How to replace microwave and save money - over the range

How to replace your microwave or even install your microwave using these easy steps. It takes around 45 min for someone who is familiar with these types of appliance replacements to complete the task. If you're not so familiar, I'd plan on 1.5 hours. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, let me know below and thanks for watching!!

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00:28 Know your dimensions of your microwave
00:41 Standards of distances for a microwave
00:56 Protection and prep
01:03 Unplug power
01:11 Removal of old microwave
01:44 The unseen hero of supporting your microwave
02:21 Installing the new microwave
02:49 Using the wall template
03:24 If you need to adjust do these things
04:20 Using the upper cabinet template
04:50 Fastening the microwave
05:52 Plug it in, install filters, and test
06:19 Sticker removal

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This video was made to demonstrate how I/Colton/we/Homes by C & B/Colton Crump DIY personally completed this type of project. I/Colton/we/Homes by C & B/Colton Crump DIY assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. I/Colton/we/Homes by C & B/Colton Crump DIY recommend safe practices when working with/on any structure or object, seen or implied within this video. Information contained in this video does not create and hold any warranty or guarantee for any reason.This video was made for demonstration purposes and provides my/our own opinion on how to complete a project. I/we/Homes by C & B/Colton Crump DIY will not be held liable for any damage, injury, accident, or mishap that may happen to you when attempting the same or similar steps outlined. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from use or improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Homes by C & B, Colton Crump, Bailey Crump, or Colton Crump DIY.

[faridalhadi]

People could learn from this video on how to do a "how to" video. No fluff, no wasting time, but still covered all the crucial parts. Thanks for this.

[darkbeauty]

This is great! I’m pretty confident I can install my new microwave once I pick it up. I’m so glad I won’t have to shell out more money on an installation.

[amypope]

TY for this boost of DIY confidence. Got my new microwave on sale for $180....professional install was going to be $299!! Hard no, sir!

[kalhamid]

Great video. To the point, and no time wasted. I like the pace very much, but it may be a bit fast for someone that does not have some hands-on with handywork at home.Thanks a lot of sharing your expertise.

[NewCliche]

This was awesome. You didn't make me feel like an idiot, you also didn't make it seem like it was an easy thing to do. This really is a great video, I hope it goes well tomorrow when I replace a Kenmore with an LG. I appreciate you showing what you would have done with a new bracket, too. Sub for sure.

[timalford]

Going for it tomorrow! 220 dollar microwave at Lowes, 225 dollars for install! Same brand I'm changing out. So hopefully it goes smoothly. Insane to me it cost more for install then the microwave itself. Thank you for the guidance.

[dandrewhite]

Love this video sir! You just saved me $200 by not having HD do this. It’s amazing hoe much money you can save doing stuff yourself.

[chiquitamordica]

Thanks for this video. Our microwave stopped heating and think it’s cheaper to replace it opposed to a serviceman charging for his expertise. I will replace it myself ❤

[tylerp]

Hey Colton, it's your neighbor that moved out about a year ago!

I was looking for a tutorial on this today and happened to land on your channel. We had no idea you had so many great tutorials posted. Haha We look forward to watching them.

Hope you guys are doing well! ☺️

Tyler P

[NA-pglf]

Too professional. Where is the " this is a 4 beer job" and " its close enough" and" looks good from my house". Good job

[haoyizhao]

Great video 👍and after watching it I decided to have a professional replace it for me 😂

[elsie]

Thank you it was very helpful. I would like to know what size was that micro it looks like the one I recently puchase .

[brucev]

I've watched several of these and they all seem similar. Unplug the microwave, remove the top screws and the microwave should come out. I have an older Kenmove (1990 vintage) that died and I went to replace it today. It looks like all of these in the videos. There are two top screws, score. Removed them but the microwave is solidly held in position and I mean solid, no wiggle, no sliding at all. Checked the cupboards on each side for any additional screws, no. On one side there is an enough of a gap between the microwave and the cabinet to run a straight edge up and down, no other bolts seem to be there. Removed the bottom frame piece holding the lights to see if there are any bolts, nothing. Suggestions on what to look at next?

[BAKEMAN]

Nice video! What are the chances of a Frigidaire mounting bracket and holes lining up on replacing a unit 20 years old? I am looking to replace a model#PLMV169DCC with a model# FMOS184LBF.

[dennisboyd]

The back ends where the vents circulate do you take those white panels off or no

[TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

my aunt asked me to help her, looks like I can forsure just do it on my own for her

[sirlawrencet]

Home Depot wants $149 to do this and another $50 to haul the old microwave away.

[danwaller]

Never buy a microwave for over your range or cooktop. Buy a microwave cabinet and just place a microwave in it. When it dies just unplug it and buy another for less money and place it on the shelf