Over The Range Microwave Replacement

[@briancosta8601]

There is a comment below by Jeannette H., that reads 'Best instruction video ever for installing a new microwave!'. That pretty much sums things up. Concise, instructive, intuitive and perfect in every way. If only the rest of KZbin would follow this format...Thank you!

[@nickmanning5399]

Plus, Bill Gates does the installation! How humble of him to do his own work :)

[@sagaxavier9207]

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[@tonykarasek4816]

Unrivaled clarity with directions. After viewing, I went out, bought a replacement unit and installed it without incident. This presentation made that effort possible and saved me a $150 install fee. Thank you, iScaper1 ! ! !

[@Iscaper]

Awesome, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@scottguarna6053]

Very well done tutorial. I will be buying a new microwave this week and your video was the first I clicked. I dont feel the need to watch any others, thanks.

[@Iscaper]

+Scott Guarna Thanks Scott and good luck with your installation.

[@badboytilltheend13]

Scott Guarna same here

[@johno9163]

The first and clearest install video describing the filler blocks and proper positioning of the templates that I have seen!

[@jenniferstettler263]

What a great tutorial! I'm a single mom about to purchase a new over the range microwave. I'm a pretty confident DIY'er and after watching your tutorial feel it's definitely something my son and I can tackle. You and your soothing voice may have just saved me a $150 installation charge...thank you!!

[@Iscaper]

+Jennifer Stettler Thanks Jennifer for the feedback and good luck. Let me know how the installation goes for you.

[@elizabethzoellner]

Just installed a new over the range microwave using your video as a guide. Your video was much more helpful than the installation instructions. Once my husband and I watched your video we knew exactly what to do and were able to properly reinstall a brand new microwave. Thank you so much for making this video!!

[@gpabui5256]

No vent to outside in your oven. Thank you for the filler block instructions. I changed the oven brand from GE to Samsung. The locations of these 2 main bolt holes in GE and Samsung are so close together, I end up with bad figure 8 holes (no strength left in the board and may pull thru). Your video shown The filler blocks. It save the day for me. Thank you for the GREAT video and you took time to teach us step-by-step. You are the BEST.

[@stirlingwaite]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I am a renter. My landlord bought us a new microwave, but didn't have the time to install it. After watching this video I had the confidence to install it with no problem. I even popped a bag of popcorn to celebrate! A++ video!

[@Iscaper]

+stirling waite Awesome, and congratulations.

[@jeannetteholtham3700]

Best instruction video ever for installing a new microwave!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Jeannette, you just made my day.

[@lindamarshall4845]

I'm a single female and I realize I will not be able to do this myself, but it does give me the information that i need to make a decision on who I will need to help with the installation. Thanks for taking the time to record this tutorial!

[@Iscaper]

+linda marshall You do need a few basic tools and a drill to do the project. If you have the tools needed, then you would just need a friend to help with the lifting.

[@rickbelanger7266]

Thanks. I like that you filmed the video and then captured your instructions afterward. This made it easier to hear and understand.

[@rogershantz6816]

Thank you. I just installed a Kenmore microwave and watched your video. I followed your steps and it went in very easy. Your are a very good instructor...appreciated the logical way you led me through the procedure...your detailed explanations were extremely clear and helpful.

[@eviani]

This video - literally - saved my life. And my wife’s life. We tried installing one of these about an hour ago and were frustrated because some of the instructions didn’t make sense and we had an unexpected gap between the microwave and the cabinet. After watching this video, we retraces our steps and fixes our mistakes. It’s 1am and we are tired but so grateful for this helpful video that - literally - saved our skin.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad the video helped.

[@MochaPlayer1]

Thanks for this video! I was able to get my microwave removed and the new one installed. Save me a ton of $$$ in store installation fees.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Sharon, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@mrbean2854]

WOW.. Awesome instructions.. thanks for making this video.. I have to replace my Microwave it just died ..and now I feel like I could conquer the world after watching this.. it is very much appreciated .. and it seems a lot easier then I thought.. seeing how it comes out and goes in.. makes it so simple.. its like.. that's it.. that's easy.. I can do that.. thanks again.. and kudos to Shawn(Sean).. he did a great job.. always helps to have a great assistant

[@Iscaper]

+mrbean2854 Thanks, and yes Sean was a big help.

[@yohannesokubay4873]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SIMPLE ELABORATE AND PRACTICAL TUTORIAL . I DON'T NEED AN INSTALLER TO PUT MY NEW MICROWAVE IN PLACE . THANKS AGAIN !

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@elizabethdodd7669]

This video really helped my husband and I replaced our broken microwave. Thank you for making a simple video with good suggestions.

[@terryrl]

Very helpful. I have to replace a broken over-the-range microwave as well, and this is just what I needed to watch to get ready for that.

[@Iscaper]

+Terry Lewandowski Thanks, report back on how your new installation goes.

[@alfiesandoval82]

Thank you for this video! My old over the range microwave did the same thing and I needed to replace it. Your video made sense to me. I am one happy mom.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Alfie, I appreciate the feedback.

[@AFarr-fv4ke]

Great job! Clear, concise step by step instructions. My fiancee, was so in the know after watching you and your son change out your old microwave, we had a great time replacing mine. No problem at all. Thanks!

[@girlygirl7705]

Thank you so much for making this video! I must've looked at the instructions for over an hour, before giving up. This tutorial made it super easy for me to install the over head microwave! Thanks again!

[@rainaeshleman4613]

Terrific, informative, step-by-step with no frills video. Thank you, sir!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Raina, I appreciate the feedback.

[@gordondenman8817]

I am getting ready to replace our microwave and this has been very well presented and useful thank you

[@edkim1638]

thank you! thought I'd save some money and install one myself. instructions were straightforward and easy to follow. :)

[@gigiwoodlawn2142]

You have the most calming voice ever.

[@terrydoyle1141]

Very complete, IScaper! Even tho I have a different brand of microwave, I feel like this is going to be super-helpful in getting the old unit out and the new one installed correctly in a minimum of time. Thanks!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Terry and good luck.

[@RobertoRosarioFerreira]

Excellent detailed video. I am about to install what I think is the same model microwave in my kitchen and hit the jackpot with your instructions.

[@Iscaper]

+Roberto Rosario Ferreira Good luck, let me know how your installation goes.

[@MrL1NC0LN]

Very well done. Im about to install a new microwave and this video totally covered all the steps for me. Nicely done mate! very professional!

[@mrtools2]

Beautiful instructional job. Thank you. One suggestion: treat yourself to an inexpensive power screwdriver. It's a great addition to any toolbox and one of the most-used tools in mine.

[@aahann]

To give myself a little extra security while working on the microwave from above (and removing the top screws from the old unit), I put my car jack underneath with a length of 1x6 board under the microwave. An extra set of (very strong) hands to hold it securely.

[@scottwalter5702]

Great video thank you. This is a common mans explanation straight forward and plain language thanks again

[@abidababida7096]

great video, very helpful. Much better than the actual directions that came with the microwave!!

[@Iscaper]

+Abida Babida Thanks Abida.

[@jeffthewhiff]

I will be helping a friend of mine install a microwave and this video will definitely come in handy. Good job!

[@Iscaper]

Good luck!

[@jeffthewhiff]

@@Iscaper Thanks, Cary!

[@RegisteredNurseRN]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for uploading!

[@michaelwills1926]

Nice tut. About to wade into this project now and realizing it would be brilliant if the various makers shared universal brackets and bolt hole positions.

[@Iscaper]

I agree and good luck!

[@milagrosroman4427]

Very nice video I like the way you take your time in explaining and you do each step.

[@errolmagidson6013]

Absolutely terrific! Presented so clearly and in detail. Thanks.

[@Iscaper]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@robertcaseydavis]

I lost track of this page but I'm very happy to see you're still posting

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Casey.

[@JeffreyCPark]

Great video with clear instructions. Thank you.

[@BrandonMcGrath589]

Great job explaining and narrating this DIY video!

[@Iscaper]

+Brandon McGrath Thanks Brandon, I appreciate feedback on how the video was made.

[@sureshambekar9156]

Very nice video which gives idea to install Microwave Over the range.

[@mr.pocket575]

This is exactly why I stopped using over the range microwaves. Look at all the bullshit he has to go through just to replace it. Great video though man.. you have more patience than I do.

[@delg1211]

EXACTLY- and, he did not deal with the BIGGEST problem many face- when the F'ing backsplash gets it the way because the space is Not big enough (too big of a space can also be a problem) for the new MW. I searched all over and ALL of the proper MWs now are BIGGER than my opening so I need to cut my back splash out (and inch or two) with an Angle Grinder (after I buy one) 😖

[@jdguitarzan7671]

Thanks for posting this -- very well done! I cannot believe three people gave you a thumbs down, lol! What could they possibly object to? Excellent step-by-step instruction, thanks again.

[@Iscaper]

JD Guitarzan Thanks JD.

[@buechette77]

excellent! good camera work and narrative. Thanks

[@vtt9756]

Great tutorial video. The first one I checked and I feel confident that I got what I need to know to replace my microwave. Easy and clear instruction. I can do this. Thank you.

[@Iscaper]

+Victoria Tieu You can do it! Good luck.

[@markej4801]

Nice video, calmly explained each step. Thanks.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@gregcoppola6772]

Excellent video your attention to detail make this an easy project. Thanks!!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Greg for watching.

[@stopandjustthinkforasecond8363]

Awesome, I just bought tho exact microwave from sear and was a bit confused about the recessed cabinets i have. this vid help a lot. I'm going to tackle it now. Thanks a bunch!!!!!!

[@Iscaper]

+StopAndJust ThinkForASecond Good luck and report back on how your installation goes.

[@stopandjustthinkforasecond8363]

I got it up. The old lady loves it and you help me save $70 on sears installing it. It was a win-win. thanks again

[@Iscaper]

+StopAndJust ThinkForASecond Awesome!

[@annabananna44]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I can install my microwave because of your time making this video. Greatly appreciate your share! God Bless!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Ann and good luck.

[@richs4878]

Thanks. About to do this myself and your video helped me understand what I'll need to do. Appreciate it.

[@Iscaper]

Good luck and let me know how your installation goes.

[@richs4878]

Went great! No problems at all! Again, your video sent me in the right direction and gave me the confidence I could do it and do it right. Thanks again.

[@Iscaper]

Richard Sintchak That's great, congratulations.

[@TheUnbreakableOne]

Very informative video. I feel like I'm ready to tackle my new microwave installation next week!

[@Iscaper]

+TheUnbreakableOne Thanks and good luck.

[@Summerfun331]

Great video. You make it look so easy, now come over and install mine....lol

[@deannebreitenbach551]

I don't think so

[@psfgtech]

Im glad it's 2020 for my replacement. this was easy peasy

[@quintellabarnes9403]

Thank you for your clear directions.

[@Iscaper]

+Quintella Barnes Thanks Quintella for watching.

[@richallen7834]

I wish all the online videos were as good as this one. The timing was just right, the pacing was great and THANK YOU for producing a video with good sound quality, something many producers don't do. I have a different brand and was wondering if the existing hardware for the previous microwave will work?

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Rich for the feedback on the video. I doubt your existing hardware will work on the new microwave unless it the same brand/model. You could measure the slot spacing on the new microwave and see if it matches up with the old support bracket. Every microwave I've replaced I had to replace the support bracket also.

[@wendyng997]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! It was just what I needed!

[@RickJones222]

Thankyou so much! I'm doing this project soon, so it's a big help!

[@kloverend]

Great Tutorial. My cabinet is recessed, but our old microwave did not have filler blocks.

[@Iscaper]

+Kelly Overend Thanks Kelly, I appreciate the feedback.

[@kloverend]

I'm installing the new one this weekend and hope it will be OK without. Your instructions are great!

[@Iscaper]

+Kelly Overend Good luck.

[@tonypalombo3679]

Very detailed, nice work sir!

[@johnnotellin3691]

Great video! I used double-sided tape to secure the templates to posterboard that we had. You could probably also used cardboard, maybe from the box that the microwave came in...

[@Iscaper]

+John Notellin Great tip, thanks for posting.

[@adamgarica117]

Awesome video and really helped with my own installation.

[@ClevelandTerry]

Excellent instructions! Great work.

[@Iscaper]

+Terry Bowens Thanks Terry.

[@ACoustaDC]

Are you a teacher? This was well done, thank you.

[@Iscaper]

I'm not a teacher but thanks for the feedback.

[@jesussalas75]

Great Video, thanks. Your explanation is very clear.

[@Iscaper]

+Jesus Salas Thanks Jesus.

[@sabbir2000]

very nice and detailed.. just what I needed to replace my microwave.. thank you!

[@viktorneyman7179]

nice, but dont forget to plug it in first before doing all this work, I heard a story where it didn't turn on after it was fully in =), great vid !

[@jsmonges]

One suggestion, try the microwave first to make sure it works. Would be a shame to get it all installed only to find it's defective!

[@rengel165]

Agree! Granted, this is simply an installation video, but to go through all that work ahead of time and then......fu**

[@tobytollefsen8802]

Very detailed. Thank you both.

[@markiemark4544]

Very informative video. I won't need to use filler blocks (as there is no recess here) however, the advice to have a helper remove/mount the units is definitely important (in this case the unit weighed up to 83 pounds : so tough to balance on one hand 8-) thanks much !

[@peggywolf4900]

Very good instructional video! Thanks

[@AlexandraSalomon]

Super helpful and will save me $180 installation fee! I'm just need to get a friend to help me.

[@kelement27]

Great tutorial, thank you! But I would think to maybe test the microwave before installing it?

[@Iscaper]

Yes, you are right.

[@billschlacks9010]

Informative, clear and concise.

[@JonPreizler]

Very well done! Thanks much for this.

[@SirRommy]

I just recently installed a new GE microwave (Model# JVM6175EF1ES) and wanted to add my comments regarding the installation. Mine came with a paper template that looked much like the one in this video and I too was racking my brains trying to figure out the best way to use it. I even considered cutting out a template with the shipping box since the cardboard was much stiffer than the paper template. Then I had a brainstorm! What I did was just forget the template...completely. I installed the rear mounting bracket as stated in the instructions. Then I, with the help of my wife, lifted the microwave and dry fitted it onto the bracket to verify it fit properly, which it did. As stated in this video the new unit is not heavy at all. I then took it down, installed the top mounting bolts (2 of them) then ran them about 95% of the way in. I then applied a special formula (toothpaste) to the bolt tops, reinstalled the microwave and lifted it up until it met the bottom of the cabinet. Note: check to see if it makes a mark on both sides, if not you may need to slightly unscrew a bolt until it touches the cabinet. Then we took the unit back down, made a mark with a pen, or marker, right in the middle, wiped away the toothpaste and voila!, there are your drill points. ( I used a pencil but it tended to smear when wiping the toothpaste away.). After drilling the holes it lined up perfectly the first time and was so easy. Give it a try. One other note about my unit, the rear mounting bracket had riser arms that made it easy to install without even needing the rear template. I simply pushed the bracket all the way up until it touched the bottom of the cabinet and installed a couple screws to hold the bracket in place. I tried using the stud finder tool but it was proving unreliable so I simply mounted a very small drill bit and just made test holes until I verified I was finding a stud. I then used the wood screws included for those locations and the drywall toggle bolts for the others.

[@Iscaper]

That's a unique way to install a microwave, thanks for the information.

[@SirRommy]

+angrymachine312 What you are supposed to do is put spacer blocks of wood so they are flush with the bottom of the cabinet. If you don't you'll have a space where the screws will pull on the cabinet and warp it. The screws are pretty long so they will go thru the spacer blocks and the cabinet bottom too. That is how my cabinets are built.

[@xangobaun]

THANK YOU FOR A GOOD AND DETAILED INSTRUCTION

[@Iscaper]

Campus Auto Retail Service(At Melbourne, FL.) Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@Shackattack85]

Great work Shawn!

[@stevewilliams5565]

Very professional...well done.

[@howduc]

Nice job and right to the point !!

[@timhenderson262]

I would also recommend adding a surge protection power bar. Mine just got smoke with a power surge.

[@Iscaper]

+Tim Henderson Good tip, thanks for posting.

[@Enigma758]

Nice video thanks. One question though. Assuming the previous unit was screwed into wall studs, why did you have to "rediscover" them via your stud finder?

[@SuperDagod1]

i just bought a stove, dishwasher and that exact microwave at sears. Cool thanks.

[@ivanrod5105]

Thank you, nice work and great instructional video.

[@Iscaper]

+Ivan Rodriguez Thanks Ivan, I appreciate the feedback.

[@StalledAbyss839]

Thanks! Mine just went after 14 years!

[@AdamFelibrico]

Great tutorial but missing the full ventilation part.

[@umanc2]

Excellent video, clearly explained, systematic and thorough, and the steps clearly depicted in proper order. As Linda astutely mentioned below, this unit is not venting anywhere, appears there is no place for spent fumes to exit the kitchen other than the room itself. is the range/cooktop/stove vented via another source?

[@Iscaper]

+umanc2 This model was shipped from the factory for recirculating (non-vented ductless) exhaust. We don't have an exterior vent in the kitchen.

[@bkoz319]

nice idea with the blocks

[@Silmerano]

That paper template should go up pretty easy with some double sided tape on the back.

[@Jason101182]

Great video...but the way you say "template" killed me every time 😂😂😂

[@llana86]

well done. easy and informative.

[@Bossevo999]

Great video sir. Thanks a bunch.

[@Jay1978L]

Nice video, very helpful!

[@mumkitty1]

Very helpful, thanks for your help!!!

[@Iscaper]

+Marsha Powell Thanks for watching.

[@s.t.entertainmentreviews7506]

thanks for the reply I think I figured mine out and now good video. Very nice thank you

[@cyyrious]

My role was Sean today as we watched this... but was told I sucked at being Sean :0|. Thanks for the instructions!!!!

[@Iscaper]

+Cyrious Why did you suck at being Sean, any help is good help, right?

[@cyyrious]

Well since it was MY microwave and I asked for the help they said I did NOT pay attention like Sean was.... (it had been in the box on the floor for a month..I did sit on the couch and watch a time or two) the video was really good. We had a debate on the suggestion you made about the paper being flimsy (which was TRUE) I thought you said it needed to be thinner my friend said again you DONT listen he said thicker! :0|

[@Iscaper]

+Cyrious I did say I wished the template was thicker. Is your new microwave installed and working?

[@nathanielaranda8407]

nice video one thing you forgot to show was how to set up the exhaust fan for out the top/out the back or recirculating out the front witch in your case you had no vent out the wall or roof

[@leemay03]

Very informative video. Showed a step by step process on how to install an over the range microwave. Now it would be great if only the companies these microwaves could make the holes holding the microwave a standard distant. This would prevent the Swiss cheese look to my cabinets. LOL.

[@Iscaper]

+leemay03 Great comment and I agree!

[@BobbieTheTechGuy]

I love GE Spacemaker Over The Range Microwave.

[@Anthony-in8pc]

the only thing i would add to all OTR microwave DIY installs is to measure the dimensions of the microwave you are replacing first. I mean seems logical but is a crucial step in getting a seamless replacement.

[@Iscaper]

Good tip, thanks for posting.