Microwave Wall Vent Installation

It may be necessary to install a new exhaust adapter but you can use the existing roof or wall vent route.

Microwave wall vent installation.

The old microwave did not. Speedi products sm dwvg 05 3 25 inch height by 10 inch width galvanized wall vent with damper and 5 inch extension. Today s task was to install a microwave oven under the cabinets and to install a through the side wall vent. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to install a wall mounted microwave oven with ducted fan hood.

I want to vent to the outside. Slide out vent covers b c and d. The vent is built into the wall and is easiest to install when you re building or remodeling the kitchen. 4 install damper assembly for wall venting only.

If you are replacing an existing microwave or a range hood the best option will likely be to use the existing venting route for the new microwave. These microwaves usually fit between adjoining wall cabinets and below a specialty upper cabinet that hides the vent connections and electrical outlet. A microwave oven designed to be mounted over a cooktop is usually equipped with a ventilation system to cope with the cooking odors smoke and moisture that rise from the cooking surface. A microwave oven designed to be mounted over a cooking range typically has a built in vent fan and light fixture designed to illuminate the stovetop.

The ventilation system may lead to an exterior vent or it may simply recirculate air back into the kitchen. It appears when this house was built provision was made for venting out the rear of the microwave into the standard 2 4 wall up the cavity inside the wall then up through duct work in the attic through the roof. Learn to vent your microwave directly behind and in vinyl siding. 2 place the vent cover c removed from step 1 to area a and rotate 180 degrees.

But if you re good at drywall repair you can install one in a finished kitchen. Lambro 377 range hood wall vent kit. Most of the manufacturer instructions detail specifically how to install a vented microwave oven so make sure to read these instructions and to purchase all of the duct work needed to complete the project before you start. Keep the vent cover c for step 2 use.

Wall venting installation only. See below for a shopping list and tools. Due to the kitchen layout the microwave will be installed on an inside wall. Samsung de92 90242e microwave vent damper genuine original equipment manufacturer oem part.