Ty!

@cookiedoughhead 5 лет назад

You can go to the mfr's website for any model and look for a pdf of the installation guide for that model. Most all OTR microwaves can be vented up, back, or recirculating. You will have to change the fan to vent up. I wish she had shown that. You can see in this video around the 6:30 mark, where the template shows you where to cut out the rectangular ventilation opening above. You can get duct pieces from Home Depot to connect from there all the way outside, keeping the run as short and elbow free as possible.

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

I did consider showing how to make the internal adjustment to the blower but chose to keep things simple because models vary.

@rwind656 5 лет назад

Thank you -- I was meaning to suggest perhaps a second video in future.

@sheri023 5 лет назад

Great video, Leah. Now I know what to do if my over the stove micro needs replacing. Just want to say it is a good idea to unplug the unit if when the light bulb burns out and replacing it. I did not unplug first and it blew the light circuit so no new lights will work. It was a few years ago, so I don't know if the new ones have that problem; better safe than sorry, though.

@bandislife2004 5 лет назад

Excellent video 👍👍👍👍👍

@gweebs824 2 года назад

this is great! thanks

@kareno8634 5 лет назад

How about the Venting? Would love to see Both option and how it's switched btwn the two! = ) thanks! Would be nice addition, but my house isn't built for it without Manger Re-configuration. [my view anyway]

@Robert-rm1qz 5 лет назад

It's nice to see a female amateur DIYer for a change. Keep at it, practice makes perfect :)

@dutchleussink156 2 месяца назад

Thank You Ma’am

@darlenemcclenny3909 5 лет назад

We installed an over the stove microwave and loved it until the day that I almost dropped a corning ware dish when removing it from the microwave. Our smooth top range would have been toast! We're switching to gas so we may add one again. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@wanillajoseph8570 4 года назад

What size is this microwave? Great video by the way!

@omegachar4754 3 года назад

You forgot one important step.. if people are replacing a range hood they will probably need to run new wiring. Most range hoods are tied into the circuit for the kitchen outlets, but modern over-the-range microwaves require a dedicated 15amp circuit.

@raymitchell9736 5 лет назад

Great Video, I know some people like the microwave over the range, but not me -- I still learned how it's done because you never know when it will come in handy -- as always you have great tips and clear instructions, I liked how the camera followed you as you pointed out key things, that's a good technique. My question is this: In general I don't like using toggle bolts if I don't have to... I know they're good for holding a lot of weight, but they really require big holes and a tougher job for patching the wall later on if you decide to take the down whatever it is -- but in particular case would a wall anchor inserts be adequate instead of the toggle bolt because you have the other two anchored in studs. Sometimes I worry -- and don't know what is proper (necessary) anchoring and what is over-engineering -- I know they put the weight limits on the product, but hey, that could be a subject for another video! Happy New Year -- looking forward to more great vids :-) Cheers!

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

Wall anchors tend to be for light duty. Happy New Year to you too!

@ryanbornheim2919 3 года назад

Hi Leah, question for you? For the electric on this unit. Did you tie into an existing outlet or did you add a new 20amp breaker for the microwave?

@tdrrivera3677 Год назад

Thank u, thank u for this video!! I need to cut about a centimeter of ceramic wall tile to make room for installation of the new microwave bracket. Can you recommend a tool for cutting the child away?

@robertbamford8266 5 лет назад

The electric is the top of my list for concern. Even in a retrofit. Our code calls for a separate circuit for the microwave and we just did a replacement where the stove and microwave were on the same circuit. Since it’s a gas stove we went ahead with the install and just notified the owner.

@kimchee94112 5 лет назад

Dedicated circuit required. Realistically, the gas stove does not required much electricity, basically just the digital clock and control circuit which is negligible.

@augustcalderaro3797 4 года назад

Thank you my dear! Much appreciated!

@tannertucker22 3 года назад

u r a very nice person Leah

@tacochristiane 4 года назад

Nice video !!!

@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri Год назад

Was hoping you showed us how to install the microwave using option 3. In more detail.

@elbluepatato 5 лет назад

Great video u are amazing at making it simple

@lebronjordan802 4 года назад

I just subscribed Leah 🙂!

@ace-gc5xm Год назад

bracket on the wall is that standard? I will be replacing a broken above mic with same manufacturer

@liahnawilson9239 5 лет назад

So helpful, thank you!

@scottkaiser8589 5 лет назад

Always love watching your videos leah. I noticed you didnt use a carpenters pencil. Happy new year.

@jm9498 4 года назад

JUST PURCHASED 4BR HOME! I LOVE IT but want to do my own little additons to MY liking🤭♥️

@seejanedrill 4 года назад

Good luck with all ypur future projects

@christianarreola9659 5 лет назад

Where can I get your measuring tape? It looks so convenient and easy to read. I always have trouble with the small tick marks.

@kimchee94112 5 лет назад

I don't use measuring tape for that, unless you like to divide fractions. Need trick is measuring stick, where two sticks slide together like an ancient slide rule. Eyeball half way, flip on the other side and divide the difference to locate the exact center. Nothing to measure and eliminate measuring/math errors.

@sreihart 5 лет назад

Thanks again Leah for an amazing how-to video! I have a question. How is this vented to the outside? My kitchen has never had an above the stove vent hood/light and I would like to get one of these microwaves that are all-in-one. The problem is that I will have to cut venting through my wall to the outside,but the outside is brick cased. Do you know how I would do that?

@amrab281 2 года назад

Wow , i saw 5 videos but it wasn’t explanatory , after Ive seen yours i told my wife im saving this one and i can do it alone i dont need my cousin cause will start arguing on how to put the microwave , im trying it this week end

@araceliscastillo3532 3 года назад

Hello I want to put my small microwave above the stove on a plain wall there is no cabinet,how high from the stove should I install the shelf for it?

@jeffreygraham4058 5 лет назад

Awesome video thanks

@Davidm-vz4mv 5 лет назад

Love the vids👍

@patrickhin4301 Год назад

what if there is no stud behind the wall as in a condo, can i just use togglebolts?

@randall1679 5 лет назад

Hi Leah, I’m looking to change my old out dated cabinets and add and over the range microwave, problem Is there’s no outlet above to plug one in any suggestions? To give you a better understanding, the microwave will be above the sink. The stove is on a island counter

@philparrish6914 3 года назад

Leah, I am planning on purchasing a new range (going from electric to gas) and want to also install an over-the-range microwave. My problem is I do not have a cabinet above the range. Can I use a heavy duty shelf bracket system to set the microwave on?

@seejanedrill 3 года назад

No because the bracket will interfere with a few of microwaves operation.....like filters, exhaust fan and over the stove lights.

@ronaldwarren5220 3 года назад

I have to buy a new one so thanks!

@dblbaran 3 года назад

what if we dont have a cabinet to attach it to? just the wall?

@Vgp-rp4iu 2 года назад

I wish my cabinet above the stove had a spot to put a microwave. It's a super old house and the cabinets above the stove are up really high and don't have that cut out. No power outlet or vent. Pretty sure it would be a pain to install one in my house unfortunately

@fr33ourminds 5 лет назад

Would you suggest knowing which microwave you are going to install when you are picking out cabinets? Or Is there a universality to it?

@robertbamford8266 5 лет назад

Thomas Anderson Based on our experience, widths are pretty standard, but depths have increased over an inch unless you go with a down-sized model. BTW you get used to the slightly greater protrusion pretty quickly.

@ThePhilandPam 5 лет назад

I think there’s an awful lot of people out there could tackle this one 👍

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

I agree wholeheartedly

@ThePhilandPam 5 лет назад

seejanedrill it’s confidence that’s needed, no one part of this project is difficult 👍

@hunter69ify 3 года назад

how about the hole for the vent ?

@ednagale 5 лет назад

Great video as usual. Looks like you "made" a cabinet for the microwave to sit under. Can you show how you did that?

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

You're correct, I did have to make a cabinet

@ednagale 5 лет назад

@@seejanedrillIs there any chance you did or could make a video on that? I'm in the same situation in that I bought an over the stove microwave but there is no cabinet above the stove. There are cabinets on each side above the stove. I'm trying to decide if it would be easier to just buy a cabinet or build one in order to install the microwave.

@seejanedrill 5 лет назад

Hello Earl, I didn't make a video showing the process of building the cabinet for above the range. It was an unusual build and I didn't think it would be helpful to many people. Perhaps I should have made that video. It is easier however to purchase a cabinet for above the range.

@ednagale 5 лет назад

@@seejanedrill Thanks Leah, You're the best. Love all of your videos and how well you explain things.

@zombiekush760 5 лет назад

Wouldn't you want to vent to the outside if you're cooking on the range?

@rickferris6987 5 лет назад

Agreed, and the template should help with that too.

@NOFEARS98 5 лет назад

@@rickferris6987 Actually, it does, at 5:49 you can see the vent, and the template shows the vent hole too...

@rickferris6987 5 лет назад

@@NOFEARS98 Obviously, the template shows the vent location, but Leah never mentioned installing one. I know not everyone needs an external vent, but venting back into the room is mostly useless for an electric range and dangerous for a gas range. Even if it was out of scope for this video, I think that Leah should have mentioned the situations that people would need to externally vent. A minor point for an excellent video.

@jenniferdowns9 2 года назад

I have glass tile where the bracket would go 😫

@markGibby 5 лет назад

When replaced my vent hood, there was just a wire that stuck out of the wall. If i were to put one of these in can you hook the wire directly to the microwave?

@ednagale 5 лет назад

Mark, you can hot wire it to the existing wire but I don't suggest it. It is much easier and safer to connect the existing wire to an outlet using an "old wiring box" and then just plug the microwave into the new outlet.

@itsoktofail3226 5 лет назад

I would like to see diy build custom cabinets ? 😀

@kimchee94112 5 лет назад

Custom cabinets could cost $100k or more, off the shelf could be anywhere neat $4K and looked pretty nice. I buy finished unassembled cabinets (no price break from assembled) to safe space in my truck. All you needed is a staple gun and yellow wood glue. I was thinking about DIY from scratch but the material cost more than buying it off the shelf.

@nemo227 5 лет назад

And this is why I chose to pay the installers who do this type of thing several times each day. I knew I could have done it but I also knew the installers could do it faster, neater, more quickly, and BETTER. Home projects can be fun and we can get a lot of satisfaction but in my old age I understand and appreciate the skills of professionals.

@nell7741 3 года назад

Yes, as another senior senior, I agree, but... it costs as much or more to get it installed by someone else as it does to buy the microwave. Very expensive.

@nemo227 3 года назад

@@nell7741 That's too true. The front frame broke on my over the range microwave. The replacement door cost more that the original microwave so I bought a smaller micro for sitting on the counter for much less . . . but I hate the idea of having to scrap the original micro just because of a broken door front. It was a very bad engineering design and I'm still trying to find a good solution. I can afford a new one but . . . maybe I'm cheap? Or simply stubborn?

@lovelygal212 4 года назад

Doesnt seem possible without a power drill 😔😔

@amp356 4 года назад

at 9:55, that looked like a "crap there is stud in my way" moment.....

@KRay-fb2vf 4 года назад

Easy Peasy too bad you did not have an example of venting through the roof or wall. Hooking up the duct work takes a little expertise. Taking down a range hood and putting up a combination microwave range hood takes skills not shown too. Otherwise great video.