How To Remove An Over-The-Range Microwave

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Shannon from www.house-impr... shows you how to remove an OTR over the range or hanging microwave oven.
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[@Star-xq4tp]

Excellent video, right to the point, no goofy jokes or other clips or a 30 minute background explanation. Well done, thank you.

[@justj8771]

I can tell a boomer said this lmao

[@justj8771]

“No goofy jokes”

[@bradywassam5232]

I agree with this boomer

[@bradywassam5232]

Quick and to the point which is what I needed

[@Star-xq4tp]

Justj_Music Im 36, but ok. Maybe spend more time on your “music” instead of trolling microwave repair videos.

[@carriesgiftsgalore7936]

thank you so much! My husband was about to pull the whole cabinet off the wall when I asked him if he had looked up how to remove the microwave on youtube yet. Thank you for preventing unnecessary injury.

[@isceaakajessicaogradach9359]

same here so im doing it ma self

[@MD62383]

Lol stop!! Don't embarrass your husband like that. 😅

[@tomtweed2138]

New microwave MAY use the same bracket, on the wall. Check 1st.

[@adamaddison2189]

Thanks! Saved me from removing the cabinets, lol.

[@danromeo6571]

Thanks Pal !

[@iishuffle28]

Best Buy quoted us $180. They really do prey on people's ignorance. My wife got it done in half an hour (drilled new holes). Thank you so much.

[@lydzphens]

Thank you. As a 55 year old woman, I was able to do this task myself with the help from my sister in law helping me to carry it out!

[@ryankramer]

I'm always thrilled when I search for a DIY task and Shannon pops up. Love this guy.

[@101less]

Thanks for being efficient and skipping the annoying music and 15 second intro that most of us end up scrolling through. Great hob staying to the point and noting the weight and the cord as possible areas for issues. Thanks.

[@ericalatigo4445]

I got my microwave removed in 5 minutes with my son's help! Thanks for this helpful demonstration.

[@kepphillips1170]

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[@sassykitty8042]

Thank you. I’m widowed with teenagers and I’m not handy. Came to a standstill when the microwave was stuck on the hinge thinking it was bolted to the wall as well.

[@n.d.4192]

That's how all "how to" videos should be done. This guy needs to do a "how to" video on how to do "how to" videos for all the other creators out there.

[@KarlHayhurst]

Great video. I wedged a wooden crate under my microwave (on top of the cookstove) to support the microwave during removal.

[@MarcoPolo-ze3ie]

I used a 5 gallon bucket and a pillow. Pillow gave it a little play at just the right height.

[@lynnieley]

That’s my plan as well.

[@r.a.murillo5349]

great vid. To the point which is what all homeowners want and need. Great dialoged .. "ums" ...."ahs" are gratefully missing !

[@davidjpeacock]

Hey folks, Thank you so very much for making such an easy to follow and straightforward tutorial. With this, and the microwave installation video, I just completed a job that would have cost me a fortune to hire someone for. Wasn't daunted or anything thanks to these super clear demonstrations. Keep up the good work! Thanks.

[@wendy2297]

Thanks. This was great info. I now feel I can take mine out without huge problems. I like that your video was short, to the point and full of good instructions. I am so happy I didn't have to listen to "how a microwave works" in order to take one out like so many other videos that just go on and on before getting to the actual deed.

[@migolio]

Couldn't have chosen a better time to upload this. Doing this for my parent's house. I've been a big fan of this channel for a good time. One of the best instructional KZbin channels operating right now. Thanks for your help!

[@tonytools3696]

Between this and the install video...I did this in my own home in less than an hour. THANK YOU

[@TheHomeworkLounge]

You just saved me so much grief and money. Thank you! I was about to unscrew every screw on the bottom. 🙈

[@lynchw018]

Thank you man. I studied mine up and down thinking there would be bolts mounting mine somewhere else but couldn't find anything. I knew there couldn't only be 2 bolts inside a cabinet holding this monster in place but couldn't be sure what it was, so I came here to be put at ease about what's coming. You're video is straight to the point too so you've earned a sub. Now then.. this things all busted up and covered in a quarter inch of grease so I can't wait to get it out and shower. Thanks again!

[@JustaSimplefact]

Perfect man, thank you, this is the best simple, short, video that shows how to get it done.

[@BenjaminPlaysRust]

THANK YOU!!! I had put this off for years until it finally quit. Taking my old one out was so easy because of your video.

[@ilanaiguana8869]

This was so helpful, made the task of installing a new one seem less daunting as well. Thanks!

[@ronsantos3313]

Probably the best instructional video on KZbin!! Thanks!

[@violcamemedi5684]

I've only seen this video but this guy is awesome, clear explanations and instructions, no bullshitting. video is no longer than it has to be. Pure gold. Thank you kindly sir.

[@exiverence]

Thank you for this video. My over the range died and I had to get a new one. I thought it was going to be a nightmare to get in because I thought there was going to be a ton more involved.

[@Toad2Dope]

i laughed so hard at the hole cut into the cabinet, screw it just put it in the right spot. maybe no one will notice lol

[@willcando]

I love what you're doing. Well produced videos and your audio quality is spot on. Thank you for the good information on How to do things.

[@keithj.2684]

Thank you very much. Well covered that I have no questions

[@jasonsykora5083]

my 1st time replacing an over the range microwave. I really appreciate the tutorial before struggling & second guessing if I'm doing everything right! thank you!

[@guskringen7787]

Kudos, perfect presentation! Imagine a mechanical guy who can simplify and communicate, who'd have thought!

[@KorriWass]

Perfect!!! Thank you. Your video is Straight forward, to the point, very clear and VERY HELPFUL!

[@richardtaylor314]

Thanks very much for your video. It saved me $150 for installing costs. Precise and to the point.

[@patriciaterranova1074]

Your videos were excellent, because of you I can get someone to help me remove and install a microwave over the range. I loved your details so now I know I’ll need to remove cabinet doors, a 1/4 inch x 30 inch plywood x 6 inches to meet the tile backsplash, a light drill, drill bit for hanging/screw, hole cutter for cord, spade bit to hang microwave from cabinet, screwdriver, stud finder, cardboard to slide microwave on countertop, scissors to cut templates and steps tool to get up and screw microwave into cabinet. I can do this with a strong helper.

[@nodnarBrandon]

This is way easier than I thought it was going to be! Thanks a ton!

[@mnorris61]

Thanks for putting this out there. Had the microwave in since I built the house. Needed to remove for some remodeling but had forgotten exactly how I did it. I appreciate the refresher course!! Thanks

[@stairwaytomusic71]

Awesome!! Best buy and home depot costs around $180-$190 CAD. I can do it. Thank you so much for the straight forward quick video. Love it.

[@jimhertwig2220]

You helped us get our old microwave out easily, instead of the gargantuan task we were afraid it would be. Thanks.

[@SS_Gang777]

I almost pulled the whole microwave out the wall. Thanks for this video buddy

[@ALH367]

Thanks SO much! I thought I would have to pay someone to do this, we can easily do this ourselves!

[@scottpaulsen-z7e]

Didn't know where to start. I can do this💪Thanks for making the video.

[@spike7703]

Shannon your videos are great and have saved me a lot of cash by doing the work myself.

[@troymeredith521]

Thanks for the video. About to venture into removing mine to replace the magnetron.

[@jamesbronson5009]

I just wanted to thank you a lot for all your videos. You have a very simple way to explain your work and I’m always learning tricks to do a better job. Thank you very much 👍🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@anthonymolero9728]

Thank you! Short, yes, but VERY INFORMATIVE! I didn't know how to begin to remove my above the range microwave oven. When I get a new one, I'll definitely look for your INSTALLATION video.

[@stugooden7826]

Straight to the point. No gimmicks. Thank you

[@markmarlow3867]

Thank you so much. I took the two screws out and it came down a bit then no more. I saw your video where you loosened the cord up some and I did the same and pushed it down more and popped right out.

[@danielgarcia-chavez4695]

Just watched "How to remove an Over-The-Range Microwave". Great video. Thank you.

[@mansoorkarimifar8776]

Thanks for the clear and professional explanation. Wish you success.

[@amberfrombama]

I may harass my husband when he gets home from work to try to take ours off. 😆😆🤣🤣 It sits so low and I can’t stand it. We just moved into this house a month ago. Great simple video! Right to the point.

[@HouseImprovements]

😁

[@tenncutt]

Perfect video. Wasn't sure how to approach this at first. Your video made it simple. Thanks!

[@stevenbell60]

I feel much more confident after viewing removal and going to installing next.

[@asdf83917]

Steven Bell MeToo.

[@StanleyIpkiss275]

I'm going to be doing this within the next few days, i had a good idea of what needed to be done but thought it might be a good idea to check out some how to videos just in case to avoid any unexpected surprises. It looks pretty straight forward from i saw. Thank you for making this tutorial.

[@johnsherrard6476]

Thank you very much. Good teacher. No nonsense.

[@jacobdennis5274]

Watched this video and got it down in about 5 mins thank you!

[@TheMargo420]

Thank you for the simplicity of your "how to video". I love the simple explanations.

[@BrothuhRabbit]

Straight-forward, down-to-earth. 👍

[@BrandonRowe]

Thanks your a legend. Saved my life in 2023

[@Atulipan]

Awesome educational video. Just what I needed. Short and sweet to the point.

[@stonefield80241]

Very well done - clear instructions, good video & audio quality, easy to follow. Keep up the great work!

[@mcmurm11]

Another good video. Wish you guys were local in my area. I've got one contractor who does the quality of work seen in your videos. Unfortunately he is very very busy. Everyone else is shortcut happy, which usually leads to sub par work or me just doing it myself and calling my guy when I get in over my head.

[@emilyphillips7874]

Used this today to take down our microwave. So helpful. Thank you!

[@reginachaakum4312]

Very straightforward and concise...thanks

[@entertainment081219]

Great video. Very helpful. I took out my microwave in 10-15 minutes.

[@derpherpp]

Good video, I will keeping an eye on the next one since I want to install one myself. I'm starting from scratch without an outlet or vent

[@doncasteel8587]

Excellent and to the point, no wasted time and very professional, thank you!

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@austinchesnut3449]

This was very insightful. I am glad I watched this video because I was unaware of the mounting bracket that is attached to the wall. please keep making more videos

[@dorothydesouzaguedes2384]

Very helpful. It's a lot less complicated than I had imagined.

[@bbmade]

Excellent video! Saved me some frustration because I didn’t see any bolts in the upper cabinet at first. Thank you!

[@ColinJavorina]

Thank you, sir, this was a perfect tutorial - 12/10

[@fabiocamacho6726]

Awesome video with extremely excellent explanation of how to unmount the appliance. Thanks for such a good job.

[@j.s.2419]

This helped me alot! It turned out that my old microwave also had a screw in the bottom that was accessible after removing the filter. Then it came out very easily. Thank you!

[@erichayman675]

Great job this video helped me reposition my fan to vent out of house. Thanks!!!!

[@ChillerKane]

Thank you for taking the time to create this video. Very helpful. Im going to attempt this exact thing this weekend.

[@HouseImprovements]

You can do it!

[@pfloyd5590]

Thanks, really appreciate as I had no memory of how I originally installed my old unit 20+ years ago and now need to replace.

[@herrbrahms]

This was really helpful, mostly because of the hidden wall bracket that frustrated us on our first attempt to take it down. We'll give it another go with that in mind, thanks.

[@ncbasspraise]

Excellent job. Thank you. No frills, straight to the point. 👍

[@logancody8841]

Great! Thank you so much I have to do the same job. I’m pretty handy, but couldn’t imagine how to get started with this project, thanks again.

[@williamsantiago4318]

I have to replace microwave you make taking out the old one look easy. Thanks

[@Sam80736]

Excellent video. I've never attempted this before but it looks fairly easy from the video. Hope mine goes well when I attempt it. Microwave is 24 yrs old so it was due to be replaced. :)

[@robertnova3775]

Great video all went well according to this video... thx diplomacy!!!

[@RMCARRSR]

Highly informative; Just what I needed to complete my Microwave Installation

[@diyuquag3748]

This was the most helpful of any of the videos in getting my microwave off the wall.

[@jc_luna8706]

This vid saved me around $200 !!! Keep it up!!!

[@christopherunsworth]

Clear, concise, and thorough. You're really cool.

[@rrrrubes]

Thanks for this! Our microwave oven just stopped heating, but still works.. so we need to bring it in for a fix.

[@pansypox]

thank you! sometimes the solutions are right in front of you but you need an expert to take it a step further. appreciate it

[@vijaykrishnamurthy8994]

Very nice, clear and brief video

[@thomasscales4129]

Very nice. Clear explanation. Very good camerawork as well

[@itsmanishmishra]

You're a life saver Sir. Thanks a lot

[@macrodeveloperkim5160]

Thank you! God bless you for your sharing all your skills and experiences that you have acquired with time and money.

[@mattmiller478]

Great video. I could not remember how I installed it. Thanks so much.

[@RantTherapist]

Very helpful and no BS video. Much appreciated.

[@boorayin2773]

Got a video on taking the microwave out and installing a vent, instead? I noticed that dampener on your hinge only because I just installed those this week after many failed attempts to change my hinges out for a soft-close. Those dampeners are less expensive and super easy to install!! Cheers

[@HouseImprovements]

There is a link in the video description to our microwave with a vent video.

[@Baps1985]

Tysm for your video. I was by myself doing this and it helped immensely. I just wish I saw this before removing the bolts, otherwise my little ass wouldn’t have been moving a stove with one hand while balancing a microwave half my size with the other.

[@basiltalley6978]

Thank you Shannon, you made this easy.

[@sallypriest4363]

Great job! I was wondering how you remove them. Easier than I thought! Thank you!

[@DK4LIFE24]

Thank you! I am at home doing this myself!

[@fadytoma5907]

thank you so much we watch your video even from IRAQ thanks a lot

[@joshnolan2687]

your videos are awesome and has helped me tremendously!

[@nancywallace793]

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[@coreyg6012]

Thanks for sharing, it came out easier than I anticipated.

[@tripjet999]

Wow - you've got to be STRONG to take that down by yourself! Manufacturers recommend two people for the job, to be safe.

[@chrisreed6589]

They only weigh about 50 lbs. Some people can curl that.

[@chadsaint7582]

Lol

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Important part to note is if you move the oven out then you'll get far better leverage to use your arms in lifting it out and putting the new one in. Most average folks have enough strength for that. However, with an oven still in its spot, your arms have to extend outwards far greater enough where it's much harder to do, probably have to contort your spine too for shorter folks and that is really bad and painful even if you are able to get it in.

[@stringed2391]

@@oldtwinsna8347 That works unless you have a continuous countertop, as we do. Removing the stove won't help.

[@iwillserve]

Wow! Thank you so much Shannon!! Thumbs up for fantastic instructions!

[@HouseImprovements]

Any time!

[@LifeisGood863]

Took me 3 minutes.. thanks man

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad it helped