Built In Microwave Oven Ventilation

The ventilation system may lead to an exterior vent or it may simply recirculate air back into the kitchen.

Built in microwave oven ventilation.

We discuss the importance of venting to the exterior choice of vent components and materials and we refer to microwave oven manufacturers installation instructions. Address 8980 jefferson trail w inver grove heights mn 55077 651 454 5995 recycling drop off hours monday friday 8 00am 4 30pm saturday 10 00am 3 00pm closed sunday call for holiday hours. 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. While both options have their benefits and drawbacks the final installation method often is determined by construction of the home.

I want to vent to the outside. This article describes the venting options for built in microwave ovens and microwave oven vent systems typically installed above a stovetop or range. 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. I would like to use that path to vent a new microwave.