Venting a microwave to the outside

02-01-2009, 04:18 PM	#1
K&Sremod Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1	Venting a microwave to the outside We are trying to remodel our kitchen ourselves and have everything out, down to the studs. We can run the interior vent work from the microwave to the outside wall but we are not sure what is the best way to go through the wall. We have aluminum siding that we think has asbestos under it. Any suggestions?

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02-02-2009, 07:48 AM	#2
ccarlisle Member     Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,763	Venting a microwave to the outside Gosh, first time I've heard of anyone venting a microwave...just what are you intending to cook in there that requires venting? and where to do vent from? the whole cabinet? Shouldn't you be more concerned about how you're going to vent the stove?

02-02-2009, 08:11 AM	#3
jerryh3 Member   Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,802	Venting a microwave to the outside Quote: Originally Posted by ccarlisle Gosh, first time I've heard of anyone venting a microwave...just what are you intending to cook in there that requires venting? and where to do vent from? the whole cabinet? Shouldn't you be more concerned about how you're going to vent the stove? I think they're referring to a microhood. Wall mounted microwave with built in exhaust fan. Try to download the installation manual of the model you're looking to buy and see what they recommend for venting.

02-02-2009, 08:16 AM	#4
ccarlisle Member     Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,763	Venting a microwave to the outside Gotcha... sorry

02-08-2009, 06:22 PM	#5
thiansky Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1	Venting a microwave to the outside Quote: Originally Posted by K&Sremod We are trying to remodel our kitchen ourselves and have everything out, down to the studs. We can run the interior vent work from the microwave to the outside wall but we are not sure what is the best way to go through the wall. We have aluminum siding that we think has asbestos under it. Any suggestions? This guy needs to get out more. If resturaunts use vents why not homes? Maybe it's different in Canada

02-08-2009, 06:50 PM	#6
jerryh3 Member   Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,802	Venting a microwave to the outside Quote: Originally Posted by thiansky This guy needs to get out more. If resturaunts use vents why not homes? Maybe it's different in Canada Don't really understand your point?

02-08-2009, 10:30 PM	#7
Tom Struble Member     Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: west milford n.j. Posts: 2,692	Venting a microwave to the outside you should get a competent siding contractor familiar with working with aluminum and asbestos .Is your house 1 story?can you vent thru the roof?