If you're not comfortable doing the electrical work yourself , hire an electrician to complete this task. Make sure your microwave fan aligns with your exhaust, which can vent through the wall or the roof. On some microwaves, you'll adjust the vent to channel the air in the direction that matches your ductwork. On others, including the one pictured above, you'll position the fan to channel the air through a filter before it recirculates back into the room.
Many over-the-range microwaves come with a template for mounting. Tape the template to the wall, drill where shown , then remove the template. If there is no template, follow the manufacturer's directions to lay out the mounting holes. A mounting plate attaches to the wall and bolts through the bottom of the cabinet into the top of the microwave to support the unit. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to attach the mounting plate to the wall.
The exact method depends on where the studs fall and on the design of the plate. You need to attach the plate to at least one stud but can typically use toggle bolts elsewhere. Hanging a microwave above a range typically requires two people. Make sure the door is latched and have someone help support the weight as you hang the microwave on the mounting plate. Feed the power cord up into the cabinet while you hook the microwave onto the bracket.
Adjust it until the top surface sits flush with the cabinet. Following the manufacturer's directions, bolt the microwave to the cabinet.
While your helper holds the microwave in place, screw the mounting bolts down through the cabinet and into the microwave's frame. If necessary, connect the ductwork to the microwave vent outlet. Plug it in and your microwave should be ready to use! Clear off countertops by mounting a microwave above your stove. We'll walk you through the steps you should follow to install an over-the-range microwave. By Jessica Bennett Updated October 28, Save Pin FB More. How to do it Part 1 installing microwave vent.
Tape Mounting Template. Attach Mounting Plate. By Jessica Bennett. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Turn off the power. Since a microwave is an electrical appliance, you will need to take care to avoid electrocution or other damage.
Most over the range microwaves include a short power cord that is designed to feed upwards into the cabinet that the appliance will sit underneath. Ideally, there will be an electrical outlet inside this cabinet that you can plug the power cord into. If there is not an outlet in a convenient location, contact an electrician for assistance installing one before you put the microwave in place. Check to make sure your microwave can be installed at the proper height. In general the bottom of the microwave should be no higher than 54 inches cm from the floor.
In addition, there should be approximately 20 inches 51 cm to 24 inches 61 cm between the bottom of the microwave and the top of the range. This will allow you to use both the microwave and the range safely and comfortably. Measure from the bottom of the cabinet you will install the microwave below to the height of the microwave. Make a mark at this spot. Measure the distance between this mark and the floor, and the top of your range, to make sure that the microwave will be situated within the acceptable height range.
Determine the ventilation direction. The microwave itself will have a fan, and since it sits above the range where a range hood would normally go , both appliances will have to ventilate outside together. Ordinarily, there are two options: either the appliances will ventilate horizontally through a tube in the wall, or vertically, first through the cabinet above the microwave and then the ceiling or higher up on the wall.
Check the installation instructions that come with your particular model to be sure. If you do not already have a ventilation system in place, contact a contractor to have one installed. Reframe the opening, if necessary. If your kitchen cabinetry and framing are sturdy, they may be sufficient to support a relatively heavy over the range microwave. If the materials are less robust, reframe the area where you will install the microwave with two by fours.
Some experts recommend reframing in all cases. Place it where you want the microwave to sit, and follow the guidelines to cut through the drywall. Remove the drywall and pull out the insulation from the area inside the wall. Secure two by fours between the wall studs. Check the instructions provided with your microwave for the exact dimensions.
Fill in any empty space with new insulation. Part 2. See if your microwave has an installation template or wall plate. Your model should come with a template to help guide you when installing mounting hardware. Place this on the wall, and the template should tell you where to place the hardware. Some models also come with a mounting bracket that will have pre-drilled holes so you can easily screw it in place.
Find at least one stud. Use an electronic stud finder, or gently tap on the wall with a hammer. When the taps sound dull instead of hollow, you have located a stud. Mark the site on the wall. Once you find one, measure 16 inches to the either side to mark others. Using your template, make sure that the hardware will be mounted on at least one of the studs. If not, reframe the site or contact a contractor for help. Drill holes in the template or attach the wall plate. Usually, over the range microwaves will be installed using toggle bolts.
Predrilling holes for these bolts will make installation easier--just follow the guidelines on your template. Set microwave into position or onto the wall plate. It will help to have another person to help you hold up the microwave. Push it up and bring it up to the bottom of the cabinet. If your model has a wall plate, fit it into the bracket that will help hold it in place.
Make sure that someone keeps holding the microwave in place for now. Plug in the microwave. Thread bolts through the bottom of the cabinet. Feed the bolts or screws supplied with your microwave or recommended by its instructions into the holes you previously drilled in the bottom of the cabinet.
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