How To Remove An Over The Range Microwave - With Fryer Grease Hand Therapy!

Video of me taking out an old GE overhead microwave oven. I'm going to replace it with either a new microwave, or possibly just a vented hood. I wanted to take out this appliance because it was an eyesore, and the most outdated appliance in the kitchen

[@Darkwolfe73]

Your video is the 1st one I've seen that actually shows all the possible screws and nuts beyond the two main top ones. All of those "expert videos" mention it as a possibility but never show any. So, thanks for actually showing everything!

[@stevescranton9652]

Thank you so much. We have the exact same microwave, which started smoking so we decided it might time to get a new one. It took us longer than 8 minutes, but it was great to have the step by step video and follow your lead. We're now ready to have a brand new one installed.

[@LonyaFrench]

Just like everyone else, thanks for sharing this video! We spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to remove the frame. Is was so easy after taking off the vent cover! 👍🏽

[@splatt53]

Thanks - Couldn't believe we found a video on removing the same microwave.Helped us out tremendously.

[@jiml7660]

You rock! I had a model exactly the same is this one, except made by Hotpoint. Followed the video instructions and my old microwave came out like expected. Thanks for the huge time saver!

[@curtlong3713]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I had an old GE Spacemaker microwave to remove but I couldn't figure out how it came out until I watched your video. I thought they all pivoted down like I'd seen in other videos. Your video saved me! After watching your video, I successfully removed my old GE Spacemaker Model JVM64004 and installed a new one. I spent several hours trying to figure out how to remove that old microwave and it was so simple after watching your video. Thanks again and keep up the great videos!

[@jenniesgarage]

+Curt Long Thanks for the comment, and for letting folks know the method works on other models as well.

[@cnyreview3632]

I was working for GE when I purchased this exact model in 1978, the first year they were introduced. Microwaves where new to the market then and folks would marvel at there efficiency. The dealer even offered free cooking classes upon purchase. Other than the noise from a loose exhaust fan blade, mine was working just fine until just recently when the magnetron started humming (11/2018). It's a shame GE no longer builds them to last 40 years. Thanks for the video.

[@jimmyrogers278]

Thank you! This was very helpful. I searched the internet and most were for newer units, and my Kenmore was built in 1986. With your help I finally figured it out!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks for for the info about the similarities between brands. Glad you got it removed!

[@michaelcurrie11]

This video really saved us. We had an even older model, but once we saw how you had to remove a bunch of visible screws, we removed em all and ours came out similarly.

[@masterfiddler11]

Thank you for posting this! We removed this exact microwave over the past weekend, and it helped us figure out the bolts and screws that were keeping it wedged in there. Appreciate the video!

[@jenniesgarage]

Johnathan Amos Happy to help, thanks!

[@paulpearon2899]

This was extremely helpful for me also. I watched this video, then removed my microwave in 20 minutes. My old OTR microwave was a Tappan Spacesaver, but a service technician once noted that GE manufactured it. My installation had one additional assembly on top with a charcoal filter for venting to the room. There were 4 additional screws going through the bottom of the overhead cabinet into the room vent assembly. Other than that, my installation was identical. Thank you!

[@jenniesgarage]

I'm glad you got it down without trouble, and thanks for the info about the similarity of the Tappan

[@dougandjulie1]

Thank you so much for your how to !!! After watching a ton of videos that was not as detailed, I finally found you !! Thanks for making this an easy task !

[@tarapierce7241]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Me and my husband couldn’t find anything like ours. And this was perfect!! Goodness I’m so glad I found this video. And yes. I feel ya on the sticky grease! Haha Thanks again!!

[@yayaamore]

Hello! This was helpful to us in removing a Beaumark over the range microwave which looked very similar to this GE one. Ours definitely looked like a puzzle at first. Thanks!

[@danielrancour4029]

Thanks for showing us how to get rid of our VERY old microwave!! We were going in blindly and were stuck, so decided to check this out and it was a lifesaver. Thank you so much!!

[@oistinman]

You have saved me so much stress , thank you so much . Your video is the only one that actually helped .

[@larrymiller463]

I searched and searched and finally found your video. Savior video to remove a 1983 JVM 59 microwave.

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you didn't have to tear everything apart!

[@hotdesertmopars]

Extremely grateful!!! Our contractor had no idea what to do. Thankfully, he showed us where the model number was. We searched 651B267P3 for the Hotpoint microwave and found you! My husband and I got it out because of you! THANK YOU!!!!

[@EatCarbs]

Thank you! I literally just pulled mine. Thanks to your video I was able to get it. I am planning on getting another one tomorrow and I wanted to remove the old one tonight. Thanks for the video

[@ambaker1]

Thank you for the demonstration. I have the very same microwave and could not figure out to remove it. Now my new microwave can be installed.

[@MeLuvPeople]

Thank you thank you thank you!! Every How To video i searched said the top screws in the upper cabinet need to removed but mine never had that so i didnt know what to do. Thank you for posting this!

Dude your freaking video was a lifesaver I just got a house with the same microwave, I had an idea on how to remove it but I was afraid the hole thing will fell in to my feet, thanks a lot 🙏🏻

[@jenniesgarage]

Thats great, thanks for the comment.

[@marlaaah]

Saved my boyfriend and I a LOT of time. Thank you!!

[@saraglucas]

Thank you!! thank you. thank you. I had this exact model and had no idea how to remove it. You saved me so much time and trouble. thank you!

[@samikay9599]

O my lord you beautful man you! I have a slightly knewer spacemaker (still 31 years old) and I haven't been able to replace it, because no one could figure out how to remove it so thankyou, thankyou so much!

[@Pengooin_]

You are a genius, and you saved my marriage!

[@suesonsalla3027]

Thank you SO much! We could not figure out how to get this out before your video.

[@susanchast5836]

This is so extremely helpful! Thank you. I'm taking out a GE Spacemaker tomorrow.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks! I hope the job goes well!

[@elginG80]

I feel like such a dork, I racked my brain trying to figure out how to remove a kenmore spacemaker and threw in the towel. Thank you!!!

[@jenniesgarage]

+Elvi ALT-A Glad to help, and don't be too hard on yourself, these things can be confusing.

[@leadmeohlord1585]

lol

[@cathleenoriatti7527]

this helped a bunch. I wish I would have thought to google and find this before we attempted the removal of our Kenmore SpaceMaster.

[@RADone65]

Awesome! Mine is a Whirlpool but looks the same. very informative! Thank you.

[@thomasday2351]

I Love Vintage Microwaves Thanks For The Video.

[@EverettOgden]

I have the exact same microwave 😂, but not for long. Thanks for posting!

[@bigbirdsbigproblems6858]

I got. A old. Dead one just like that bin debating on pulling it out for some time now thanks for the video I like. Yours iv looked at a hand full of videos and it's people removing newer ones and it looks so much easier than the one you did but now I have a better idea what kind of job I'm looking at given the until is like 20 + years old and garbage

[@jch0919]

Your video saved me - thanks for putting it up!

[@RandomLiving]

Dang, did you see all that debris sitting on top of the blower? I better check my vent and make sure it is screen properly. Thanks for the video - now it's time to see if I can pull this one off too.

[@jimchilds7984]

Very helpful saved a ton of time

[@californication751]

Wow, this was incredibly helpful :) Thank you so much for this!

[@jenniesgarage]

+californication751 Happy to help, thanks!

[@dmeyerification]

Thanks a million. You saved our lives, Buddy!

[@spazmonster]

Man thank you sooo much for posting this I just about tore this thing out right b4 I decided to check youtube and sure enough this was the exact model I had too

[@Fortinclan]

Thanks! Found the 2 screws I was missing!!

[@CodyKennedy420]

You and your video has helped me twice on this dumb micro, thanks for making it!

[@angelaallard8523]

Very helpful. Thank You.

[@jessicahgagne5805]

So beyond helpful thank you for posting this

[@skiterbite]

I realize this is an outdated microwave, but great info in perpetuity on dissembling / removing the ole bastard from the undercarriage. Mine is a much bigger unit and not as simple to remove. I'm hoping for a similar outcome however!

[@benjaminmcox]

Good job and thanks.

[@tylerkawahara7935]

wow, time to update the kitchen. Don't forget to install a dedicated circuit for the new microwave.

[@jacquelinelongo9019]

Your video was just a big help to us!! Thank you so much!!

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad it helped!

[@duckpond-studio]

It woi=uld have taken me some time to locate the hidden screws. Thanks!

[@Loveyourlookhawaii]

Thank you so much for this video!!! :D you saved us a lot of headache.

[@jasoncountryman7549]

Brother you just saved my ass.

[@cyndyfreeze1130]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@kellysuejuge5630]

This was very helpful, thank you!!!

[@JohnDoe-cq4yr]

Put back new stainless steel microwave and change the range to stainless steel as well. Remove wall papers and either paint or back splash based on budget.. It will look very nice.

[@StayFreeAlways]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Ah yes! Back when appliances like this used to last 30 years.... now it seems like even "major" appliances only last 5-8 years...

[@leadmeohlord1585]

Hey thanks!

[@jenniesgarage]

happy to help out

[@antonioh.rosquillas4051]

Thank you very much, you help me a lot, :)

[@MaiNguyen-pf1xy]

Thank you so much, life saver.

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad it helped!

[@realdavidreyes]

Useful video in 2020

[@jameshofman321]

Does anyone know where the speaker wire is located? It beeps constantly but still works great. Any help would be very much appreciated.

[@coleyounger3701]

no electric screwdriver?

[@Choe58]

I am a single mom, and I hired a guy to replace the microwave to a range hood.. he is charging me $428 for the job. I told him I just want a not so cheap and not so expensive hood. He told me the one he got is $175, so his labor is $253?

[@jenniesgarage]

Hi, since I haven't seen the job, it's hard to say if that's a fair price. It never hurts to get a few estimates just to be confident. Another idea is to try the job yourself and see how far you can get. If you are successful you'll have a lot of pride and extra $$ in your pocket. If you don't complete the project you can always have someone come in and finish it up. Plus you'll have some knowledge of what's going on.

[@dezziwood555]

You unplug the unit first thing!

[@bpenrose70]

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[@larrymiller463]

I searched and searched and finally found your video. Savior video to remove a 1983 JVM 59 microwave.