Over the range Microwave

geeman · 03-24-2009, 03:31 PM

I want to install a over the range microwave. But just looking at it, i think the micro wave will be to low. is there a way to move the cabinet above the range up so that the microwave isn't to low? Thanks

Mike Swearingen · 03-24-2009, 04:01 PM

Do you have air space above the cabinet over the range?
Is it an electric or gas range?
Check with your local Building Inspection department for code.
Check the installation instructions that come with the unit that you're buying.
Mike

Bob Mariani · 03-24-2009, 04:47 PM

If you have room, yes you can move it. The tops will not match the others. May look funny.

geeman · 03-24-2009, 05:28 PM

Its a electric range. lots of room above cabinets. thanks for the info guys.

SDC · 03-24-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Mariani

If you have room, yes you can move it. The tops will not match the others. May look funny.

A little funny

But it is my house

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geeman · 03-24-2009, 09:50 PM

thanks SDC, thats not bad looking. sure will save counter space gonna do that. mahalo

hswilliams · 08-04-2012, 07:56 PM

Thanks so much. I had the exact same issue and had no idea what to do. It worked perfectly.

03-24-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
geeman Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	Over the range Microwave I want to install a over the range microwave. But just looking at it, i think the micro wave will be to low. is there a way to move the cabinet above the range up so that the microwave isn't to low? Thanks

03-24-2009, 04:01 PM	#2
Mike Swearingen Long-Time DIYer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Albemarle Sound In Northeastern NC Posts: 1,460	Over the range Microwave Do you have air space above the cabinet over the range? Is it an electric or gas range? Check with your local Building Inspection department for code. Check the installation instructions that come with the unit that you're buying. Mike

03-24-2009, 04:47 PM	#3
Bob Mariani Remodeling Contractor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 3,590	Over the range Microwave If you have room, yes you can move it. The tops will not match the others. May look funny.

03-24-2009, 05:28 PM	#4
geeman Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	Over the range Microwave Its a electric range. lots of room above cabinets. thanks for the info guys.

03-24-2009, 09:50 PM	#6
geeman Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	Over the range Microwave thanks SDC, thats not bad looking. sure will save counter space gonna do that. mahalo

Over the range Microwave