Replacing a Range Hood with a Low Profile Over-the-Range Microwave: Maximize Your Countertop Space

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Күн бұрын

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@hi273785 7 ай бұрын

The way you explained everything makes me feel like I can definitely do this myself! Thank you!

@JaysPlace2468 7 ай бұрын

I love to hear these types of comments. Helping people is the reason I started the channel. Thank you and good luck!

@rickmartinez6490 11 ай бұрын

Jay thank you so much with your video I was able to install our new low profile Whirlpool microwave keep doing what your doing my friend really appreciate it thank you again

@JaysPlace2468 11 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks. Glad I was able to help and thanks for the positive comments!

@jordannorthridge7232 Жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful! I removed the old hood and installed everything myself. You explained everything perfectly. I have replaced ceiling fans before, so I figured I could tackle the outlet install. Thanks for a great step-by-step video tutorial!

@JaysPlace2468 Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that. You’re welcome. Glad I could help! These are the types of comments that make doing these videos worth it for me.

@ncmusic61 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the post, some good tips. My biggest concern was converting the wiring to an outlet but it doesn't look complicated. Hopefully, my wiring will be similar!

@JaysPlace2468 7 ай бұрын

Converting the wiring to an outlet is pretty simple but keep in mind that code in some places suggests a microwave should be on its own circuit.

@wesleyallen947 7 ай бұрын

Dude you’re my hero, same cabinets as mine, same over range fan as mine, same location of everything for mine!

@JaysPlace2468 7 ай бұрын

It was a pretty common build in the mid-late 90’s. I’m not in love with the cabinets. Maybe one day we’ll swap them out and do a video! 😂

@antoniobaker5122 8 ай бұрын

I’m gonna try this this weekend it was very well explained thank you

@JaysPlace2468 8 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@miketony8152 4 ай бұрын

Very good explanation. Thanks

@JaysPlace2468 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback. It’s much appreciated.

@tomdechert9832 6 ай бұрын

Really helpful, thanks!

@JaysPlace2468 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Glad I could help.

@CBBC435 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Subscribed.

@JaysPlace2468 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome and thank you!

@jdmb03 8 ай бұрын

We just switched out our 16" for an 11", so much nicer than a bulky micro. This was our third micro and of course all of them had different spacing for the cabinet bolts. Six different holes, looks like Swiss cheese, I was concerned about the strength of the cabinet. I used an 8" mending plate (from Home Depot) with the bolt inside the cabinet. The plates seem to distribute the weight properly.

@JaysPlace2468 8 ай бұрын

The mending plate is a nice solution to that problem. Anytime you can distribute weight more evenly, it’s a good idea.

@HexaFox 20 күн бұрын

Hey nice install. I can see this was over a year ago now and I was wondering how this is doing? Have you ran into any problems? I was advised not to use the range hood hookup to power a microwave because like many homes it was mainly intended for lighting only. It looks like your setup may be that way too?

@JaysPlace2468 17 күн бұрын

I haven’t had any issues. A lot of places do require a dedicated circuit for a microwave.

@GMAC84 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks.

@JaysPlace2468 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@zaneyone1 Ай бұрын

How did you decide to position the outlet where you did, and what did you do with the drywall piece you cut away when prying out the back of the cabinet? I didn't see you pull out the cutoff drywall.

@franciulla2895 Жыл бұрын

This video was extremely helpful. Now to find someone that can do this. Any suggestions?

@JaysPlace2468 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’m probably not the right person to ask for suggestions. Maybe a friend in your area could recommend a handy man? I have a tendency to just try it myself. Sometimes it comes together easily, sometimes I’m without an appliance for a week while I figure it out. 😃

@stampeaceful 2 ай бұрын

FYI in many places the microwave needs a dedicated circuit.

@JaysPlace2468 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely, always check your local building codes.

@debrakcrampton6206 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JaysPlace2468 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@talk2hubba 5 ай бұрын

Live seeung tiy installing Micro Wave. Notice Plug upside down. You never sealed the sheet rock on the wall, i would have...

@JaysPlace2468 5 ай бұрын

I’m not sure what you mean about the plug being upside down. I didn’t feel the need to fix the drywall since it is behind the microwave. I’m sure you could if you wanted to spend the extra time and money. I didn’t see any benefit.

@Jonathan-pz8zn Жыл бұрын

how come nobody has an exhaust ?? where was the hood range sending the hot air to??

@JaysPlace2468 Жыл бұрын

The old range hood just pushed the air through a filter and recirculated it. That was the way they built the house. This microwave has an option to exhaust externally if you have that option. That is certainly the better mode of ventilation. I didn’t feel the need to make this project any bigger than it was at the time but I could add an exhaust later if I wanted. I guess I don’t really cook fragrant foods all that often. Thanks for watching!