Laura Report: Replacing a Microwave

In this edition of the Laura Report we explain why Built-In, Over the Range and Drawer Microwaves can be some of the most difficult appliances to change in your kitchen and if you’re not careful, the smallest major appliance in your kitchen, could easily become the most expensive to replace.

[turdferguson]

This is exactly what I needed to know at 3am. I feel well informed, and ready to tackle the next microwave replacement that presents itself.

[tluns]

Thanks for a lot of valuable information that would have otherwise been a second thought and caused a lot of headaches.

[rahatchowdhury]

OTR M/W comes in 24” sizes too made by Haier Company ( as well as Avanti)

[jitterss]

I have been told that any counter-top microwave model can be used for a built-in situation. This would get around the problem of trying to find a model that has a "trim kit, " and most models do not. There are companies that make an outside trim panel (custom) that then can be used to cover the unit. Of course, a counter-top microwave that is also a convection oven would have different requirements. I would like to hear any comments on this.

[yououtuber]

I was hoping for a video showing how to remove that vent shown at 1:50 - especially cause I can't find any screws!

[madman]

Heard lots of don't get recommendations about otr micros.

[lazydadsgarage]

I thought this was about how to replace a built in microwave. I was disappointed

[johnmccourt]

clickbait. I don't want to sound misogynistic but I as soon as I clicked it I guessed that she wasn't actually going to get her hands dirty.

[cinepost]

I doubt she could even operate a microwave let alone install one....at least she can read a TelePrompTer which is what she demoed