New cooktop/downdraft won't fit?
Sharon
7 years ago
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microwave won't fit over stove..??
Comments (9)Thank you for responding ..my current stove is only 44 inches from the floor to the top of backguard and the microwave is 15 1/2 as it stands they are too close I think. The bottom of the microwave to the top of stove burner area is 14 inches. The new freestanding stoves are all mostly 47 inches and microwaves are all really about 15 inches. I have only seen one stove that has controls in front I think it is kitchen aid and has horrible reviews with regard to a fuse causing problems with self cleaning. I did not know that they made the thing for the back do they sell them at stores or on-line? Another alternative is to put microwave on the counter and do a hood over the stove..do you know if they require different wiring for that if I currently have the microwave with the vent built in?? Sorry for all the questions.. Thanks...See MoreWall Oven won't fit Underneath Cooktop
Comments (22)If you buy the appliances before the design, it's up to you to trouble shoot this particular interference issue before you buy those appliances. Otherwise, you may have to sell one on Craigslist and have to buy something else. Not letting the KD off the hook either. You can't assume that a customer will do the research to have the knowledge to buy something that works together. You, as the KD, HAVE to double check your figures. And even then, it can sometimes go wonky because manufacturers have been known to change specs and not publicize it until several people have posted issues with the new specs. When that happens, you have to rely on a good relationship with your installer so you can all put your heads together to solve whatever might be sticking up in the wrong place. An installer isn't going to want to make a trip out to the customer's house without getting paid, but they also want a good recommendation from you, so you can usually get them to do it for a reduced rate. That you and the customer then share in halves. That way, it bites everyone equally. If it involves electrical in the wrong spot though, all bets are off because an electrician isn't going to reduce his rate to come in and move an outlet. If it's the electrical, then that falls under the GC's responsibility, not the KD's. The KD is responsible for cabinet clearances, and the GC is responsible for coordinating the overall job between the trades and making sure the electrical is in the right spot, or that the granite fabricators don't position the cutout too far forward so as to create a problem. Get your GC involved! It's ultimately his problem, even if the KD is at fault, because he should double check every measurement before the order is placed. Personally, I require that the general on site, or the cabinet installer one take the design and measure it out in the actual space in order to consider it a finalized design. They may discover an out of plumb wall that eats up a 1/2" or that the ceiling isn't level enough for the crown molding design, or that there is a clearance issue with the appliances. It's an important step, and one that doesn't happen enough....See MoreContractor built wrong counter height, appliances won't fit
Comments (23)What ACM said, the floor should be under the cabinets...If the floor comes up the cabinets come up with it. A typical inexperienced mistake by the installer. Like Joe suggested just raise base cabinets. If you going to raise the cabinets I would suggest using Granite installers, get them back and have them remove the granite and store it properly for the time being while adjustments to the kitchen are being made... Granite packs heavyweight and should be handled properly. Seen not on one occasion where people got hurt or caused property damage handling slabs without proper equipment. Also, slabs should be properly secured for the time being, especially if kids are around...When these slabs go, there is no way of stopping them and serious injury is unavoidable in most cases. You should be fine with 17 1/4" between the counter and the uppers, most counter appliances will fit under there without any issues....See MoreNew oven and drawers won’t open, cut drawer faces?
Comments (64)Get better pics than the ones you have now. A pet peeve of mine is how terrible a lot of realtor.com photos are. Yours were fair, but not really good. My realtor took some excellent photos. He was able to get the bathroom in one shot, even. They really emphasized the advantages of the kitchen (even though are pine site built from the 70’s). He brought a tripod and the camera talked to his tablet so we could instantly see the pics. He had a fairly wide angle lense, but it didn’t create that curve you sometimes see in realtor photos....See Moreweedmeister
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