Anybody replaced an over-the-range microwave oven? I'm wondering if my all-thumbs self could DIY on it or should I spend the $200 on a professional?
At least I hope so. The bottom bracket is not quite as meshed in w/the zapper as I would like.
The secret is getting the exact same model of microwave, and throwing it on the same mounting brackets that the old one was on.
@rpardee I vote get a new microwave for the counter and pretend the over range one doesn't exist.
@rpardee you could put something scary in the defunct one to surprise visitors.
@rpardee not at all difficult. Perhaps the most difficult part is IDing the correct part number for the face/surround that fits the space you have.
It’s as simple as removing that plate, unplugging and pulling out old, plugging in and installing the new face
@rpardee you might even find that your existing faceplate/trim kit works for the new one, with perhaps a very slight variance you could live with
Not a huge deal if you’re careful with you’re measuring. Last time I did mine I think it was an hour from start to finish. A cordless drill with drill bits and screw driving bits were all I needed.
@rpardee gooood jobbbb!
@rpardee Way to go!
@Merlin @kel @evistre @spacesloth @MountainMan Thanks everybody! I think I'm going to give it a whirl. Worst case is I have an unsightly hole in my kitchen while we arrange for professional install.