Replacing OTR microwave with hood
#1
08-29-23, 06:35 AM
Replacing OTR microwave with hood
I want to replace the OTR microwave we have with a vent hood. My only concern is that there might be a gap there where the hood goes up into the cabinet above the microwave. What is the best approach to filling that area? Is there a solid hood that would fill that like 12 inches of space or something?
#2
08-29-23, 09:02 AM
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I don't know what "gap" you are referring to??? There is almost always a cabinet directly above a OTR mictrowave that hides the ducting and sometimes provides a mounting location.
We don't know what you are removing or installing so... everything depends on what you have. Most economical vent hoods have the blower contained in the hood. The duct connection most often comes out the top though many can be piped different ways. You probably will have to do some ducting work to change between two different hoods.
We don't know what you are removing or installing so... everything depends on what you have. Most economical vent hoods have the blower contained in the hood. The duct connection most often comes out the top though many can be piped different ways. You probably will have to do some ducting work to change between two different hoods.
#3
08-29-23, 05:02 PM
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It would best to post a picture for us to clarify....... How to insert pictures.
Typically you would remove the microwave/exhaust combo and then mount the new range hood up to where the microwave was. If that makes the hood to high then you will need to build an extension box where the front of the box matches the existing cabinetry.
You could install a 2x4 on each side of the cabinet to attach the hood to and then a filler piece for the front.
Typically you would remove the microwave/exhaust combo and then mount the new range hood up to where the microwave was. If that makes the hood to high then you will need to build an extension box where the front of the box matches the existing cabinetry.
You could install a 2x4 on each side of the cabinet to attach the hood to and then a filler piece for the front.
Last edited by PJmax; 08-29-23 at 05:20 PM.
#4
09-06-23, 12:44 PM
Sorry, Yeah there is a cabinet that covers the vent line. I didn't realize that the hood took up the same space as the microwave. It's a standard 30-inch space.
#5
09-06-23, 03:29 PM
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